<p>My twins, also Class of 2016, are working hard towards getting as high a score on the PSAT as possible, and taking weekly tests to get themselves prepped. In addition, they will be focused on getting a 32 or higher on the ACT, which will open the doors to tons of automatic merit aid. Keep your GPA as high as possible (no less than 3.8) though many of the best offers are looking for much higher than that.</p>
<p>I recommend working on the Science section of the ACT. Students don’t perform as well on that section, but if you can get yourself a 34 on that science section (I know, tough, but doable), and if you only performed on the other sections as you did, you would have a 32 (actually 31.75, but they round up), and you would qualify for a lot of merit aid at various schools (check out other threads), if your GPA is high enough. I think you could do it, because someone with your reading comprehension skills as indicated with your English and Reading ACT, could handle the reading - you just need to fill in the gaps in science knowledge. Of course, if you can squeeze a few more points out on the math, that would be great. </p>
<p>The ACT website offers an online test prep program definitely worth the $19. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Just to add quickly - the best way to prepare for all of these tests is really just to make sure you are taking advantage of all of your academic classes. Your schedule is strong, and should be very challenging. Read, read, read. The best readers are the ones who tend to do best on these tests, anyway. I view the test prep as just a way to get used to the timing, but it is no substitute for a great academic education, which it looks like you are receiving.</p>