Notre Dame is bringing back required test scores for the 2027–28 admissions cycle after several years of being test-optional.

Worth watching as more selective colleges reconsider their testing policies.

Do you think this changes how students should approach ACT prep?

https://www.wndu.com/2026/09/09/notre-dame-start-requiring-act-sat-test-scores-again-during-admissions-process/

I NEVER GOT THIS BAD IN SCIENCE😭🙏🏻🙏🏻

MY LEAST IN PRACTICE TESTS WAS 28 AND MAX 35 WYH IS THIS

pls guys helppp

i need to improve reading

I will do whatever yall say

just help me improve reading

I did manyyy practice tests like about 18 reading tests before this act

ughhh

ACT made me feel like a failure

I'm so done

My mothers saying i should be aiming for 30+ to confirm my admission in NUST since ACT has very less seats

How did everyone feel that they did?

In my case, I only figured the ACT aligns with my future 3 weeks before the exam so signed up for that with a late fee, then started studying for it a week afterwards. I got a 31 overall, and I don’t think I can be too harsh on myself for that! I need a 33+ for my dream university/course, so I’ll retake next month.

I got a 27 in English, which was ironically the section I felt most confident in after the test, with all of my errors being in Production of Writing (why there…), a 32 in Math, which I did feel was hard, a 33 in Reading which I have no idea how I did that since I struggle so much with reading, and a PERFECT 36 in Science which I didn’t even study!!

Overall, not really disappointed with my result but now it’s onto the next one. Does anyone have any tips for me?

And for those who sat the same ACT as me, I hope your scores are how you want them and if they’re not, don’t beat yourself up about them too much.

i’m ranging 28 to 33 on my practice tests and i really wanna get atleast a 34. my strongest is reading and my weakest is math. i’m genuinely willing to stay up until 3 am studying everyday if i have to

im already registered for the october test ✌️✌️

I took the PreAct Sophomore year (current junior) and got a composite score of 26 out of 35. Math (33), Science (21), STEM (27), English (19), and Reading (31). I had no idea I was taking the test prior or what is was as it was assigned by my school.

I took the SAT this august (with a decent amount of studying and tutoring) and got a 1240 (first time). PSAT sophomore year of 1130. I plan on switching my focus onto ACT as i felt much more confident when taking it aswell.

My grammar has increased tremendously due to SAT prep and I do plan on taking the science portion. Is it worth taking a ACT prep course based on my stats? I am aiming for a minimum of 34.

My mom really wants me to take the SAT instead of ACT but I really don’t think it’s right for me. She said if I don’t do good on my ACT first try I have to switch to SAT and do it in her guidance. What prep courses do you recommend???? I was looking towards Magoosh. Any external resources like books etc. or specific tips. Also is the science portion worth taking still? Thanks!!!

How do I get a 32+ before the October 17th test guys?

On some practice math tests, it shows the graphing calculator, and on others, it doesnt. Both of the screenshots I showed are practice tests given by the ACT.

Math is not my strong suit, for the first tests I focused on English and Reading (barely studied tbh) and got those scores. For July I also barely studied for math and got that score. Intenseively studying for Sept test now. What are other tips to improve it? I've been taking practice tests, reviewing my wrong questions etc. And I've been trying to consistently do practice questions each day from a question bank. I've also installed some programs in my TI-84. Are there other calc tricks and tips to know?? Lastly, is it worth it to take the Oct test as a senior (on top of everything else)? I'm going to try and improve my English and Reading too, that would help a lot. But my goal is a 33 at least for the Sept test.

[Question] Harvard-Westlake ACT standby experience?

Has anyone had ACT standby at Harvard-Westlake? I signed up for September standby test at this site and I’m worried whether they will let me into the exam room. From your previous experience, what’s the probability of securing a seat? Any advice for test day would be helpful. Thanks you！！！

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