<p>So I was recently talking with some friends about which section we thought would be worthwhile to put the most effort into for studying. Some thought the Math and English would because they are the most based on prior knowledge, and some thought the Reading or Science would because it is more test taking skills.I was wondering what you guys thought.</p>
<p>It depends on your current score in each section. It’s easier to increase a 26 than a 30. </p>
<p>Let’s assume all scores are the same, I would focus on the following:
English
Math
Reading
Science</p>
<p>Keep in mind that ACT demands speed so you have to practice at speed.</p>
<p>^^ Strongly agree. It also depends on the student’s strength in different areas. Nevertheless, the science section may be still less predictable.</p>
<p>^don’t ever listen to such a thing. Yes there are smart individuals but with a little work ethic and desire you can improve. i went from a 23 to a 30. And still want more</p>
<p>Don’t listen to the idiot above, if you want to improve your score then practice until you can take the test in your sleep</p>
<p>ACT36warlord is incorrect. IQ is aptitude, ACT measures achievement. If you really did get a 36, ACT36warlord, I don’t know how, since you’re so myopic.</p>
<p>I say science first. Once it clicks, it clicks. Theres nothing different between a 30 and a 36 for it.</p>
<p>My DD went from 29 before prep class to 31 after 2 months of prep class. Then by doing 20 or more practice tests, she got 35 on her first attempt 8 months later.</p>
<p>One of my friends took the ACT this April. He got a 36 (35.5 composite). His studying? Looking over the format of the test a day earlier to familiarize himself. He is the smartest kid in my school. It was the first time he took the test in his life.</p>
<p>I agree, there is an “IQ” element to the ACT. What happens is that many students, although smart, might not be good test takers due to time issues or other problems. Thus, taking many practice tests helps them calm themselves down because they know what’s coming and do better.</p>
<p>The science section is probably the best measurement of how smart you actually are. Some companies actually look at your old ACT science scores to get an idea of your brain capacity and what sort of tasks you can handle. I’d say that if you’re getting more than a couple wrong on science that you’ll have a very hard time getting employed in the future.</p>
<p>“I’d say that if you’re getting more than a couple wrong on science that you’ll have a very hard time getting employed in the future.”</p>
<p>Last time I checked the unemployment rate wasn’t 99%.</p>
<p>Obviously you’re not taking frictional unemployment into account. The average person holds seven occupations in a lifetime, and most of them didn’t jump immediately from one job to the next without some sort of downtime in between. Therefore, just about everyone has been unemployed at some point. Your argument is invalid.</p>