Standardized test advice: ACT?

Test Preparation
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<p>I took my first online practice ACT (no prior studying) and although I didn't have the site set a time restriction, I timed myself for each section and got these results:</p>

<p>Math: 35, Did not run out of time
Critical Reading: 31, 5mins behind the clock
Science: 31, 5mins behind the clock
English: 28, 5mins behind the clock</p>

<p>Composite: 31.25</p>

<p>I am an 11th grader and I'm living in New Delhi for the year (so there are no official prep courses here for ACT) and I take the ACT in December and February. Any online course or book would be fine for me as I am a quick and independent learner. So I have some questions regarding a course of action:</p>

<p>What are some of the most complete and holistic study guides (princeton review? Barron's? Preazyprep.com? others?)? </p>

<p>Am I in a good starting place (is being 5mins behind the clock a major problem, or will I get over that quickly)?</p>

<p>With consistent and effective practice, could I bring my score to say a 33/34/35? </p>

<p>And lastly, would taking an SAT prep course (because that's all they offer here) help me for the ACT too?</p>

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<p>I’m a senior, and I’ve taken the ACT three times, with a final score of 34. I liked the Princeton Review’s ACT study book the best. (I used only the book to study.) My twin sister did the same thing as me, and she improved her score from a 30 to a 32 to a 34. So, yes! You can do it! Just practice a lot and get to know the types of question. I don’t think five minutes behind is insurmountable. Practice tests really help you with pacing, and the book gives you a lot of helpful tips on timing. Hopefully this is helpful… good luck!</p>

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<p>thank you, I am seeing that having a good ACT could allow me not to take satii’s which would be awesome. So I’m aiming for that 34</p>