<p>I took the first test out of the Red Book. I didn’t really prep for the ACT per se, but I’ve been hardcore prepping for the SAT that I will be taking May 1. </p>
<p>C: 31
E: 33
M: 31
R: 29
S: 31</p>
<p>I recently took an ACT test out of the Barron’s book; my score was atrocious. I know the Red Book was an actual proctored test, but I think it must’ve been one of the easier ones?</p>
<p>How can I increase my scores in each category?</p>
<p>bumppppppppp</p>
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<p>I hope to apply to a top 20 university, btw. :)</p>
<p>bumpppppppppppppp</p>
<p>fa la la laaaaaaaaaa</p>
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<p>That is a good score. Now relax.</p>
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<p>Really? But if I know if I can score higher will there be a difference between a 31 and 32 in terms of college admissions?</p>
<p>umm u dont need to bump every min.</p>
<p>and yes there is a difference</p>
<p>It won’t make or break your application if you score one point higher, but generally the closer to a 36 you are, the better.</p>
<p>Sorry, it’s just I’m really stressed out right now. I’ve been in contact with the Princeton coach and she’s been stressing how important my SAT/ACT scores are in the admissions process. I know my chances of acceptance will increase with a likely letter but I don’t want to just rely on receiving one. </p>
<p>I’ve been scoring a lot higher on the SAT, but that has been with a lot of prep, whereas my ACT score was with no prep.</p>
<p>Should I just try to better my score on the ACT or take both regardless?</p>
<p>Take both if you can handle both. Barron’s trademark is having ridiculously hard tests; I’m not very fond of them. </p>
<p>31 Composite without study is impressive; you can easily make it higher</p>
<p>Okay, thanks!</p>
<p>I’m probably going to take the ACT in April to see how I do, and then decide.</p>
<p>Would you recommend taking SAT IIs in June?</p>
<p>^ lawl ur chances dont just increase with a likely letter. A likely letter = admission. It’s a garuntee and not an increase in chances.</p>
<p>Hahaa wow fail. Yeah, I’m not really familiar with the whole admissions process. Can’t you tell?</p>
<p>Would being an URM and recruited athlete aid in this situation? Will they be more lenient towards my average test scores?</p>
<p>^ those factors would help immensily.</p>
<p>Barron’s is known for having much harder practice tests than the actual thing. I would really only put any value on scores from the Red Book or other actual ACT Tests.</p>
<p>Okay! It’s kind of discouraging. I’d rather my practice test be harder than the actual ACT though. :P</p>