I am so scared for taking the ACT in December. I am a junior and I need to do well. I have good stats for everything but I have not taken these tests yet and I am not the best tester. Any tips to do really well the first time?
Go to the ACT website and do the online practice problems, read the Science questions FIRST and then the passage, take a deep breath.
Definitely take practice tests! The more familiar you are with the test, the better you will do. If you go to ■■■■■■■■.com they have all the previous released tests… definitely the most accurate test prep you can get. Once you do take a practice test (just one is fine) and find out what kind of range you are and what sections you are lacking, keep on taking tests and learn from them! If you have any questions you can always message me and I’m happy to help 
First off breathe :). You can’t do well if you’re freaking out. Do lots of practice tests. Get familiar with your calculator. Actually study! I was so worried that I wasn’t going to do well that I would just forgo studying sometimes. And remember you’re a junior; you’ve got time. Good luck kicking the ACT’s butt!
Don’t not worry, yuo can take it agin if you have too.
The best way to study for the ACT is to practice with REAL ACT tests. The 3rd edition of the Real ACT Book (Red Book) has 5 tests to get you started. They are old, but you will get a feel for most of the concepts. Then move on to released tests from 2013/2014/2015.
TIME each practice session to simulate the real test.
English 75 questions in 45 min.
Math 60 questions in 60 min.
Reading 40 questions in 35 min.
Science 40 questions in 35 min
Score your test, and then review only what you got WRONG after each practice session.
I suggest the following schedule:
Take 1 section each week night/with review for 4 nights/week.
Twice per month on a Saturday or Sunday take a full ACT test/with review.
Track your progress!
Here is a detailed sample schedule to get started, modify it to meet your needs:
Mon: English section with review
Tues: Math section with review
Wed:. Reading Section with review
Thu. Off
Fri: Science Section with review
Sat: FULL ACT with review
Sun: Off