Ok so I took the SAT twice, but didn’t do very well.. (Probably due to lack of trying in School…) Being Home schooled.. Anyhow, I need some help… I got a high enough score on the SAT to get into the college I want, but I need to bring it up for a 4000 dollar scholarship from the school… It’s just for Critical Reading and Math, but if you can help with Writing as well, I will try to study that. Basically, I only got 920 between the two, which is horrible.
My Scores:

Critical Reading: 470, 480
Math: 440, 410
Writing: 470, 440

Those are the scores by 1st test then 2nd.
Now I believe the college I am going for takes the best of the two scores in Math and Reading, but either way, I would like to improve it.. I realize it would be hard, but there is no way for getting tutoring, and I believe the test is sometime in the next 3 months.. That as well as maybe taking the ACT test because I was told sometimes it is different for certain people..
Let me know your thoughts, thanks.

Can someone please explain what I am doing wrong? I’ve been taking the ACT almost every single time. I’ve only missed two dates. I am a senior and the ACT is over for me. I learned that if you keeep taking it, your scores will improve. I’ve only increased my ACT composite by 3. It went from a 21 to 24 in only 3 years. I brought a book to study. I did study my brains out. Every day for two weeks before the test, I sat in library in a quiet room and did the pratice test. And every single day, I began to improve until the day before the actual test date. I took a lot of time out to study. I went from a 25 to a 31 composite. I timed myself and didn’t cheat. I also didn’t go back and do the same test questions. I did 10 ACT tests-English, Math, Science, and Reading. I followed as if it was an actual test. The only factor that was different was that I was by myself and not with people on the actual test date. I don’t understand why I am still getting a 24?
It feels like I wasted my time for studying and paying for the tests. I just don’t get it. I don’t think I was too nervous. I did all the normal things like eat a healthy diet, sleep well, and be relaxed. I did feel confident, I was sure most of my answers were correct. All the tests, I did try both ways. Try to be confident and try to be not. I tried almost every technique I could come up with. Still nothing.

ACT scores are distributed normally with a mean μ = 28 and a standard deviation
σ = 4.8.
How high must a student score in order to place in the top 20% of students taking the ACT test?

Hey guys : ]
I’m taking the ACT in April. I took a practice test and got a 26 on it. I’m aiming for a 30. How should I prepare? I have the Princeton Review book, but I want other sources.Thanks

Also, do you think 30 is reasonable? I don’t want to reach for a score that’s impossible.

I am a junior taking the ACT for the first time. I expect to score a 28-32 without studying much. I will take the test many more times, but should I send scores to my top colleges so far? Are there any advantages or disadvantages?

Im a high school junior, thinking about taking the ACT and SAT tests this year. I have a stellar reading score, but a terrible math score. I need a book that isnt just full of practice tests, but shows how to do the problems and helps you with learning them.

Also, should I take the test this year? or should i wait for next year so that I’ve gotten more classroom experience? Or should I take both?

Thank You

I will be taking the Act test in April.

So. I’m taking the ACT for a third and final time on October, 25th. I have "The Real ACT Test Prep" Book by Kaplan. But I am still having difficulty with things. Especially the math. Know of any free online flash cards or math specifics online that would explain anything I could encounter? Thanks

P.S. Previous scores: First time 22. Second time 24.

it was my first time taking the act test am going to be a senior this coming school year. i want to know if my act score of 19 is good or bad compared to my gpa in school what are the chances i could get a scholorship or something?

ok i am taking the ACT test in 2 weeks , can you tell me about it,is it hard??
and waht good things to do before taking it , and weaht books to read???
thanx for your help:)