<p>I got my results from the April 9 test.</p>
<p>English: 35
Math: 33
Reading: 31
Science: 27
Composite: 32</p>
<p>I am doing pretty well in every subject except Science. Any tips to get from a 27 to that 32-33 range? I am currently a sophomore, and my ultimate goal is a 34-35 composite.</p>
<p>first want don’t you share how you got a 35 in English!?!</p>
<p>LoL i just see english as common sense. It should sound right out loud, and know your comma rules. Know when and when not to use a semi colon. It is also very helpful to know subject/verb agreements. But seriously, any books or tips to help get a 32 - 33ish in science?</p>
<p>Most if not all of the answers to the science problems are right in front of you</p>
<p>no s*it buddy. any strategies or any books that help improve scores? any strategies that worked for you? and if so, what score did you get?</p>
<p>I brought my science from a 29 to a 36.</p>
<p>Don’t bother trying to understand what’s going on in the experiment!
Don’t read the blurbs; glance over the graphs and try to figure out the general trends, then go straight to the questions.
Annotate!
Don’t spend too long on one question.
Try not to skip around between passages too much.
DO READ FIRST if it’s one of the ones where several different scientists have several hypotheses. Also, read these closely!
If two opposing answer choices exist, it’s probably one of them.
Use process of elimination!</p>
<p>well, I went from a 28 to a 33 back down to a 28… </p>
<p>I think a lot of it is luck, honestly. I would suggest taking a lot of practice tests to get used to the format, and maybe trying different methods of answering. (contrary to what most people do on here, I usually DO read the experiments. yes, I did get a 28 doing this, but I’ve also gotten a 33 lol)<br>
Next time, I’m going to take an energy bar or something so that I’ll be able to pay more attention to the test.</p>
<p>This was a really weird test anyway. I got a 36 in english and I don’t know how the hell that happened. plus the reading and science curves were ridiculous.</p>
<p>I went from a 23 (ouch) to a 33. My strategy was trial and error I guess. I only scan the graphs briefly, see if I can answer the question based on that (the ACT does not try to trick you) and if I can’t, move on to the rest of them and go back. Oh, and if you run out of time make sure you always answer the same letter answer (it’s been said the best is B or C) for all the ones you haven’t done.</p>
<p>honestly dont bother reading.</p>
<p>All you need to do is interpret the graph.</p>
<p>Luckily for science, the conflicting viewpoints area was bio and i took ap bio so i breezed through that.</p>
<p>i managed to pull a 31 even though I didn’t know what the graphs meant for 2 of the sections.</p>
<p>yeah i thought the curve was harsh and the graphs were hard especially like the melting point one and the aluminum sphere experiment. i was just ***<em>ed because i could have had a really good composite (33-34) if i didn’t do so poorly on d</em>mn science. i will try some new strategies like annotating and glancing over graphs quickly. im also going to take a lot of practice tests. i did take a lot before this one and i would get 31-32ish. idk how i messed up this one. i used PR for most of the practice tests, is that a good source or would you guys recommend something else? i am taking in june hopefully to boost my composite. i am only a sophomore, thankfully, so i am trying to find out the best ways to tackle each section</p>
<p>Hey thanks for the tips I raised my April 2011 score from a 27 to 33 in June for a 34 composite - my best score yet! Thanks guys!</p>