r/ACT

I lowkey just started studying 2 weeks ago and I tried out both of the practice exams on the act website (25mc1 and 25mc5). On my first attempt which was 2 weeks ago on 25mc1 I got a 26 with a 33M 24E 20R 27S. I then studied a good amount of English throughout the week and this Monday when I took 25mc5 I got a 30M 30E 30R 27S. I found that a lot of my mistakes on math were super stupid and I could’ve done a lot better, same goes for English. I feel like I’m weakest with reading so that’s rlly the thing I’m worried about most. However, I’m trying to get around a 32+ before September 1st which is around when my school starts, and hopefully score a 34 on the real September exam. I was also planning to take the October exam, but idk whether or not that’s early enough for ED and EA since I’m going to senior year. This is also my first official act exam so idk how much this can change for the real thing. Anyone got tips or strategies on any input on what I can do, also whether or not this is even possible.

The ACT website shows that practice tests 3 and 4 are coming soon as paper PDFs. Wondering how to access the online version, if there is any? If not, when are the paper ones going to drop;

Ok I’ve heard the strategy is like don’t actually read the text. But how do I do the questions like main idea? And also is this the true strategy? I’ve tried skimming in 2 mins and then answering the set of 9 Qs in 8 mins but I cannot score above a 32 on reading. For reference I scored a 35 on English with zero studying so I’m not like dumb (I think). But just for you, what’s the strat? Did u skim? How long do u skim for? What did u get on reading? All help appreciated

Hi! I took the ACT in July and had signed up on a whim because I had moved down 20 points on the SAT. Somehow I got a 31(34 English 32 reading 26 math 20 science(💀)) but I would really love a 34! I’m planning on studying for the September ACT starting Saturday or maybe tomorrow idk but I’ve never taken past algebra 2 and tbh my English and reading scores are solely dependent on how good I’m feeling or how easy the passages are. Math and science are obviously my top priorities though and I have no idea how to raise my math by 6 points minimum and science by 12 points minimum. As of now I’ve tried college panda( too hard), the 500 ACT math questions to know to date and just random math sections from practice tests. Any help to get there would be greatly appreciated :)!!

I took the ACT over the summer and I didn't realize just how weak my english foundations were 😭 I’m trying to do early admissions and need to score at least in the 30’s.. Both my math and English need a lot of improvement.

I’m taking the September ACT so I have about a month to study!! please help 😞😞

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well its been AN EFFING 1 MONTH THAT I AM DOING READING PRACTICE TESTS (scores attached)
IDK WTF I SHOULD DO TO GET AT LEAST 30 😭😭🙏
PLS TELL ME WHAT TO DO
I NEED AT LEAST 30 IN READING IN SEPTEMBER
PLSS PLS PLS
HOW TO GET IT SOMEONE HELP
maybe i dont understand my mistakes properly after the practice test or what but WTH IS TSSSS PLS HOW TO GET THAT EFFING 30 PLSSSSSS SOMEONE HELP PLSS I AM DYING
I NEED TO GET 30 AT LEASTTTT this september 😭😭😭😭

im literally crashing out BCZ WTHHHHHHhhh

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THIS IS MY EFFING FOURTH ATTEMPT AND I NEED A COMPOSITE OF AT LEAST 30

PLS SOMEONE HELP PLS

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I have also attached my other section practice test scores

idk wtf english isnt improving UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHh PLS PLSSSSSS REPLY AND HELP😭😭😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Should i change anything? Any advice will be appreciated

I have a foundation on the ACT but was really nervous when I took it in August which ended up impacting my score. I want to get a 35-36 in the September one. Currently Im only studying for around 4 hours a day and this is around what im doing everyday:

1. 30 math questions from ACT question bank (~2 wrong usually)

2. 20 math questions that i got wrong previously from ACT question bank (~8 wrong usually but once I get a small hint I can solve it)
   (for everything i get wrong, i solve again and log into my notebook.)

3. 35 mins, 50 questions ELA (~4 wrong usually)

4. 18 mins, 2 passage reading (1-2 wrong usually)

Im using the Kaplan x ACT official study canva course, but im almost done with the question bank. Should I also get preppros?

So I bought the ticket which cost 100 dollars, and I was planning on going with friends. But I’m a senior and I’m not happy with my score so I decided to take the act which is the day after the concert. I don’t know if I should go or not. I feel like it would help reduce my stress, and I’ll get home around 10:30-11ish and be tired and fall asleep, or I’ll get home late and not do well on the act. So what should I do go to the concert or stay home The night before?

I just started my senior year and i got a 24 my first try
(33 reading, 21 English, 17 math) but this is absolutely unacceptable. my grades throughout my previous high school years have been mediocre at best(hanging out with the wrong people and making bad decisions will ruin you) so i have to ball out academically this year. i’m registered for the act in september and i’m planning to take the one in october, but i need to raise my score drastically. is this even possible? if so can anyone provide any help. would be greatly appreciated!

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I bought study materials. (PrepPro's Math Book and Erika's English Book) My scores were 26math 25sci 21eng 😭 and 35read. Is it possible and likely if I consistenly study for 6 months. I also have an ACT Prep class for my first semester.

I've completed the j08 october and april, and also the two from act website. I was wondering where I could find more questions (perhaps even a question bank). The truth is I have no clue what to study now. What am I supposed to do if I have no questions to try? My highest is a composite 34, with my highest being a 33 on the harder ones, but I need to improve to a 35 on the actual act this september so I need prep material!!

hi guys i’m a senior who is taking this next september act for the first time and i really want to get a full score! i’m aiming to get full points because i have the mindset of doing great once and being done. i have taken the sat a couple times and i didnt do great on them. but i have a month to study so please — help a girl out!!

anything that will help me out will be much appreciated!

I’m retaking my ACT since it’s been well over the allowed 5 year acceptance period. I’ve been doing practice tests online along with practice tests from the ACT books. I feel completely lost for the math section because there are so many formulas. This is just my weakest subject in general.

What are your tips for doing well on the math section if I want to take my test within 1-2 months? I want to have an overall cumulative of at least the 23-25 range, which I feel could be reasonable. 

I’ve found various tutors on social media who go through lists of “hacks” or rules to treat the act like a game. Does anyone have a compilation of all ACT “hacks” in one document?

So I've been studying to take the September SAT, but am thinking about taking the ACT if I do poorly. Anyone have any advice on how much studying it will take to get a 34+ ACT score, and whether I should even take it or retake the SAT if I do badly? For reference, I usually score low to mid 1500 on my SAT practice tests if that gives you an idea of where my skill level is at currently. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

On the last one which is now technically my best superscore I got a 27 Math, 28 English, 25 Reading, and a 30 Science?

Can anyone tell if I can do it, how to bring it up, and any tips for reading?

I am a rising senior and September has to be my last test.

is it possible to go from a 27 to a 32 on the upcomign act? give me unhgined tips. for ref i got a 28 eng. 30 reading. and 23 math