***THE SEPTEMBER 2014 ACT STUDYING THREAD***

[An1100345]

<p>1 more week, I hope everyone is studying hard!!!</p>

[TestTaker614]

<p>Has anyone here tried the new Barron’s ACT Guide? Looks like they totally redid it: <a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-ACT-CD-ROM-Book-CD-Rom/dp/1438074328/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410036561&sr=8-1&keywords=barrons+act+cd+rom”>http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-ACT-CD-ROM-Book-CD-Rom/dp/1438074328/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410036561&sr=8-1&keywords=barrons+act+cd+rom&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

[Katherine15]

<p>Good luck to all CC user! What are your plans for the last week?</p>

[An1100345]

<p>@Katherine15 School’s messing my ACT schedule lol. My teachers love to throw in surprise assignments to students and makes me have literally no time to study. But if all goes well, I am just going to do half ACT each day until Thursday.</p>

[confusedteen15]

<p>Good luck to all tomorrow. We’re all in the struggle together! Some may be veterans (like me) and others may be newcomers, but whatever you get, remember, you’re not defined by just a number, life moves on.</p>

<p>A few tips for y’all that I’ve accrued.

1. English, I did decent (best 30) : I think that usually the long answer is the right one</p>

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<p>It’s pretty fast paced, so keep that in mind and don’t run out of time!
Read only what’s necessary, look at what markings are on the essay. However, if you can afford it, it’s better to read the whole thing. (subjective)
keep your eyes open, vernacular does not equal correct, and as for all tests, an option that’s 1/2 right is 100% wrong.</p>

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<p>2) Math: This is in my wheelhouse (best 34): know your basic algebra</p>

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<p>remember, every question is supposed to be able to be done without a calculator
that being said, if you have time, double, or triple check
mental math, nobody’s checking your work, but be sure you compute properly
know basic trig</p>

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<p>3) Reading (best 28): don’t get stuck on one article</p>

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<p>do a chart that plans out your time on each passage and leave time at the end to check
do your strongest passage first, weakest last
no penalty on guessing
there are different approaches: read the passage, do questions or do questions while scanning passage</p>

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<p>4) Science (didn’t do so hot 26): don’t fall asleep!</p>

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<p>don’t really have advice other than remember that there’s a conflicting viewpoint thing that’s basically reading
time is definitely a factor
the diagrams tell almost all
you don’t “have” to read every description, just enough to get the gist.</p>

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<p>Again these are some tips that I’ve learned, feel free to add some, and to each their own. Get good rest tonight, eat a good breakfast, come ready and conscious. Bring some pencils, some determination, your ID and that sheet of paper, a calculator (approved), and a snack. Don’t be late.</p>

<p>Remember, if it’s your first time, don’t sweat it, you’ll tend to get better as you keep on taking it. If it’s your last, like mine, don’t stress. Whether it’s for 1 point or 10, remember that a number doesn’t define you. You’ll do fine, and the ACT definitely doesn’t show work ethic. If you’re 25+, remember that you’re already near the top compared to the rest of the U.S. If you’re below the threshold, remember that hard work can overcome raw talent.</p>

<p>Best of luck, and side note, there are other threads that are more informative than this. Search them in the search bar, check them out, supplement mine with theirs, and rock this test!</p>

[Erebon]

<p>@actfreak You were spookily on point</p>

[nervousfreshie]

<p>guys! do you think the october ACT scores can come in time for ED? do I have to send the scores before I can view them? this is really bad planning on my part ):</p>

[An1100345]

<p>^ i think it’s good for ED, but you won’t have time to see them, I think.</p>