Scores on practice tests vs. actual test

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<p>Hi everyone! I'm a total newbie to the ACT (I've taken the SAT twice, studied a lot for it) and I'm currently preparing for the September test. I bought the PR 1296 and the Red book and plan to study solely from those. My goal is a 34, but I'll be satisfied with a 32+. And I only plan to take the test once.</p>

<p>My question is - was there a big difference between your practice tests during your preparation vs. your actual results?</p>

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<p>I used the practice tests from The Real ACT Prep Guide (The Red Book) and my scores were very similar to what I scored on test day. I scored a 27 on my practice tests and scored a 27 on the real ACT. I’m aiming for a 30+ in September.</p>

<p>Good luck preparing for and taking the ACT!</p>

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<p>My scores have usually been within 2 points of what I expected.</p>