I hope this is in the right topic- I’m new here. I guess I just wanted to get some stuff off my chest, in the fall I took the ACT and scored a 24. I didn’t care about it, the score was barely average but I have a pretty good school record, but my mother was absolutely livid about it. She started ranting and raving and telling me about how my brother had scored a 29 and how could I do this, and maybe I needed extra tutoring classes. At this time I was up to my eyeballs taking all my classes at the community college, with very little practical high school experience. I’d take an Algebra 1 class and a small portion of Algebra 2, but somehow I managed to test into the college algebra class . . . Anyways, whenever my mother would see my test score she go on and on yelling at me at how stupid I was with that low score, eventually one bad night I actually ended up self harming myself, and I’m absolutely terrified to take this test again tomorrow. If I end up getting anything lower than a 32 I don’t know how my mother is going to react, and in turn how I’m going to react. I’ve reached out to a friend and they’ve been so helpful, but just a few things to help me calm my anxiety would be appreciated please. Thank you for taking the time to read this whole thing.
I’m really sorry about your situation, I hope your mother realizes that you are putting your best effort into this testing. I really wish you the best of luck today, keep your eyes on the time and don’t worry too much-- it will throw you off! I hope you surpass your goal!
Have you taken the SAT before? Might have better luck with that too.
Well then apparently according to your mother I failed 5 tests. 4 ACTs in the mid 20s. With the same score 3 times in a row and my SAT was like 1180 so thats like a 24 ACT.
Still got straight As in honors and college level courses last semester as three of those tests were in the same like 1-2 months. I did try and study for the ACT for a couple months, thought it helped, felt confident (like 2-3 more points) didn’t work out, oh well. Got accepted everywhere I applied with scholarships.
Remember that tests are only a piece of your college apps not all of it. Actually had a counselor tell me its probably not worth it and your score will stay about the same.
Am I saying this to discourage you? No not at all. I’m saying this because you shouldn’t beat yourself up over all these different things and stress yourself out. Ha I was more angry at myself than anyone else… I really suggest you take the test again hopefully you have better luck then I did! 
I’m so sorry you are feeling so much presssure. Please try and stop the urge to self-harm. Instead listen to music, call a friend, journal your thoughts, take a walk and consider seeing a counselor that can help you cope with the stress. I know plenty of kids who are attending colleges and have great experiences who scored in that range.
Good luck.
Try passing your time with something you love to do (like your favorite hobby) When I’m stressed or on the verge of an axiety attack, I start meditating. It’s very relaxing.
OT : IMO Your mother doesn’t realize how great you already are. Don’t let someone else’s perception of you affect how you see yourself. Getting a 24 is a blessing and beyond average where I come from. Best of luck <3