Well, I prefer my 35 ACT, but nothing to schlep about given my absolute lack of preparation In fact, the only section I really studied for was writing since that was also my bum score on the psat that kept me out of nmsf consideration. It is funny, however, to see the differences in how one does on the two tests and compare subscores. Since the ACT was structured much like the experimental portion of my SAT (overall improving long stretches of writing instead of random “What’s wrong with this sentence? TELL ME.” or short two paragraph improvements), I found myself with a 35 subscore on this. Highlights to me how one test can be far better suited for an individual than another.
Do you think it’s possible for me, a spohmord becoming a junior, to be able to raise my 2160 to a 2300 by January ? I was able to raise my 1860 October psat to 2160 this test. But I’ve gotten all the easy math points and improvement can only come from the CR/writing sections. Btw: 800M 690W 8essay, 670 CR this time
(First-time taker)
Composite- 2030
Math- 650
English- 730
Writing- 650 (9 on the essay)
I’m rather disappointed, even though I wasn’t expecting much (my area of the country prefers the ACT). Does anyone have any tips on how to raise my scores? I’m considering a prep book, but are there any self-study methods that are more effective? I’d love to raise my score ultimately over a 2200. Is that implausible?
Got an 1860. I am moving on and taking the act because they absolutely know how to administer a test and they aren’t the type of company that penalizes you for THEIR mistakes. This sat was not standarized in my opinion.
For those asking about books for CR, I strongly recommend Erica Meltzer’s The Critical Reader. There’s also a lot of great information on old threads on this forum.
This test I feel was not standardized. I got:
690 math I think -4
530 cr
610 w (8essay)
Composite-1830
I know for sure I did really well on the two sections they cut out. The math was extremely easy on the section they cut out. The hardest question was the surface area question which was really easy and I thought the Easter island passage was a lot easier than the Jane Austen and history book passages. I feel that if they didn’t cut out those sections I would have had.
Math- 710-720
Cr- 580-600
W-same
This is potentially a 90 point increase which is a lot. They should have a retest in the summer so we don’t have to wait until October. I hope those law suits will send them a message. I thought the curves were a little harsh as well especially the math and writing.
Wait so I have a really important question about the “free” October 3 SAT. If I decide to call Collegeboard and request a free SAT for October, does that mean my scores for June will be deleted?
@Em1509 I advise sticking to official CollegeBoard material… their questions are the only ones that really feel like the ones on the test. Just take practice tests and practice tests and practice tests and you’ll get the hang of it. For vocab, rote memorization doesn’t work for me. I think you learn best from reading books, studying parts of words, doing crosswords, etc. But quizlets don’t hurt.
In fact, the only section I really studied for was writing since that was also my bum score on the psat that kept me out of nmsf consideration. It is funny, however, to see the differences in how one does on the two tests and compare subscores. Since the ACT was structured much like the experimental portion of my SAT (overall improving long stretches of writing instead of random “What’s wrong with this sentence? TELL ME.” or short two paragraph improvements), I found myself with a 35 subscore on this. Highlights to me how one test can be far better suited for an individual than another.