<p>I have obtained a simple technique that will raise your score.</p>
<p>Practice tests. </p>
<p>This isn't profound info, but it truly works. Hear me out.</p>
<p>I've never been the greatest test taker, but I have good grades. I have always wanted to attend the most prestigious and challenging school I can possibly attend, but how can one achieve this goal with SAT scores under 500 and ACT scores of 21.
Even a 4.0 and ridiculous resume couldn't save me.. so what do I do?
I do practice tests.</p>
<p>1.) I got my hands on as many Prep books I can find.
2.) I buckled down on the sections I need to improve on, and do them under test taking conditions.
3.) After I finished taking the time sections, I would score them,
4.) Then go to my math teacher and review every single one I didn't know how to do.
5.) Repeat.</p>
<p>After about two months of this, it was time to take the test. From my first time of taking it, I raised my total ACT score the equivalent of 300+ SAT points. My reading has jumped from 21 to 30. My math raised from 480 to 680. </p>
<p>These tests are not a measure of how smart you are. Your intelligence doesn't change with each time you take a test. But your timing can change. Your awareness of the problems can change.
The test truly is just about beating the test itself. </p>
<p>Do the practice tests. They may seem long and grueling, but after repetition, the test will seem like nothing.</p>
<p>I hope this helps somebody. Hit me up if you have any questions!</p>
<p>P.S. I have been deffered from 3 top schools, and when I called and asked the schools "Why" they told me it was because of my old test scores. Now my test scores sit comfortably inside of their ranges. :)</p>