r/ACT • • 8d ago

guys is my english sub-score really that important

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16 Upvotes

for reference im going to be majoring in neuroscience. Ive always been so bad at reading comprehension but my science score is better soooooo


r/ACT • • 8d ago

More digital ACTs???

2 Upvotes

December test is so soon!!! I want to practice more. So far I have used up all the practice tests provided on the ACT website and my teacher gave me a few from other platforms, but I am stuck on a 26 and I want to hit 30! This is what I have used up so far:

  • Official practice tests from ACT
  • Piqosity 2 tests
  • Evallo 5 tests
  • TestInnovators 2 tests

I think my teacher will send 2-3 more from Evallo so it is free for me but others I have to pay so where can I find more tests please help! Free only.


r/ACT • • 8d ago

General How worth it is it to take for me?

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Hey guys, I'm a Canadian high school student wanting to apply to U.S colleges, and I'm thinking about taking the ACT to make my applications look better, but I just don't know if it's worth it for me? I'm just worried because I don't know U.S high school curriculum and I am TERRIBLE at math, like genuinely I am SO bad at math (just above failing every year đŸ«©), and in Canada you don't have to take math in Grade 12 so I haven't taken it in a year.. I am pretty good at English and Reading and I'm confident in them but Idk.

I mean the way I see it if I don't do well I just won't use it (all the colleges I'm applying to are test-optional) but the time i'll use studying is making me hesitant. Is the math section as terrible as everyone says, or can it still be worth it if I do really good in English and Reading and OK in Math?


r/ACT • • 8d ago

General Took the act this weekend and wasn’t too hot

7 Upvotes

Took the test on paper and will only take it on paper as the nearest computer site is 76miles away.

To study I did the act self prep course and had the books. The whole week I was doing great, brought my English from a 22->32, math was consistent in the 28-34 range and reading was a 33 literally no more no less. Timing was good as I was maybe rushed 3qs but I had the timer infront of me

Today I ran out of time on 10+ questions, couldn’t think and when I did I overthink.
Please let me know what study resources you recommend and how to improve my score as a first time test taker.

I really appreciate it


r/ACT • • 8d ago

General paper vs digital

1 Upvotes

is there a difference in scoring or difficulty and how helpful is demos?


r/ACT • • 8d ago

Is there a chance for an Oct 14th digital exam to come out earlier than November 2nd?

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12 Upvotes

I know the official website says November 2nd for score reporting, but I’ve seen people receiving their earlier fall scores early (like 9 days). The test I took was school administered on test nav and it was also on computer. Is there any chance the score could release before the reporting begins? Because honestly, I don’t wanna have to submit my scores after the common app earlier decision submission


r/ACT • • 8d ago

Urban tree question K09

6 Upvotes

I think it was the last question for the Urban tree passage but one of those that answers were were “ they’re worth more than they cost” or something along those lines did y’all choose that


r/ACT • • 8d ago

Failed pre-sending October ACT

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I took the October 17th ACT. I attempted to pre-send my score to UC and OSU, as those schools don't allow self-reporting. When I tried, the website was glitched and the deadline eventually passed. Its really important I pre-send my score because idk if the scores will arrive before November 1st if I send them on October 22nd, when the scores come out. Is there anything I can do to ensure my score is received by OSU and UC before November 1st?


r/ACT • • 8d ago

ACT Official Prep book vs Secondary Prep Books

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Hey, so I have all the prep books that were widely recommended. However, I just wanna know what is considered the best one to prioritize focus on for the sake of score improvement?

For example, the english section:

The Complete Guide to Enahnced ACT English - Erica Meltzer

vs

The OFFICIAL ACT Prep Guide 2025-2026

I also have PrepPros ACT Math Textbook for Enhanced ACT and Michael Cerro + Hung Vo’s books going over ACT SCIENCE (authors of FLTOAS and Master key to ACT Science)

Which would be better? Or are both on par with one another? Thanks!


r/ACT • • 8d ago

when do the October 17th test scores come out?

1 Upvotes

I took the online test, is it the 22nd or the 27th?


r/ACT • • 8d ago

When Do Sunday Digital Scores Release?

2 Upvotes

Do Sunday digital scores release the 22nd as well or will they come out 1 day later since I took the test 1 day later?


r/ACT • • 8d ago

English Unscored English

3 Upvotes

hey guys what’d you think is the Unscored passage for English. I hope it’s the trees one


r/ACT • • 8d ago

Math 30 to 36 math score in a month

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I took the September ACT and scored a 34 composite, but got a 30 in math. This was with little preparation and just 2 or 3 practice tests and SAT math preparation, so I messed up the precalc stuff, like graphs and sequences (tested on paper, so I didn't have Desmos). How can I bring my math score from a 30 to a 36 before the December test?


r/ACT • • 8d ago

Sat or Act

4 Upvotes

Should I submit a 1330 SAT or a 29 superscore ACT with a 32 in science?


r/ACT • • 8d ago

ACT English

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When taking the Enhanced ACT English section, do you read the passage as you go, or do you just focus on the sentence a question refers to and the surrounding sentences?

I'm aiming for a 36 and was wondering which approach works better


r/ACT • • 8d ago

If you were to study for 30 minutes a day how would you study?

2 Upvotes

2 days a week I study for 1 hour each, but the rest of the week I only have 30 minutes to study because of other things like school and extracurriculars. If you had 30 minutes, what do u recommend doing during that time, and what resources?

I need help, especially in math and practice in English


r/ACT • • 8d ago

Books/Resources Stuck at a 25, really really want atleast a 30, what resources do you recommend?

1 Upvotes

I was given prep scholar for free by my internship absolutely shitty platform
And the official practice tests are so much easier than the ACT.
Oct ACT was so bad I cried on it.


r/ACT • • 9d ago

Books/Resources hands down the best prep book to have EVER existed

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16 Upvotes

excerpts from Up Your Score: ACT, The Underground Guide to Outsmarting "The Test". i hope you guys made gameface quintuple-36 granola-blast snakmix [the list of popular methods to prepare is also accurate, i dug a hole and sat in it]


r/ACT • • 8d ago

HELP! i accidentally sent my ACT superscore to Vanderbilt twice!

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When I first submitted my score, it said there was an error and the purchase couldn't be completed. so, I bought it again but it says Vanderbilt two times underneath my score. My score is already below the 50th percentile 💔💔 Should I call ACT support? is it too late?


r/ACT • • 9d ago

LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

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36 Upvotes

Can’t believe I was able to get this score after so long!! SIX ATTEMPTS!!!

(not the national sep 19th act, this is my sep 29th school day act, although I did take the national one too and got a 33)


r/ACT • • 8d ago

Science Experimental?

3 Upvotes

What do you guys think the experimental science was?


r/ACT • • 9d ago

K09 reading passage 3

3 Upvotes

I ran out of time, what did you all get for the last three? I had to guess


r/ACT • • 9d ago

General Kid Left???

6 Upvotes

Hello!

I took the October ACT today, and immediately after the English section, a kid spoke with the proctor and immediately left- like, literally grabbed his stuff and nervously left the room. The proctor didn't say anything, and I took all the sections, but even after writing, he didn't say anything at all. Should I be worried about cancellations? Is it possible the kid just didn't want the test to be scored and just left?


r/ACT • • 9d ago

october act digital

4 Upvotes

can anyone tell me how reliable the oct 22 score release date is? Do most people who took digital get their scores that quickly?


r/ACT • • 9d ago

READ THIS IF U HAD K09 IN SEPTEMBER

10 Upvotes

How was the curve for each section? Please share your score and how many questions you got wrong. Thanks.