I’ve taken 5 practice tests at this point for the ACT and I’ve never been able to get over a 30. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. I look at my mistakes for every question I miss and try and study everyday. I never have enough time to finish the questions and the ones I do answer I still make mistakes. Is there something I’m missing?
Look on Youtube for some strategies. My son did that and raised his score substantially. As for the questions themselves, it sounds like you’re doing the right thing by reviewing and trying to figure out where you made the mistake. What book or practice tests are you using? I would try some different books or online practice tests and see what you get.
I’ve been using the Princeton Review. I tried using the strategies they presented but I did just as well using my own. I’ll try looking at youtube for help.
I need to clarify my above statement… my son raised his science subscore substantially. As for the other sections, he just kept at the practice tests and reviewed his answers each time. Also, he used the big red ACT Prep book, but he also did any other practice tests that he could find online. I’ve seen other threads with lots of helpful info about other books and resources too.
I’m in the exact same boat as you are
What kinds of mistakes are you making and in which sections? Silly mistakes or are you just getting the hard questions wrong? Try reviewing and doing practice questions for a week before you retake a practice test.
Also, if time management is an issue, try using strategies that will help you save time. For example, do all the easy questions first.
Usually I miss 1-2 questions per section resulting in several questions wrong in each subject. I think I’m just getting the hard questions wrong. Additionally, on sections like Reading and Science I struggle to finish all the questions. I’ll try some new time management strategies on those.
You need to understand the test and analyze your mistakes. Take some time to figure out what type of questions you get wrong, why you are getting them wrong and then work on improving your skills/knowledge in those areas. If you keep on doing the same old thing you will keep getting the same old results.