<p>English 21
Math 24
Reading 29
Science 26
Comp-25</p>
<p>This score was from my first time taking it.(April)
I'm hoping for a 30 or above but I heard some mixed reviews of how some sections really can't be improved upon. So I was wondering how much I would be able to improve on. I plan on getting the Barron's ACT prep, and I was wondering what was the difference between the brand new 36 and regular ACT prep. I'm really stressing out over this because I don't want to prep myself in the wrong way because this will be my last chance at taking the ACT and I don't want to screw it up.</p>
<p>It looks to me like you can improve your score to a 30+ with work. The English and Math sections test what you have already learned, not what you can figure out in a short amount of time like the Reading and Science sections. If you learn everything you need to know for English and Math (grammar, formulas, etc.) you should be able to boost your scores. </p>
<p>I also took the April ACT and received 26E/24M/22R/22S with a composite of 24. My goal is a 29+, so I plan on using Barron’s and the Real ACT prep guides, taking as many practice tests as possible. It would also be nice if I could figure out how to finish the Reading and Science sections.</p>
<p>I hope this helps even though I didn’t score a 36 like everyone seems to on CC…</p>
<p>I think it’s certainly possible for you to raise your score to a 30+ as long as you work hard. I would get the Barron’s ACT and work on the English and Math reviews first to beef up your knowledge in the subjects. Then begin taking the practice questions for reading and science picking out a strategy which could be something like:</p>
<p>a). Read the questions, skim info, try to answer questions while referencing info
b). Don’t read passages (other than science conflicting viewpoints), answer questions while referencing passages
c). Any other way you can think of.</p>
<p>Then you should start taking the practice tests. And always keep in mind that Barron’s is harder than the real test, so don’t assume too much from your scores. Go over all answers and look at explanations. If you do all that, you shouldn’t really have to worry about your score. You’ll get up into the 30s.</p>