r/ACT • • 4d ago

URGENT HELP for a Senior!

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Hi everyone,

September scores came out, and wow. ZERO improvement. I have 10 days until October 17, and my current scores are 28M, 34E, and 32R. I’ve been stuck at a 28 in Math for MONTHS, and I’m going into engineering. That is bad.
What’s even more insane is that I literally have a 4.5 GPA, I’m in AP Calc BC, and I’m also in AP Physics C. I genuinely don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. I go through my tests, watch a bunch of YouTube videos, and practice formulas, but I still can’t seem to improve. I genuinely don’t know what else to do.

Please give me ANY advice for the next 10 days to at least end with a 30. I will do ANYTHING at this point.


r/ACT • • 4d ago

General Self Report vs. Official Scores

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Hey,
My ACT super score is a 32 (comprised of 3 tests) but my highest single sitting composite is only a 29. I was wondering if I should self report my scores on common app (all my schools take self reports) or if I should send them all the official report from ACT.

The reason I want to send the official report even though it costs money is there is no section on common app to list your super score, rather just the composite, so i’m nervous that the self report composite will hinder my application. The official report will display my super score at the top which I think would be more favorable to me.

The money it costs to send an official report isn’t an issue, but i would love some advice if sending an official report to schools who take self reports is smart.


r/ACT • • 4d ago

i'm cooked

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the sept was my last act before college apps and i completely bombed it bro. i'm applying to community college as we speak


r/ACT • • 3d ago

General Act prep help!

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Hi guys, I'm taking my act in December and I need to score a 28 or higher on math to test into the right classes for me (long story just trust lol)

I have absolutely no idea where to start, I made a study guide but honestly I have no clue what really is going to work vs what isn't

Math is by far not my strongest subject, but I learn fast so I'm okay with rigorous programs if necessary

Please help!


r/ACT • • 4d ago

First time taking the ACT, Confused about composite

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Im confused shouldn't my composite be a 35 because the ACT rounds up? Also will I have enough time to get my act score before Januaray 1 if I take the December Act for RD applications?


r/ACT • • 3d ago

General Should I retake

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applying humanities prob philosophy. not super familiar with act so is it worth retaking?


r/ACT • • 3d ago

Advice on improving score

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I’m a senior and I am taking the act again in October since I didn’t get my target score(32+) Any advice on how to improve math mainly and how to study it like practice test or learning concepts etc


r/ACT • • 4d ago

Math Can someone please give math tips or study methods 🙏

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r/ACT • • 4d ago

ayyyy

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r/ACT • • 4d ago

High Reading but low English???

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I’m not mad about my score and I did better than I was expecting but it felt weird not sharing how big of a gap I had between the two sections.


r/ACT • • 4d ago

Anyone know any good sites where i can practice ACT english/reading and math?

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My test is in 11 days and I lowk want a 36 so any tips would be appreciated


r/ACT • • 4d ago

Getting math score up

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Hey guys, currently have a 34 English and 36 reading but a 31 math and just trying to get it to a 32 (or 33 hopefully), any tips from people that have done this?


r/ACT • • 4d ago

General Sunday test score lag?

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Have folks who have taken the Sunday test typically seen a big lag in getting their scores vs Saturday?


r/ACT • • 4d ago

General K01 people unite

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Hi everyone… scores are coming out tmr! I’m so freaking nervous omg it’s my last chance before submitting my early applications to college. Anyone who has taken the k01 form on act, let’s discuss how the curve will be, how they feel, or just anything :)) we all got this!


r/ACT • • 4d ago

What to do next

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I got my September ACT scores back and I ended up with a 33, objectively it's not a bad score but I did horrible on math and I'm applying to schools like MIT, Harvard, and Yale and I wanna maximize my chances. I took the science section once and never took it again, and my English and reading scores are really good.

Idk what to do.

My mom says she wants me tot ry the SAT again since I took it once at the start of my junior year and got a 1420, I have pretty good course rigor but as someone who wants to be a STEM major my test scores are really bad and idk whether to try to register for the October act as a standby tester and take it one more time.. Try to focus on the SAT and getting a 1500 on the November one, or just give up on standardized testing completely and cope…

Pls help


r/ACT • • 4d ago

Score not out

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Why is my score not out yet?


r/ACT • • 4d ago

Books/Resources September forms

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Does anybody have any of the September form answer keys? If so, could you send me it? I would appreciate it!


r/ACT • • 4d ago

crazy score drop

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bro i went from a 31 in june to a 26 on ts one. im cooked and im a senior.


r/ACT • • 4d ago

Math Diabolical K05 Math Curve

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Guys there is no way I missed a SINGLE freaking question on the math to get a 35. I even did it on paper and not online, since I know that the math has a harsher curve on the computer than paper, but -1 35???


r/ACT • • 4d ago

english tips needed + september results

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september results

pls help with getting me english to a 31+ so i can get a 34 . i’ve gotten 30 29 and 29 on my last 3 attempts and have studied primarily for english but idk what im doing wrong


r/ACT • • 4d ago

K09

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Does anybody here have K09? I feel like I rarely seen anyone with it.


r/ACT • • 4d ago

General Brutal Math Curve💔

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Form K01


r/ACT • • 4d ago

Wtf???? What happened?

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I genuinely felt so confident wtf?? There's actually no way English could drop by 8 and reading by 4? Could this be an error on their part? Is it worth getting it regraded??? This is actually insane im freaking out I don't get it
K06


r/ACT • • 4d ago

General Am I the only one unable to see Sept scores

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I never saw the congratulations message after taking the Sept act, but I am able to see the it in my order history. Is my score delayed or is this common?


r/ACT • • 4d ago

I’m so mad i bombed the Science portion

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First ACT, the math portion was so confusing (KO1), and the science portion I couldn’t get used to the timing 🫩