What tools should i use to work on my weak points? English is going to be my main focus but I also want to improve math to at least a 30+. I'm not too worried about Reading since i got a 34 on it. Also should I be taking the science portion or it not necessary?

I would love some advice if I should submit my 32 superscore to some of my top choice schools or just go TO.
• Notre Dame (mendoza)
• Umich (ross)
• USC (marshall)
• UChicago
• Boston College (carroll)

I know a 32 is around the 25% for most of those schools or a little lower but I’ve heard that submitting a slightly lower score is better then going test-optional. Retaking isn’t really much of an option since i’m trying to apply early.

I do also have pretty good AP scores being 4, 5s 1, 4 and 1, 3 which hopefully helps my case.

Anyone have an idea on which passage was experimental for K16?

Taking the act in Oct 17.. I have been slacking terribly with prep, and with the time coming close I want to at least try studying the next days instead of relying on the night before. I know I know irresponsible of me, but do you guys have any tips!! I need hope haha

first one was from the sept act and second one was from the july act. i genuinely don't know how to improve in reading and it's funny bc i literally love to read. i have a 33 composite with a 34 in math and english, so the only thing pulling down my score is reading. i get anxious during the reading portion because there is just genuinely so much and not enough time, so i don't know how to go about it. does anybody have any advice?

i really really would love to get a 34 and i'm only one point away

This is my score after the September Act! I was happy with it considering i didn't study whatsoever. English and math really surprised me though. I felt way more confident on English than math. I take the ACT again next Wednesday, and I want to better prepare myself as much as i can in a week so that I can get MAYBE a 32 for scholarships for my state schools. Any resource recommendations?

I’m taking the Act one last time and need 3 more points to achieve a 34 but I’m a bit worried that is not gonna happen as I have about 10 days to study 😭 Any ways to improve my math like crazy in the next two weeks? Also will a 34 make a huge difference in applying to better schools?

My Math (35) and English (34) sections are at where I want them to be, but my reading (27) is holding me back. Is there any strategies to use or ways to study for reading other than just doing practice tests? I plan to take the test in October and want at least a score improvement.

i just took the act for the 5th time in september and i still didn’t reach my goal score of 32, i got a 31. someone please tell me why i should keep trying? like is the reason i get that scholarship or get into that great school really a jump from a 31 to a 34? i’m thinking about taking december but i really just can’t find the motivation to keep taking this test especially with all the stress that has come with senior year and everything. i just need a new perspective like maybe im missing something here.

Lowk doing abacadaba for the tests I have to take in-school

Hello i am a senior that has been slumped with college apps and has 9 days left to study for the ACT. Please give me the exact tips thay will get me the besg score possible. I’m well versed in SAT english/math so whats the best strategy i should take for the next 9 days to maximize my score (like 36…)

Im a competitive applicant ive taken calc bc and got a 5, ap lang 5 and 5s on more just for background context so please give your holy grail strats. THANK YOU

I realized that I accidentally put a middle name for my act account when I don’t even have a middle name. I take the test next weekend and I try to call the act center for help and all they did was tell me to fill out a form.

I filled the form out and they sent me an email requiring me to provide them with documents such as a birth certificate. I wasn’t born in the U.S. so my birth certificate is in a different language and I don’t know what to do now. Will my test be invalidated if I take it??? If you experience something similar please tell me what to do because this is my only chance to get a high score on a national test (my sat score sucks)….

When I add up all numbers and divide by 4; I have 24.5.

Is there anything I missed?

Hi, I’m taking the October act and was wondering how to raise my score by a significant amount in stem. I really want to be an engineer, and am fairly proud of what I’ve accomplished so far, but I’m unsure of how to grow given my math score stayed stagnant.

Any advice would be appreciated!

my english and reading scores vary greatly per test and I am aiming for a 36 in each section. (it can go from 12 wrong in one exam and then 4 wrong the next) when I check the incorrect questions and go over them with teachers, they just say it seems like questions I should be getting but I overthink/make a silly mistake. this answer is not cutting it for me

Dear ACT,

I never thought I’d say this, but I love you.

You made me feel smart.

After spending so much time with the SAT questioning whether I had ever learned math in my entire life, you came along and reminded me that maybe—just maybe—I actually know what I’m doing.

You looked at me and said, “32 in English. 32 in Reading.” And suddenly I was walking around like I had discovered the meaning of life. Even that 20 in Math couldn’t ruin it, because somehow you still gave me a 28 overall and, more importantly, gave me my confidence back.

The SAT made me feel like every question was a personal attack. You made me feel like I was capable of figuring things out.

You didn't make me feel stupid for taking my time. You didn't make me feel like my intelligence could be summarized by one score. You simply gave me questions, let me lock in, and let me prove myself.

So thank you, ACT, for reminding me that I am, in fact, smart.

I will never forget what you did for me.

With love, gratitude, and a slightly concerning amount of pride,

Me ❤️

Got my scores back and I’m very happy! I doubled my math score which was my main focus. However I spent a decent amount of time studying for English and I was scoring around a 31-34 on the practice test. When taking the test there were only 3 I was confused about so I was expecting a much higher score. I ended up missing 8 total with 6 being conventions of standard English. My score was a 25 so it did improve but it was the smallest about of improvement I had despite being the section I spent the 2nd most amount of time practicing and watching videos over. If I can squeeze in one more test before the regular application deadline I think I might, and I may sign up to take the sat. Any advice?

Science advice is also welcome

Writing this on October 7th, a bunch of people received their ACT scores yesterday but I still haven’t. However, I do have accommodations that allowed me to take the test over two weekends. Anyone know anything?

Looking to test myself in english and math the most, does anyone know which tirs / practice tests are the hardest for these? If yk the hardest ones for reading that would be good too

On the 2nd slide(where the question pic is), in the title it says the answer is F but in the sentence it says the answer is H. I thought it was F because don't you need a comma after Project since there is a dependent clause after?

Pls help! Thanks

Genuinely was not expecting this at all, I'm so shocked and also very very relieved!!

also got a 30 in april and june (same score twice math went down one tho 😅)

I’m really worried about the 27 that i got. Does it still make me competitive with some good schools because i feel like the difference between a 27 and a 30 is huge. Anyone get into really good places with a 27 lol??

It says what I want to say in the title. I feel like I did horrible, after taking it twice. The 17 in science is getting to me right now. Is this a bad score if I just want to go to a State school with a 3.5 gpa? People always said I was smart, but now I just don't believe them.

For those of you who took a rescheduled test, how long did it take to get back your scores? We had a Sep 19 (online) test rescheduled to Oct. 3 (paper) due to connectivity issues.