My daughter needs 6 more points on her ACT test, which is the best ACT prep to raise your score?

Question

Thank you all for the answers..my daughter is a 4.0 grade poing average student in the honor society and in AP classes...the problem with her ACT testing I think she scored low was because I told her she needed to be better rested and she was to nervouse because she knows this test means so much to get into her favorite college, she cried when she saw her score and knew she can do better..but she says her nerves betray her..I am looking for a better technique in prepping for her tests maybe go take the SAT instead so that she feels more confident.

Answer 1

6 points is a DRASTIC increase, and most research shows that retesters often score lower.

Why does she need to score so much higher? If it is for a school, I'd suggest looking into a school that more appropriately suits her talents and abilities.

However, if you and her are intent on increasing it, I'd suggest a program through Kaplan. It is expensive though. If she'll self study, the ACT prep book published by the College Board themselves was very helpful to me.

If she is not a Junior currently, know that her score will increase. We took an old version of the ACT in my Sophomore year. I got a 28 then. When I took it my Junior year, I got a 34. Obviously, that is a drastic increase. If she is younger, get her studying now. Have her take AP classes to boost her knowledge. Have her take practice tests. Make sure on the real test day, she has gotten adequate sleep and eats a healthy breakfast. Help her feel confident going into the test, and she'll likely do better!

If she is a Junior currently, she may not be able to boost her score that much, but it will still help to try some study books or programs. Also, most if not all schools will accept the ACT and SAT interchangeably. I personally did worse on the SAT than on the ACT, but I know many people who did better on the SAT. Maybe she could sign up to try to take that.

I hope she gets the results she hopes for, but don't let her beat herself up about it! Whatever your score-14, or 34, she'll end up somewhere good for HER. If her score doesn't accurately reflect her abilities and talents, there are other places on an application to make those clear. Work on helping her write a strong personal statement for instance.

Good luck to both of you!
-Nicole

Answer 2

6 points is a lot. If price is not an issue, try Huntington Learning Center. ACT test-prep there is one-on-one and the tutors are certified teachers or on their way to certification. They will provide a pre-test (as a diagnostic), a mid-course test, and a post test. Your daughter will be given books as well.

Supposedly Kaplan "broke the code" on standardized tests (they're best known for SATs), but I don't know if they have 1-on-1 tutorials.

If cost is an issue, two books with CD ROM should help. It will take discipline to get them done, however.

Answer 3

I hate to be rude but i dont see someone making a six point jump on the ACT those tests are made to be challenging that is i very wide range on that test. I managed a 26 composite on it when i took it in 03 and most colleges take that as a very respectable score (at least in 03 they did) since the highest u can get is 36. What did ur daughter get?