Raise ACT to 25 to 28 or better?

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<p>Hello!</p>

<p>I recently took an ACT practice test, and I received a 25. I would love to get a 28 or better come the first Saturday in April. I believe it's attainable, because standardized tests are about beating the actual test, not being a genius. I am currently studying a 2007 Princeton Review ACT book, and I will soak up all the tips and whatnot, thus making me far more prepared for the real ACT test. </p>

<p>So! Do you have any tricks to help raise my score by three points or better? Any tips or tricks that work for you? Any suggestions?</p>

<p>They would be greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>It is not necessary to read the science part, except for the parts where there's two scientists arguing. This saves a lot of much needed time.</p>

<p>The english and math part of the ACT are the most straight forward and consistent with the practice tests and therefore should be the easiest to raise your score on. Practice these a lot and remember all the rules for the english portion.</p>

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<p>For math and english: Speed.
When I took the ACT I looked around the room when it was close to finishing time and a lot of people had 10-20 blank questions. Read fast, determine the answer, and move on. The ACT doesn't try to trick you like the SAT does.</p>

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<p>Hey guys, thanks! In your opinion, do you think it is realistic for me to get achieve that score after the practice tests?</p>

<p>also, how do you edit posts because my title is messed up!
thanks =]</p>

<p>Also, more tips are welcome!</p>

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<p>I definitely think that you can do it. What were your subscores?</p>

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<p>E- 25
M- 23
R- 26
S - OMIT (there was an extreme error in time when I took it. But I'm guestimating a score of 23-25)</p>

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<p>Right. The more math you do, the faster you'll get and the more comfortable you'll be with it. So it's just simple practice on that.
Science - you just gotta know what they're asking. Most of the stuff they put down in writing is so unnecessary. I always read the questions first and then went back to the lab/evidence they gave. You can just speed read and pick out what you need.
Reading - you just gotta stay alert. They always have small things that will slip by you (on a practice test I missed a question because it was supposed to be "an" instead of "a." Facepalmed on that one.)</p>

<p>I think you can raise your score up, no problem. Keep at it. :]</p>

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<p>thanks so much!
=]</p>

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<p>Just an update…</p>

<p>on the ACT I ended up taking way back then, I received…
English 27
Math 21
Reading 28
Science 21
composite: 24</p>

<p>As you can see, decent scores in reading and english… math and science not so much. Haha</p>

<p>BUT NOW…</p>

<p>I just took the December ACT, and with a lot of hard work I obtained…</p>

<p>English 27
Math 25
Reading 30
Science 25
Composite: 27</p>

<p>YES. This is a great improvement! Thanks for encouraging me guys!
:]</p>

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<p>Congrats! It will make a big difference especially in scholarship apps.</p>

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wow you improved dramatically in reading. How did you practice for the reading?

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Asalsd, although I’m no pro, I scored a 32 in reading on my actually ACT. My tips might help you. I recommend reading the first paragraph(everyword), then the first and last sentences in all the body paragraphs, lastly fully read the conclusion paragraph. From there I awnser the most specific questions then move to the broader ones. I now finish the reading section with like 5 extra minutes. This method might take practice, but it really helps me. My Academic Approach tutor showed me this. Do you have any tips on the math section? That part kills my ACT composite :confused:

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I got a 17 on my reading I badly need help.