Raising Reading score in SAT v. ACT

sable999
Sun, 01 Apr 2018 14:09:52 +0000

I have been reading this blog for a while and value some of the advice that I have seen. I am a junior and I took the SAT in December and March and got the exact same score (700 EBRW and 770 Math) on both tests. I put in about 10 hours of reading prep between the two (I had not prepared for the first test). I actually thought the reading was harding in March and when I got back the score report, I had to reading answers that it said I omitted or multiple marked, so missed them, which I am guessing was sloppiness or poor erasing because I am quite certain I did answer them?? Anyway, same score.

I took the ACT in February (no preparation) and got a 32 with the following breakdown:

M 33
S 32
E 35
R 27

I had an issue with the time on the ACT and definitely had to rush through several reading questions.

My goal is to get a 34 on the ACT or a 1500 on the SAT and I probably can only take one more test. I would really appreciate it if anyone has thoughts on what would be the best test to focus on and if you have any specific test prep advice. Thanks!