/r/ACT
A forum to discuss the ACT and forms of preparation for taking the test.
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Prep Materials
PLEASE READ THE WIKI: it has FAQ, study advice, and general information.
PLEASE READ THE r/ACT WIKI it has FAQ, study advice, and general information
NOTE: The following resources are the most commonly recommended resources for ACT prep on this subreddit. Big prep companies like Kaplan and the Princeton Review are not highly suggested.
This subreddit :)
CrackACT provides real past ACT tests but with no explanations
Uworld has a large question bank with explanations, highly recommended for all sections
The Official ACT Prep Book, which includes 5 practice tests
Math and essay books from College Panda
Reading and English books from Erica Meltzer
For The Love of ACT Science (FTLOAS) By Michael Cerro
ACT Black Book for strategy and conceptual ways to approach test, but no practice questions
Mock ACT proctoring video on YouTube to use with any practice test
Erica Meltzer and PrepScholar provides a helpful list of grammar rules
Upcoming Test Dates
NATIONAL TEST DATES
July 16, 2022 Register by June 17
September 10, 2022 Register by Aug 5
October 22, 2022 Register by Sep 16
December 10, 2022 Register by Nov 4
INTERNATIONAL TEST DATES
September 9/10, 2022 Register by Aug 12
October 21/22, 2022 Register by Sep 23
December 9/10, 2022 Register by Nov 11
February 10/11, 2023 Register by Jan 13
April 14/15, 2023 Register by Mar 17
Note: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you have 2 additional weeks to register, but you will be asked to pay a $25 late fee in addition to the registration price. If you miss the late registration deadline, you can still attempt to register. However, the late fee is increased to $50 and you are not guaranteed a seat or test booklet on the day of the exam.
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as the title says, I got a cease and desist from ACT b/c I posted some old test to this sub. for any1 trynna do the same thing, don't lol. i deadass thought I was gonna go to jail lol
does anyone know of any youtubers, articles, books, or other materials that are really good with explaining math?
i know a good majority of content, though there is some things i don't know, but i find my issue with a. lot of sources is that they explain things like they are reviewing something i'm supposed to alrerady know, if that makes sense. and then i get lost and stop paying attention to their explanation. i need something that will explain the concepts to me like i've never taken math before in my life so i can fully understand it, if anyone has any recommendations.
I got a 32 on a practice previously administered test and am aiming for a 34 super score My break down was English: 31 Math: 33 Reading: 32 Science:33 Looking to get into a top 25-50 university
School told us to go in blind as in don’t read or study. Lowest score was science-26, mostly because I’ve never seen anything like it before. Reading comprehension was a 32. Should I ditch the ACT and focus on the SAT? Or do I have some hope here?
I've been solving math practice tests pretty occasionally, my average score is 56-52. However, since 2 days ago, my score plummeted drastically, especially in 2023 practice test exams, and I've became way behind when it comes to timing. My trail is in the 14th of this month and I don't know what to do.
Hi!
I've taken the ACT a few times now, and I've noticed 2 of my 3 attempts had a test 5 while the 3rd attempt (October exam) didn't. I was curious if only certain exams have a test 5, and if ACT randomly chooses that? Like is that something that students know beforehand whether there'll be a 5th section?
Also, what timers do you guys suggest getting to use for the exam?
Thanks!!
I dont plan on taking writing again
I don’t know if anyone else took this same test, but my school took an ACT that was a little strange. Half of us had it on paper, and the other half on computer. I had it on computer, so I don’t know the form name. It had some different arrangement, like more questions in math and less in reading or something like that.
Regardless, it counts as a normal ACT and I can use the scores like any other. However, it’s been a month and a half and I still have no scores, as opposed to about two or three weeks.
Is anyone experiencing the same thing, or did anyone take this test?
(Note: Yes it was an official ACT, the website literally says scores coming)
I took the act 2 years ago I got a 22 as my score as a junior but my highest score was a 30 out of 36 on the reading section I would like to know if a 30 on the reading section is hard or not
so i have the act in 2 weeks, not time to study bc I have the sat right before that, I'm fine for all other subjects but math is completely messing up my composite, I haven't taken alg 2 or finished geometry yet, and I want to go from a 29 to at least a 33, ideally I'm willing to stay up all night studying for the entire week leading up to it
uhh send advice, resources, or emergency services please
I'm afraid I won't be able to get the score :(
I got an email from ACT earlier informing me that they moved my test date from December to February because there aren't any seats left in my test center, and all the other test centers in my country are full. I'm panicking right now because I'm a senior and this is my last chance to get my score in before applications. I emailed them back asking for a potential spot even if it meant that I had to take the writing portion, but I'm not sure if I'll get a response back in time. Is there anything I can do? I really need a seat for this December :((
Hello, I am taking the ACT test the 14th of December, I’ve been taking a lot of practice test and it seems like I’m stuck with my scores and I am unable to improve: I am for a 32+ currently I am getting between 28-30 for English, between 30-33 Math, 30-33 Science and 28-29 Reading.
I am unable to improve English and Reading
I think I could improve reading by doing a lot of practice but I am short on time and aiming to take 4 Practice test before the actual test, any suggestions? I am desparate and I really don’t want to retake it…
are the mini math practice tests from crack act great for act math??
I'm getting tested for the gifted class, and have an IEP. I'm gonna study every day, and have a 4.0 GPA. I want to work as a computer support specialist in Colorado, too.
I need to take the WorkKeys test for a job that I am applying for. Can I take the test online or do I have to go to a testing center?
My biggest problem is the reading and the maths what are ways to improve them
I have timed my self multiple times on the reading 4 minutes and answering the questions with the rest, but for some reason its like time vanishes, also i don't want to scavenger hunt or "skim read," as when I tried it don't go so well /(I already know the character relationship and tone and emotion-things to look for while reading but is their another)
Hi all
Does anyone know what date does registration open for April 5th 2025. I only see the deadline on the act site not when it opens up
Thanks!
I’ve taken a few full length practice math ACT test given to me by my ACT teacher and my score has been pretty consistent. On almost each test I’ve gotten around a 19. my biggest challenge is time; I always guess on around 50% of the test because I’m bad at time distribution. I don’t have enough math knowledge because I’m currently a junior taking algebra 2 and my teacher is still doing review like problems (ex. Adding polynomials). I wonder if it’s possible for me to get around a 30 in the math section before February 26th of next year. Every other section is pretty solid, it’s just math.
Hi everyone,
my score before this test overed around high to mid 35(34.75-35.25[ocasional 36]) - ( around 35-36 english, 34-36 math, 35-36 reading, and 33-35 science) based on 5 of so practice tests. I took another one this Saturday and got a 31 composite, 30 english, 34 math, 30 reading, 30 science. When i was doing this test, i knew something was off as i wasnt getting my usual confidence when answering questions, and science and reading were a timing struggle.
Has this happened to anyone else before? if so please help.
Thank you
hypothetically speaking someone made a 28 on the last ACT and signed up to take it in December and has not studied… is that person cooked🤨
E-28 M-25 S-25 R-33
And does anyone have quick tips to give this hypothetical person…