Are ACT practice tests harder than the actual ACT?
The Reading and Science sections are little easier particularly the Reading. The passages are much shorter and the questions are much easier than on the real ACT. The Science is a little better and does a good job testing basic skills needed but is a little easier.
Are ACT practice tests easier?
Most ACT experts agree that they are easier than what you’ll see today. Practice tests 4 and 5 will give you a more accurate sense of the test you’ll be taking.
How do I practice for the ACT test?
ACT Strategy
- Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and ACT study guide handy.
- Take the second practice test “open book” as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.
- Take any other practice tests as if it were test day.
Is there a free ACT practice test?
All Free, Full-Length ACT Practice Tests There is currently one full-length official ACT available for free online, in two formats. One format is a printable practice ACT that you can download, print, and take with pencil and paper.
Is getting a 25 on the ACT hard?
With a score of 25, you are in the 79th percentile of all test takers. More likely than not, with a score of 25, you’ll often be in or near the commonly accepted range at selective colleges. The exception may be the highly selective colleges.
How many practice tests should you take before ACT?
So how many practice tests should you be taking over the course of your exam prep? While there is no concrete universal number, typically taking one practice test every 10 hours of prep (or about once per month) is most effective for many ACT and SAT students.
How hard is it to get a 27 on the ACT?
Getting a 27+ on the ACT is doable, but if you do really badly in one section, that section could pull your entire score to 26 or lower. Don’t let this happen! With study and hard work, you can be strong enough on the exam to get a 27—even if your scores in a section or two are a little below that 27 target.
Is a 22 on ACT good?
A score of 22 is a good score and is better than average. It puts you in the top 62nd percentile of the applicants for the test.
How do you get a 30 on the ACT?
To get a 30, you must score highly on all four sections of the exam (excluding Writing). Specifically, you’ll need to get at least a 30 on two sections and a composite score of 29.5 (which rounds to 30) or higher. This means you can only miss a handful of questions on each section.
How many times a week should I study for the ACT?
Two hours a week of studying for two months is a good general goal if you are closer to the test date. If you have four or more months before the test, you could try just an hour a week.
Are Princeton Review ACT practice tests accurate?
I did another survey with five students studying for the ACT using only The Princeton Review course. I asked for their practice test and final ACT score. I found the accuracy to be between 84% to 93%.