How to Get a Better Score on the ACT
Though the score you attain on your ACT may seem a relatively unimportant number, to many eager-to-be-college-bound students, this figure is of major significance. Because this score is intended to be a reflection of your overall academic skill, colleges take it into consideration when determining everything from admissions to scholarship granting. If your first attempt at the ACT proved less successful than you had hoped, or if you simply want to make your first go the winning one, try some techniques that could lead to enhanced ACT scores.
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Take the PLAN. The PLAN test is an assessment that many sophomores choose to complete. Your score on this assessment is not taken into consideration when determining college admissions, nor is it available to anyone other than you. The purpose of this test is to give you an authentic picture of what the ACT will be like, so taking it will likely prove an effective way to acquaint yourself with the test.
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Study with sample test questions. Many Internet sites and test prep books offer sample ACT questions that you can use for practice purposes. The most effective way to study is to complete these sample questions often. In doing so, you both test your knowledge and improve your overall understanding of what the test will be like.
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Hire a professional tutor. Though it will set you back a bit, hiring a professional tutor may also help you stay focused on studying. If you elect to pay someone to help you prepare for the ACT, this person will likely create a course of study specifically for you as well as schedule regular sessions, which may ensure that you don't give in to the temptation to put off studying.
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Answer all questions. Unlike the SAT, there is no guessing penalty on the ACT. Never skip any questions on your ACT, as all skipped questions will be immediately wrong. If nothing else, take a guess, as this gives you a 25 percent chance of scoring that point.
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Retake the test. Though you do have to pay for each ACT attempt, you can take the test as many times as you wish. Keep the fact that you can retake the test in mind when taking it the first time to help alleviate some of your stress. If your score ends up lower than you had hoped, give it another try, as each time you take the test you will be more familiar with the format and, as a result, potentially more likely to do well.
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