My future isn't look good at all...

Test Preparation
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<p>I’m extremely worried about my future. I’ve taken the ACT 3 times now and I still can’t even reach the bench mark for my school of choice… This is ridiculous. I’m not stupid. I know I’m not.
First time I took the test I just wanted to see how I would do. I got a 18
2nd time I took it was after a little bit of studying and preparation. I got a 23
3rd time I took it was after 2 months of preparation and vigorous studying. Yet… I still cannot get a good score. I got a 22. A freaking lower score after taking a 2month long class. What is going on??? </p>

<p>Is it my study habits? I usually took 2 hours everyday and studied from my ACT prep book and also attended the ACT prep class. I do well in school and on tests. Is it that I just can’t do well on this test? It can’t be…
I don’t know what to do. I’m literally about to cry. My future is looking quite dim at the moment. </p>

<p>Someone please help me find the solution. I’m planning to retake the test sept 8th, so that gives me a lot of time to study. If anyone can please help me come up with a study plan, I’d be more than grateful! </p>

<p>If your a high scorer on the ACT I’d love some study tips! </p>

<p>Thank you. :(</p>

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<p>Try taking the SAT… And look at test-optional schools, there are hundreds of them, and probably 25 you’ve heard of!</p>

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<p>I don’t have the option of going to any of those schools. </p>

<p>School I’m applying to are:</p>

<p>Michigan State Avg ACT: 26 Avg GPA:3.6
University Of Michigan Avg ACT: 27 Avg GPA: 3.8</p>

<p>I cannot see myself going to any other school… I guess I’m just going to have to study till I bleed to death.</p>

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<p>Average U of M ACT is 27-31, so the average is a 29, not a 27.</p>

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<p>Kick her while she’s down, why don’t you?</p>

<p>@OP: You need to look at the types of problems you’re missing, and focus on studying for those. What is your lowest section? Review some basic topics in that section before taking practice tests, and see if anything helps. Time yourself as if you were taking the real exam. Good luck!</p>

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<p>OP, it seems like you’re really stressing things. I know it’s regurgitated a lot, but it’s good advice- don’t stress yourself. You’re only going to wreck yourself if you do. When I take tests, even if I haven’t prepared very well, I don’t let it get to me. I just go in there and do the best I can without worry because that’s that’s all I can do. There’s really no use in stressing; it just brings you down. Remember that.</p>

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<p>I suggest you try the SAT! I got a 23 on the ACT with no prep, so I knew that it wasn’t the right test for me. The SAT on the other hand proved to be easier and I got a 1740, that’s almost 200 points more than the scaled ACT conversion of a 23. I’ve been studying like crazy and it’s getting much better, very quickly. Trying the SAT is especially true for anyone who has trouble with time management (the SAT is more flexible on time) and those who have trouble with the science part. Just give it a try, and if you are worried about the ACT killing your future, just delete them : [Frequently</a> Asked Questions | How do I delete a test date record? | ACT Student](<a href=“http://www.actstudent.org/faq/delete.html]Frequently”>http://www.actstudent.org/faq/delete.html)</p>

<p>Best of luck :)</p>

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<p>If it’s because of affordability issues, there are test-optional schools that meet full financial need…</p>