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Old 11-15-2012, 08:05 PM   #1
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ACT Study Advice

So I will be taking the ACT in a few weeks (I am registered for the December test date) and I realized I have no idea what I am doing. I took an official practice test and was rather unhappy with my score (I have a goal of scoring three points higher then the score on the practice test), I have tried drills online, flashcards and some practice tests, but I feel like this is not very effective. So basically does anybody have any study advice/suggestions for last minute preparation?
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Old 11-15-2012, 08:49 PM   #2
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Continue to take practice exams. Treat each one as though it's an official test - time yourself, isolate yourself in a quiet area, have a calculator and extra pencils at the ready, etc.

Also, many people find it beneficial to practice quickly skimming passages for important bits of information. This helps immensely on the science section - get used to interpreting graphs without the full context if you want to be able to answer every question within the allotted amount of time.
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