EPTIf you want please state what you got on the SAT and ACT...thank you!
What's ACT Like?
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If you want please state what you got on the SAT and ACT...thank you! | ||
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GoShox
United States1842 Posts
The math is geometry and algebra. The English is mostly grammar. The science is what always threw me.. people say that if you simply read the problems the answers are easy to find. The reading is simple, the answers are in the text, so looking at the questions before actually reading so you know what to look for is a good idea. | ||
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Bill Murray
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a: 5 b: 10 c: 15 d: 20 it's best to work out the 10 or 15 because if you figure it's higher or lower you are minimizing what you will need to work out whereas if you work out a. you will have to potentially work out b and c, but if you work out b or c at the start, you will at maximum only have to work out two numbers. on the reading, they tell you not to do this, but i recommend getting the answers first and then skimming and finding where it talks about it. on the science you just have to use low level math and common sense. on the english, it would be best to get someone to go over your grammar like you would have when you were younger. my senior english teacher did this, and my score rose 7 points from a 25 to a 32. | ||
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Bill Murray
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hearsay though. | ||
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Cuyir
United States20 Posts
The English isn't too bad, some of the questions can be answered based on what sounds right, but others depend on some relatively obscure grammar rules. I recommend doing at least a few practice problems for this, so you get used to how they ask the questions. Math is usually pretty easy, the only problem is time. Don't waste too much on any questions, skip it and come back if you need to. Can't really give you much advice on the reading, because that section just comes easy for me, can't really explain it. Try skimming to get the gist of it, then look over the questions and go back to the text. Some of the questions refer to specific parts, so make sure to take those in context. Others are more general, so don't skim too lightly. Make sure to answer every question, because there isn't any penalty for getting questions wrong, unlike the SAT. Overall, I thought the ACT was generally easier than the SAT, as the test is more about what you know then applying what you know. Only taken it once so far, got a 31. | ||
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n.DieJokes
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On July 31 2010 13:58 ]343[ wrote: supposedly ACT is easier to get a perfect score on (if you're close to that level), but harder if you're... dumb or something since it has a lot of logic stuff on science section, and the other stuff is weighted less. hearsay though. Did you perfect it? | ||
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Navi
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Math is a little harder than on the SAT, because I think they use sine and very basic trig. English stuff is english stuff, just like the SAT's. Most colleges will only appreciate your ACT if you do ACT with writing. TBH they were pretty similar when I took them (ACT + SAT), just basic studying will help you for either of them. If you actually study the science section for a day or two, you will most likely get over a 30 on it. But I have a friend who does okay-mediocre on her SATs, but gets a 34 on the ACT cumulative. So it may be different for you | ||
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Divinek
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On July 31 2010 13:58 ]343[ wrote: supposedly ACT is easier to get a perfect score on (if you're close to that level), but harder if you're... dumb or something since it has a lot of logic stuff on science section, and the other stuff is weighted less. hearsay though. i would actually say that's true based on my experience but 1 sample size is a pretty small sample | ||
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R04R
United States1631 Posts
1890 on SAT, 30 on ACT. 710 math, and around 600 on reading and writing 36 Math, and everything else was around 30. Science, like everyone else said, is being able to find the answer accurately and efficiently. They give you a lot of text to read through but only some of it is useful. That's your job to do. | ||
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Bill Murray
United States9292 Posts
34/35 (34 on math) if you miss one 33 if you miss two on math or if you miss 3 on another section 32 might be like missing 5 or missing 4 on math cumulative. I'm not exactly sure when it gets to here, but the further it goes, the more you have to miss in a section. So, then, the gap between 18 and 19 would be like 5 or 6 questions different. The more you miss, the harder it is to go down points. Getting a 34 on reading like I did, I'm fairly certain I missed two. Hope you understand how it works also remember it is a timed test, so you will have to manage the pace you are working at. whenever i took it the other times, i got a 26 and a 27 on it. i wasn't a senior yet, and i didn't study for it any of the times i took it other than what i was doing in school. | ||
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Roffles
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Science is more like logic, no real science involved. I thought both exams were relatively alright, as long as you know how to really take tests. | ||
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Disregard
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TOloseGT
United States1145 Posts
It's a joke compared to the SAT imo. EDIT: woops, forgot to put my scores SAT: 2010 ACT: 33 | ||
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R04R
United States1631 Posts
On July 31 2010 14:24 Bill Murray wrote: The way it is graded is 36 = 0 wrong 34/35 (34 on math) if you miss one 33 if you miss two on math or if you miss 3 on another section 32 might be like missing 5 or missing 4 on math cumulative. I'm not exactly sure when it gets to here, but the further it goes, the more you have to miss in a section. So, then, the gap between 18 and 19 would be like 5 or 6 questions different. The more you miss, the harder it is to go down points. Getting a 34 on reading like I did, I'm fairly certain I missed two. Hope you understand how it works also remember it is a timed test, so you will have to manage the pace you are working at. whenever i took it the other times, i got a 26 and a 27 on it. i wasn't a senior yet, and i didn't study for it any of the times i took it other than what i was doing in school. There isn't a definite amount of questions missed in relation to score. It's a bell-curve, and ACT figures out the score by comparing it to the rest of the nation that took the test that specific day. a.k.a. try taking the test that's you believe is the least opportune time for everyone else like prom, finals, etc. | ||
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FiRe)
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On July 31 2010 15:02 TOloseGT wrote: ACT is easy as all hell. You can go in without any preparations except for the high school classes you took. It's a joke compared to the SAT imo. EDIT: woops, forgot to put my scores SAT: 2010 ACT: 33 Lol well I'm not naturally smart the guys here at TL, I kind of have to go beyond than most people to get an 'okay' grade which means have to excessively beyond to get a good grade. Well I got to study of a ACT study guide soon. | ||
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GoShox
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crayhasissues
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aev
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On July 31 2010 16:23 Scruffy wrote: ACT is cake. I took the GMAT today, and it is much more challenging. Lucky for me, I got away with a 460 with 2-3 days studying (400 was all I needed). The recommended study time is 3 to 6 months. Of course, that may be due to the fact that the GMAT is designed for prospective graduate school students... | ||
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Crahptacular
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