To set the record straight - I don't smoke, do drugs, etc. But I've heard from a lot of people that taking Adderall before the ACT can help you focus and concentrate, thus attain a higher score. Is this true?
My highest ACT score: 26 composite, 28 English, 21 math, 20 science, 31 reading, 10 out of 12 in the writing portion.
I'm not going to lie to you: it's true.
I'm also not going to tell you to not go for it if you value your grades highly enough.
However, coming from someone who has been diagnosed with ADD and was put on Adderall for a short time, it can really mess you up bad. If you do take it, take it with caution. Personally I'd rather get a lower ACT score than take Adderall again..
Everyone reacts different to ADD Meds... The dosage, the release time, the chemical balance when you take it, ETC. I recommend studying with it, take a few practice tests with it, and if it works then take it day of exam. Don't just ranomely take an Adderall for the sake of the ACT. Chances are it won't help much, and could also negatively effect you. So just try it out. No harm in doing so.
You should know, and perhaps you do, that Adderall is a controlled substance, and it is against the law for you to obtain it under someone else's prescription and for them to provide it. It is a powerful and potentially dangerous drug that should only be administered under the supervision of a physician. I look forward to the usual adolescent responses to this warning.
Somewhat of a rude assumption, especially for being an adolescent myself. I, however, shall break it: It is wrong for someone to use Adderall not for treatment for ADD and etc.
