<p>I just got my ACT score back and got a <em>don't laugh lol</em> 21. Wow.
The only problem I have is the time constraints. I don't have much aplomb when taking tests under such anal time limits. I literally had to guess on like half the Science and Reading sections because by the time I was a little more than halfway through with both of them, it was almost time to put the pencils down. </p>
<p>Should I just stick with the SAT? I have been taking practice tests for the SAT and average at around 2100, more or less. I feel a lot more comfortable with the timing on the SAT and the fact that it doesn't have the dreaded science section is a plus. </p>
<p>Or should I try the ACT again?
Seeing as timing is my only issue (not the content), could I get a possible 30? I mean my God, if they just gave me a little time to think I am sure I could ace the ACT, because the content really is not that difficult. I took an untimed practice ACT and scored 32. </p>
<p>Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>A score that is considered the “average” on the ACT is a 20, I believe. As you probably know, a lot of people do better on one test over the other. Your natural talent may incline you towards the SAT but be aware that that that’s timed also. You should try taking an SAT, see how it goes, and if you do appreciably better on it than your ACT my advice would be to bag trying to ace the ACT and concentrate your efforts on the SAT.</p>
<p>Yes, I know the SAT is timed, but for me, the timing on the SAT is a lot easier to work with. The practice tests that I have been taking for the SAT have been timed, and I honestly didn’t find myself having anxiety attacks like I did when taking the ACT lol.
I can pace myself quite well on the SAT. :)</p>
<p>Continue taking practice tests for the ACT, but always timed. As you found, no matter what you score untimed, that clock makes all the difference. Once you are comfortable with its timing, register for the test again. Good Luck.</p>
