ACT for "international students", HELP?!

GeniusTechnology
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:25:43 +0000

Hi I am also international student (live here after 2009). I got 31 composite ACT (36math 35 science 11 writing) I think you should contact colleges whether you need to take TOEFL. Because I got high score on ACT and 4.4 weighted GPA, colleges said that I do not need to take TOEFL because I got 30 on English Section and AP Language and Literature score 4 and 5 respectively. I think math and science portions are pretty easy for Asians. I do not know where you comes from. But, for me, I solve every questions within 30 minutes on science and 35 minutes on Math section. (Sophomore now.) I recommend REAL ACT book (red book) and ACT online prep provided by ACT (19 dollars I think). These prep books or online tools are the only books ACT provides. For me, Online prep really helps. The score was almost same (30 on this test - 2 test and explanation). Also, math section only has couple of trig so you may look over barron’s or princeton review for detail. But, when you use TI84 or 83, these problems are just like elementary. (I use TI84 every time- You cannot use TI89 though). Also, 22 to 27 is pretty easy if you study hard and make your own STRATEGIES. My sister took ACT first and got 21. After I tutor her for 4 months, She got 28 Composite. I tested April test and expect above 31. You need to study really hard.