<p>I got a 22 on my ACT the first time I tried, and that is REALLY LOW. I really want to go to Yale and I need a 30. But keep getting 22’s and I have a Kaplan ACT book.
What are your scores and techniques on the each section? I REALLY NEED SOME HELP !@!!!*#&$_</p>
<p>I got 29 and still need to improve on to go to Yale.
There are no tips, and I prefer you to use your own tactics for each practice test and see what works best for you.</p>
<p>I am trying to do that with ACT Reading and Science to get at least 32+.</p>
<p>Let’s all hope we get higher than 29. :)</p>
<p>See
[thread=1071765]Jeandevaches’ Guide to the Act[/thread]</p>
<p>Have you completed high enough levels of math, science, english? Perhaps you took the ACT too early.</p>
<p>I have complete enough levels of English, Math, and Science. I’m a senior in high school. I just can’t seem to concentrate while studying for the ACT and I am never confident with my answer.</p>
<p>Khyara,</p>
<p>I took my first practice test at the beginning of my junior year, and I got a 19. But with practice and concentration, I got a 28 on the June ACT.I am just like you I am aiming for a 32+ and I will give it my best shot! Don’t worry about the end result, instead think of it as an enemy that you will defeat to go to the college of your dreams!!!</p>
<p>As far as method is concerned, use the the Kaplan book! I believe you need to run through the basics of Math and English. Read it over top to bottom. Look for Kaplan videos online. Read Sparknotes for English Grammar. Use McGrawhill’s 10 practice tests to boost your confidence on the easy questions. Use the PR 1296 only after completing a review of the previous material. Buy the Red book and collect all the “Preparing for the ACT” booklets. DO THEM ALL!!!</p>
<p>You need to learn how to concentrate for a long period of time as the ACT is more of a “race to the finish” type of test. You can not afford to waste time because your brain won’t cooperate. That means you must practice “getting into the zone.” I like to mediate before taking a test, some like to stare at a object and keep their focus on it. Others just close their eyes and repeat the same word over and over. Whatever works!</p>
<p>Now regarding confidence, you need to use the resources available to you. When I took that first practice test, I felt defeated if not scared about my future. But with the help of my parents, I bounced back and took all the official practice tests available. What I did was that I would circle the question I was not sure about. When I graded my test, I would go back and read any explanations regarding the right answer for these questions. Furthermore, on the questions I got wrong, I would ask my parents not to tell me the right answer. Instead I would try again and see if I could get the right answer. Similarly, keep track of the questions you get wrong as it provide you with areas you need to work on. </p>
<p>Always remember hard work pays off!!! Even if you don’t go to Yale, you will still make it to college! At the end of the day, you will have a degree in something. You owe it to yourself!!!</p>
<p>Thank you so much and good luck</p>