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@Abdullahj2028
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 • 3 years ago •
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How to improve my ACT score?
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I am an international student giving the ACT via a computer. My current score is a 29. I have a 26 in English, 30 in Math, 24 in Reading, and 35 in Science. How do I get to a 35? What is the best prep strategy for me right now? And what is the best strategy for attempting the reading section on a computer?

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@CameronBameron
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 • 3 years ago

Currently your English/Reading is a 82% percentile raw score and a 74% percentile raw score. And your Math is an 94% and Science 99% raw score.

There are only 3 main sections where you can improve. I think it's also important to get your Math score up since most international applicants have both a high Math and Science score, usually Math higher than Science. So you want to end up with a 34/36 or a 35/36 on Math Science.

On English/Reading you really need 34s. Getting your English/Reading up 8-10 points, will be very diffficult. Personally I think you should subcribe to a online test prep service since self studying has not produced the results you are looking for. I don't know what your final scores might look like but since reading is very difficult for that might be your weakest score in the end.

https://www.prepscholar.com/act/s/pricing

https://www.princetonreview.com/college/act-34-tutoring?ceid=tersh-nav-test-prep-1

https://www.kaptest.com/act/courses/act-prep-online

https://supertutortv.com/pricing/

Also, don't minimize the important of taking the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Tests for English proficiency, you want like 105+, 7.5+, 125+ scores on 1 of those.

Good Luck.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@Abdullahj20283 years ago

I researched and I do not need English Proficiency Tests as I have been studying in an education system where the primary language of communication has been English for the past 16 years. As far as Math is concerned I got 7 wrong in my test, I will perfect that. I have scored perfectly on the SAT Math Section Practice Test multiple times, so I will definitely improve that. English is also extremely improvable as I scored nearly full in the SAT Writing section.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@Abdullahj20283 years ago

But I think there might be some changes with the ACT English section. Reading is just the only issue., I am aiming for an overall 34+. Tips to attempt Reading on a computer.

@CameronBameron3 years ago

You seem pretty confident you don't need outside help. All I can say then then is good luck. 90+% of the CV members are Americans who take the ACT at test centers with paper and a #2 pencil so I'm not sure you are going to get Computer Tips for taking the ACT reading section online. With scores of 24, it's clear you do not understand the Reading section material, its not a test taking tip problem.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@Abdullahj20283 years ago

No, don't get me wrong. I will get outside help. I have already started exploring the links that you have sent me. Thank you so much for that!

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