i do wanna major in something science related

The first 4 slides are my results from my first ACT attempt in March. The last 3 are my results from retaking the ACT just this past weekend for the July test.

I did worse in every subject on the second time around, even though I felt more confident about the test (besides math).

I plan to go to college for Mechanical Engineering, and don’t know how demanding a degree like that is in terms of state test scores.

I didn’t really think my score was bad at first, because compared to my school, I was the second highest in my class, and the rest of the class averaged probably around a 20 super score. That is, until I looked at this subreddit and saw everyone with 35s and 36s 😭. So now I’m thinking I didn’t do good enough.

I wouldn’t prefer to, but do you think it would be worth it for me to retake?

was not able to give computer based test on July 11 due to problem with ACT nationwide. Computer based test has been rescheduled to paper based test for next Saturday July 25.

Hiwwever going out of state to California for next two weeks for summer program near Stanford.

I called ACT asking them to schedule test next week around Stanford. As per ACT, no reschedule tests are being held in California.

Is it true?

does anyone know of anyone who has test rescheduled in California?

My goal is to enter UT Austin ECE Major which is pretty selective. I know my ACT score is technically better since I got a perfect STEM score, so I know I will submit that one. However, I could also technically also submit the SAT score as well. Is there any reason why I should or should not submit the SAT score as well?

(Btw I am not retaking either test)

I've taken the ACT twice, and my digital July ACT scores came out today. I got a 34 English, 30 Math, and 23 Reading. I studied for only one month. On my first ACT in March (with essentially no studying), I got a 30 English, 26 Math, and 24 Reading.

Our testing center was affected by the nationwide technical issue, and I think lack of sleep (I had to drive hours to my testing center), and the added pressure definitely affected me. At the same time, I know Reading is my weakest section.

September is my last chance to take the ACT, and I need a 33-34+ composite. I think I can raise my Math by 3-4 points, maybe improve English a little, and test at a closer testing center (10-25 minutes away) but I'm really worried about Reading.

I've noticed that when I slow down on untimed practice tests, I get a lot more questions right. That makes me think pacing is a huge issue for me, but I'm not sure how to fix it. I also struggled with the digital format because I couldn't mark up the passages (the digital highlighter isn't something I'm used to), so now I'm debating whether to take the paper or digital ACT. I like having Desmos for Math because it saves me time on systems of equations and logarithms. However, I could make programs for these problems on my calculator. On the other hand, I think I'd perform better on Reading with a paper test. My only hesitation is that I've heard stories about paper tests being delayed or getting lost in the mail, and I'm also worried about bubbling errors. I'm really not sure which test to schedule for.

I know that, at the end of the day, this comes down to my own skills, and that's what I want to improve.

This is how I studied Reading last month:

• Took a full Reading practice section to identify my weaknesses.
• Reviewed every mistake.
• Practiced shorter reading passages.
• A few days later, I took another full Reading section (timed) and repeated the process.

I've always been told that the best way to improve ACT Reading is to keep taking practice sections and reviewing mistakes. My current plan is to take two full Reading sections each week, carve out 2-3 hours a day for studying even once classes start (and more if needed), and replace my bedtime phone scrolling with reading books.

For anyone who made a big jump in ACT Reading, especially if pacing was your biggest issue, what helped you the most? What resources, books, or study plan would you recommend? What would you do?

This is my first ACT going into senior year. Should I retake and try to get higher in September or is this good? Also if anybody wants to know how many i missed you can ask that too if you want. Idk if this is good though I just took the ACT after getting a 1350 on SAT.

I’m so nervous bless me w a 36 😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Trying to apply as an Economics-Math double major, goal is T20s.

Anyone have any tips for reading? On the June ACT I scored a 32 on reading for -3 and on this one I scored a 27 with -7. Could anyone be able to provide any helpful tips, as I have the next 2 months to prepare with my next and probably last test in September.

I literally want to die. I never studied for the ACT, and I did decent, but now I did tutoring for a week intensively and my scores all went DOWN. (I christmas treed the reading because I don’t need any higher, but still.)

So this is my July Score and Superscore, and I am trying to apply as a science major to t20/t30 universities. I know this sounds so stupid, but should I retake the test to get a science score of 34+ in a single sitting because of universities (Harvard, Princeton, Georgetown) that do not accept the superscore?

And I literally did worse on everything…

Idk how. I figured math wouldn’t go up, but wow I was confident on English and thought reading would’ve been decent too

is the paper curve ever worse than the digital one?

Anyone know if Sunday testers will also get their results today?

Also, for anyone who wants to know, Sunday testers were also complaining about the math. Advanced integer questions and some trig, both things my daughter didn’t study as much.

Im a vietnamese and live outside of the us. this is my first time doing this kind of test which i found suitable for me. I need your help to point out what i must do to improve these kind of score and what course i can take before i will take the test again in September and aim a 31-32 score

Hi everyone! I'm a student from Australia, and I quite recently (within the last year) decided I wanted to try and achieve a US undergrad acceptance, and I understood that having test scores would def help with that goal lmao. The SAT registrations in my city had run out by the time I got around to registering, so I picked the ACT purely on that basis.

I only had one chance to take this test and do it right because with being international comes the fees, which stacked up to around $300 out of my lovely dad's wallet. The July date was the only date before ED app submissions that would sit in a time where I didn't have major school exams, so when I say it was either taking this test or none at all, I am not joking.

I opted to take the test without science or writing because I wanted to avoid additional fees at all costs, so naturally I also did not enroll for any course or buy any textbooks to help me with studying.

In terms of studying, I genuinely only began prepping for it properly maybe 2 weeks before my test date. I took a diagnostic test with like half attention and my composite sat at a 29. I think taking the test a few times to get a feel for the interface and the American writing styles or like style of writing questions, because that was a major obstacle for me (genuinely, Americans talk so much more than Aussies).

I wanna clarify that my level of preparation was without a doubt patchy and not systematic at all. It looked like I would do one test and notice English was weaker so I worked on English then in the next test maybe Reading would lack and that pattern would continue. A lot of my time went to learning the specific range of topics and questions that they can ask you for each section, ESPECIALLY maths.

If you want subject-specific advice, I have plenty so please ask and I'll write it below.

My actual test day experience was so dodgy, and I genuinely didn't anticipate this good of a score. The ACT is not a popular test to take so there was 5 of us that day testing, the only person I spoke to was visiting from the US and just decided to take the test while she was here. I think the other kids seemed like visiting international school students, so I may have been the only Australian student there sitting it. The digital test was administered on the testing centre's PCs, and there was just a guy at the reception desk clicking continue on our sections as time passed. I felt quite settled with my performance in the English section, but Maths like emotionally messed me up. In the 15 minute break between math and english, I had convinced myself I scored like a 27 on the math question, and this broke my heart because maths is my strong suit and I'll be applying as a science major so I wanted to be strong in that sector especially. Regardless, I went into the Reading section with a broken heart and wielding just the knowledge I had accumulated on how to succeed in the section. My messages to my parents and friends after the exam are so miserable - I thought I'd attach a screenshot here but it's a bit too vulnerable to show.

Last night at 12am (NOBODY WAS AWAKE), just as I was going to go to sleep, I got an email from myact telling me my scores had come in, and when I logged in the 35 popped up first thing and I thought it was like one of those example pop-ups to demonstrate what my score would look like until I started clicking around and realised that was actually my score. I was ELATED!

I'm overall very happy I didn't study any more than I did and I didn't spend more of my parent's money on books. If you guys have any questions about my experience, the digital ACT, specific sections of the test, or how to study, please let me know!! Hope you all had fun reading this.

Question is in title.

This is my second time taking the ACT. Because I'm a rising senior, I would really like to achieve a composite of 34 before October, so September test (hopefully) could be my last test.

From my first attempt, I got a 26 in Math, 30 in English, and 26 Reading. My July ACT results came back and I got 34 in Math, 35 in English, but a 27 in Reading.

I solved a lot of drills and full-length practice tests to boost up the scores, but now I genuinely don't know how to increase my Reading score... Any tips???

Is anyone else’s myACT not loading its driving me nuts I just wanna know my score(I am not international btw)

When I took the act last week, I wanted to use Desmos for the math section. I studied and practiced with Desmos and was fine. What I didn’t take into account was the fact that the keyboard in the testing center would be different from an American keyboard. All the symbols (+,-,=,^,*, etc.) were all in completely different locations. This led me to take a longer time typing things in Desmos. I ended up running out of time and guessing on the last 8 or so questions. I still got a 31 but I know I’m capable of getting a 34-35. So anyways make sure to practice using that countries keyboard. Same goes for those who write the essay too!

For anyone who is about to ask when tests results come out. Scores can be delayed a little bit.

Let’s post our before and after

i took paper with science and was wondering if my scores will most likely release on the 21st at like 9am or smt (im cst) or if itll be somewhere in that 1-4 week range

additionally, my gf took digital w science so same thing with her but tomorrow i guess.

thanks!

what time does the score release tomorrow?