Karissa Hunt The ACT is the all knowing exam that decides your future. Fail the ACT, fail life, become trash. Anyways, the ACT (American College Testing) doesn’t have to control your life (I was kidding earlier). Yes, it’s important and you do have to put in effort, unless you’re a rare breed of Sean Meredith, but still… Besides the normal testing tips of sleeping eight hours and eating breakfast, I’m here to teach you tricks that will supplement your efforts in the classroom and when cramming the night before.
Choose the most concise answer Especially in the English portion, they love putting redundant information in their answers. The longest answer isn’t always the best, so you cannot judge by length. If you do not understand an answer, you are not dumb; it is just the wrong answer, so don’t worry. Plug in the Answer If you are stumped during the Math Section, damage your calculator with your tears. If possible, just plug the answers given into the equation or problem. It is time consuming though, so just use that as a last resort. Always answer the ones you know first and go back. Skim the Passages First of all, you can choose which one to read first. Pick the passage you are most comfortable with, like if you hate fiction don’t start with the prose fiction. Be conscious of time and skim over the passage for main idea and then look at the questions. Answer all of the questions You are not penalized for wrong answers. Only the questions that are right are counted. The chances that at least one of the questions will be right is better than not having a chance. So, when there is five minutes left of the test pick a letter and bubble in the remaining answers. Seriously, it will help. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE The key to scoring well is, sorry to say, practicing and studying. Many people who do not score well on the exam are simply not good test takers and get flustered. Familiarize yourself with the time restrictions, format, and content. Check out ACT Prep books from the library a month before the test. Just reviewing the subject you struggle with most will boost your score. Take the ACT early to get a feel for the test. Practice and take it again. You will see improvement. Complete conflicting viewpoints sections last Science is the last section of the ACT. Perhaps you've already had a silent breakdown by this point and you literally can’t. It’s important to relax and understand you really don’t need to be a quantum physicist to score well. Conflicting Viewpoints takes the most time and is typically harder because you have to comprehend two paragraphs of information. Start with easy to read graphs; you don’t have to read the prompt unless you are confused about the graph, but typically the answers are in the graphs. So remember, conflicting viewpoints last and it is just graphs. When picking a location, pick one that your friends are not going to Yes, it will be scary to go to a location not knowing anyone. But, during the test you’ll feel less competitive to finish first, causing careless mistakes. You will be more focused on your test which will help you recall knowledge and not think about how everyone is saying that Becky has good hair. I can not promise you a 36 on the ACT because of these tips. It is earned by those who focus during classes and comprehend what their weaknesses are. Strengthen your weaknesses. After taking the first ACT reflect, Why did I have too much time during Reading? Perhaps you rushed through the questions, or you just comprehend quickly. Did I run out of time on Math? Then most likely you are taking too much time working through hard problems. Identifying your skills will make you more aware of what needs to be done to get your dream score. Revisit these tips and work with your teachers. I wish all of you the best of luck, but then again, you won’t need it.
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