How to increase ACT score from 31 to 36.

SOSConcern
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:35:29 +0000

There are test strategies that help. A majority of students who get at a certain level of ACT score have difficulty going up one or two points more after you get to a 30. Practice testing and perhaps 1 on 1 tutoring can improve your ACT score.

Have you taken a SAT? My oral surgeon felt stuck on ACT at 30 or 31, then took the SAT and got a 35 equivalent. He felt like he was too slow of a reader for ACT. He got into the slot he wanted (guaranteed med school for incoming freshman).

I know from recent conversations, Vanderbilt requires a 31 to get looked at.

The test is one dimension of the applicant. Some schools have automatic scholarships with specific GPA and ACT/SAT scores.

There may be ‘diminishing return’ on time spent on ACT prep and result. Your time may be better spent in other areas of your overall scholastic and extra-curricular development and achievements.