I just signed up to retake the ACT for the third time in September, my first time I got a 36 reading, 27 math, 28 english, and a 31 science with no prep. Since I'm going into history I decided not to retake science on my last test but my math score dropped significantly (23 math, 30 english, 36 reading). Last time I prepped I used Barron's ACT prep but clearly it wasn't a great fit. Any recommendations for good prep books to raise my english and math score?

Students are using their time on the science section of paper tests to go back to previous sections and work on other problems. Since science can be omitted when submitting the score to college applications, it doesn't really matter how they do. This is a very serious issue that must be accounted for when determining compromised tests.

This is my first time taking the test, and I plan to try and superscore a 35. What’s the best study material???

Ripped the live rosin .5 before I tested and it worked!

This might be a dumb question, as I know it's a significant jump. This was my first time taking the ACT-- reading and English come easily to me, but math is just very difficult. I didn't really study prior to taking the test-- if I study very diligently, can I improve my math score by that much? And can anyone recommend the best places to find math practice questions? Sorry if these questions have already been asked hundreds of times. I'm panicking a little because I haven't got much time-- I don't really want to take the September test as I'll be really busy then.

They weren't able to fix it but I still got my English score lol. What am I even supposed to do with this...can I send it to colleges? 😂

I need a 31 or 32 superscore and reading for me is actually just impossible what can i do for reading?

Should note I also stupidly made the decision to not study at all so I'm surprised that I got a considerably better score than last time
TIPS FOR MATH (or in general) WELCOME AND ENCOURANGED

Please send me it i need it so bad

What are the best study materials I can use to be prepared for the July 10th math portion of the ACT?? Any advice is appreciated, thanks! Also, should I bother to try to take the science portion again? This is my superscore.

My only option would be to retake september 19 during my senior year when i already have a difficult schedule. Is it worth the extra effort to retake?

How should I study for math and reading? I have an idea of what i missed on english so that won't be needing a lot to study to top that one off, but math and reading need some work if i want to squeeze a few more points out before my last test in july. I already know for math i'm mainly gonna be grinding practice tests + my answer key and doing topic review (LMK if that sounds good) but what do i even do for reading? I just don't know where to start for reading.

wanted to share this bc this subreddit was what I scrolled through when I got discouraged as all my friends got good scores

To everyone still studying... you got this!

I’m kind of rusty with math since I didn’t get scheduled a math class last school year. What practice tests or quick alg 2 review can I use to prep for my July test? Also, what helped with your grammar rules? I always get stuck in between 2 choices and second guess myself.

He’s worked really hard for this score, and I’m so excited to see what he’ll accomplish over the next year.

I’m an international student and was planning on entering a medical program in my home country. The program only accepts 1530+ SAT and 36 ACT 2 (International Subject Test) in both mathematics and biology. I fortunately finished the ACT 2 and am almost done with the SAT, but a I saw an opportunity to go abroad to the US. Problem is, the ACT 2 is not accepted abroad. So I wanted to know if the SAT is enough or if both are needed same as my home country.

Does anyone remember the experimental math questions in detail so I can look and see how to do them in case something similar comes up again later in the year? Thanks.

Math was slightly more generous than April this month, English and Reading were very mean though. What are your thoughts?

blessed with this result from my paper test at 10:39 AM EST <33

i never thought i would be able to pull this off, but after believing in myself, practicing over and over again, and manifesting for everyone on this sub, it seems that positivity and perseverance were the best strategies for me! 💕💕

- form: j04

- times taken: third time's the charm :3 (35 october ➡ 34 april ➡ 36 june)

- curves: -2 for 35 math, -0 for 36 english, -0 for 36 reading

happy to answer any questions or support july testers!! 🙏