how i ~finessed~ a 36 on the act + tips! 

“start studying the summer before junior year” me starting two weeks before the test: 😳

Me studying literally a day before the act 😃

The fact that she felt “eh” about a 34 makes me feel bad inside

i'm a rising senior who hasn't taken act yet and cannot get beyond 29 so this is literally perfect timing, thank you so much!!

“start studying the summer before junior year” me watching this four days before i take it without a drop of studying: 😅😅

I think a lot of people don’t stress how important a good mindset is before the test. I had gotten a 29 twice in a row, and didn’t study ONE bit before my last test, but I went in treating it like a war and that I needed to attack every question with relentless effort because everything was on the line. My parents had yelled at me the night before because they were pissed I didn’t study, and I used that as fuel. I was hungry to succeed. And I got a 32 EDIT: I found this after a while and wanted to share another tip that helped me. At some point during the test you may begin to panic because you don’t know something or feel like you’re going to fast/slow etc. If this happens to you just remember to breathe and do the best you can with what you have. Stay calm and muddle through and you’ll be fine, the worst thing you can do is go bananas.

who else is watching this the night before the act lmao

My parents have literally been making me take practice tests everyday and I after taking it a few weeks ago, I got a 33. Honestly, getting a 36 will put their hearts at rest than mine. *sigh* Thanks for the tips tho!

I'm taking my ACT in 2 weeks as a senior. . .now I'm panicking 😂😭

video: study summer before junior year me: studying a week before I take the act

My ACT is tomorrow morning. I DID AMAZING. atleast a 22. I did SOOOOO goooood. so good. I passed my ACT tommorow. Flying colors. I made everyone so proud!!

I used all of these recommended subject-specific prep books for the ACT too. They are really in-depth and offer tons of practice, really drilling you and forcing you to increase your score in those sections. As she said, its best to allocate about a week or 2 for each book, so it's hard to do a lot of this prep last minute. Also, I didn't study science at all because I did good in it for one of my tests, and then in the next test my science score went to from a 33 to 27, so I purchased "For the love of ACT Science" which helped me bring my act science score up to a 35. Overall, I got a 35 from the fall test in my senior year and I'm really happy.

I think if you’re planning to retake it taking the summer before your senior year to study is perfect 👌🏽. I got a 21 my junior year and then took it again my senior year and got 33

me sitting here with a 20 and feel like im failing at life.

I just want a 21 how yall getting 32? When i took it i got a 16 yall teach me please 😔

the act scores help with scholarships but pleaseeee don’t stress about getting a very good “perfect” score especially if ur going to community college (i am going to community college dw is not a bad thing) for nursing school at the school im going to (northwest) you need a 19 to get in. a 36 is amazing to strive for but if you don’t get a 36 don’t worry. it doesn’t define how smart you are. i’m homeschooled and tests aren’t as important as public school makes it out to be. just study ( i have an app called something like act prep it’s very helpful for my adhd brain!) just don’t stress. because the stress will just take over and you won’t be able to retain information. i haven’t taken the act yet but i’m taking it next weekend. i am scared bc i haven’t taken a test around a bunch of people but i’m gonna study and take notes and all that so it’ll all work out. plus take in a calculator... and use it as much as you can. it doesn’t matter. don’t cheat either!!! just do ur best and take as much time as you can !!!

I am fully aware I am watching this out of procrastination when I could be actually studying. But this was super helpful. Now I can get the materials I actually need.

“start studying the summer before junior year” me, the night before taking the act for the first time in my junior year, not having studied: 😃

i just took the last act i’m ever going to take, started in seventh grade and haven’t let up til now, i know im not gonna get a 36 because my math is pitiful but i’m putting high score energy out into the universe

ngl i just watched this intro about 5 times already just laughing at how stupid i look

love the intro energy

I just took the ACT and the science section had to be the easiest. One thing I would for some tips that help me get familiar was - Knowing rules - REMEMBERED MATH FORMULAS GUYS ( I STRUGGLED WITH THIS A LOT) - Knowing your grammar and structure - When reading, skim and annotate don’t spend so much time on questions for reading. If you don’t understand then just move on. - Practice. Practice Practice. TAKE PRACTICE EXAMS AND TIME YOURSELF! This was you can understand where your strengths and weakness. - The last thing to do is just do your best. I usually have test anxiety but don’t worry so much about your school just do your best and take it as many times. Start with a small goal instead of a huge one for example 19 to a 34. Thats a lot but it’s an high expectations which you can still have but have a goal where you can reach that’s also reasonable! I hope this helps!

I'm in my sophomore year and I'm so glad I found this video! I'll definitely be following these tips

im studying summer AFTER junior year :)

me studying an hour before the act 🏃🏿‍♀️💨

Got a 34 in February... 36 English 31 Math 35 Reading and 32 Science. I’m retaking in April to get at least a 35, so I’m going to have to grind out math and make sure my basic skills are good. For science I’m going to have to REALLY review the books I bought over the summer... thanks for the help!! Will update after April ..

"study the summer before junior year" *watching this video with two weeks left till the ACT*

i forgot i was suppose to take the act this year, so now im here watching videos on how to pass and study

i just wanna get a 25😫 and im sooo behind

my act test has been cancelled 3 times already bc of covid. I just want to take it :(

Thanks for the tips, got a 24 on my first ACT as a Junior (honestly I did betterI than thought I would). Not bad but there’s definitely plenty of room to improve. I didn’t do this well on the PSAT or SAT. So I’m gonna shoot to improve my ACT score Senior year. 💪

I had an entire plan for the ACT, then my school district moved it up a bunch and instead of two weeks I now have a few days.

Not me watching this at 7:10 when I have to be at school by 7:40 to take the test 😭

Oh my gosh!! This is perfect!! I'm at the end of my sophomore year and I'll be studying this summer!!

me watching this even though i took the sat

My school told me that the Act would be in the March but it’s next week ☹️

Took the ACT November of 2022 and got a 25. On par for the college I’m applying to, but I’d like to stand out as much as possible. Taking the ACT again in two weeks! Manifesting at least a 30 through much studying and anxiety-reduction techniques… If I get notified, I’ll update this comment with my score~

I have ONE month left UGHHH, I'm stressing so bad but your tips give me motivation to study with the time I have left

i’m so happy we aren’t taking the act or sat this year because of covid. now i can use this whole year to prepare for my senior year

okay so i just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH, i haven't done it yet i still have 12 days to study but I'm so thankful that people like you upload these types of videos.

I got a 24 😑 I’m taking it again in a month. Wish me luck *Edit: I got a 29. Not super excited but at least I improved 🤷‍♀️ one of my friends got a 34 tho* 😒😔

this is so helpful! my act has been cancelled 3 times and now I’m taking it in september :(

Here is my ACT story. I've taken ACT 4x and about to take it a fifth. First time, I took it in my junior year and got a 19. Second time in my junior year, I got a 20. Third time in my junior year, I got a 22, but notably, I got my reading and English up by 5-6 pts to 25 and 26 respectively. Problem is my math and science remained both at 19 for the past three tests. The last test I took though, I got a 23. English went down by one, reading went down by 4... but my math went up by 3 and science went up by 6!!! If my reading hadn't gone down and my English and reading had at least stayed the same, I would've gotten a 25, which is what I am currently aiming for. I take it in four days and my goal is between a 27-30, a 36 would be lovely, but for me as a person who struggles to take tests, it's most likely not realistic, but hey you never know. One tip Ik is that reading and science test the same skill and they shouldn't be but at max 1 pts apart. I still haven't gotten there but hopefully soon! Wish me luck and I'll be back with my new score soon :)

I'm Korean who's going to study ACT for Embry Riddle! I was having hard time choosing my Reading section book but I decided to buy these books you recommended without hesitate !thanks to your recommendation!! 😊

science timing kills me

I'm trying to study, but like it's hard when it's summer.

me the night before taking the ACT for the second time lmao

I’m in 8th grade and 12 years old (I skipped 7th grade) and i’m already studying for the ACT and the SAT. :’) My dream college is Harvard so I have to work hard.

the way ur intro SENDS me

"sTuDy thE SumMer bEfoRe jUnioR YeAr" Me when the ACT is in 5 days with terrible math and skimming skills: 😀😀😀

I registered for ACT, but never studied for it. I really just want to see if I can do ACT better than SAT after I study some.

I'm currently a junior and will be taking the act next month... Hope everything goes well on that day:)

one thousand subscribers here we go!!!!2!! ur content is a lifesaver

haley. thank you so much for this advice. Despite these lame ah comments saying "it didn't work" or "what i did was yadada yadda yadda" you come here with real and helpful advice. kudos!

Me studying at the last second for ACT's. 😭😭😭

Taking my tests LITERALLY tomorrow as a senior, wish me luck! :)

came across this just in timeee. taking an act thats being offered to all sophomores for free this april.. been too anxious about it even knowing it can change these next 2 years.

"you have more time before junior year in the summer" me whos doing the ib program 😃

taking the act in a few months ! also starting it kinda late (fall of senior year, same as u... kinda worried eek) b/c of covid which is a huge bummer but i'll reply to this comment with my score when i get it !! thank u for the advice hehe

Yayyy this is the summer before my junior year and I’m gonna start studying 😂

Thanks for this I’m almost 30 and found this quite helpful

I've got a little under a month to study for my ACT (I'm a senior and I've never taken it-). I'm gonna use these tips and update w my score!! Wish me luck :))

My ACT's are tomorrow and god knows that I ain't ready-

Watching this less than 12 hours before the ACT

Just put all 3 books in my Amazon cart! Will be ordering this week

This lady saved my whole career

I got a 14 on my act last year then retook it and got a 16 twice and now I’m studying to get above a 21 I hope my future self did it😔

how did you get a 36. i am so jealous.

This is such a great video, and just in time! I’m a sophomore right now, and I plan to take it junior year.

I’m a freshman who’s trying to prepare for the practice act because I want to get a perfect score the first time i take it. I know it’ll be difficult, but I know I can do it if I try hard enough and study.

"study the summer before junior year" Me: night before the test, take it or leave it. tomorrow is gonna suck

I got into Louisiana Tech with a 21 on the act and I’ve met a guy who got rejected from there with a 30 so I’m proud I got in I had a good gpa and only took it 1 time due to COVID. LaTech might not be the best but it’s the best in state for me and I’m not leaving Louisiana due to TOPS lol

girl I needed this over the summer

me makin a 25 on my 1st act and i'm about to take it again with literally no studying 😃😃 as long as the number goes up i'm happy with it

Thak you so much for all the informations you gave us . could you make video for outlining the college essay?

last year i said i’d study, now it’s in 6 days and i haven’t studied at all

"...and I'm not going to be able to marry a rich white boy in Finance."😂😂

when beauty meet brain

When you get older, the vast majority of you realize this was mostly BS. If you are born with a lot of money, you will get that college degree anywhere with no effort. Those without can of course do a little better if you study hard on this rat maze game they have made, but will often be bumped out by the 1% if you get too close to the sun. Many of you are to young to know this, but people figured this out quite a while ago. Protested it even with students with college degree's, 4.0gpa, ect and no career or job. What I am trying to say is, you do not need to kill yourself with these things. What you need is practical skills. Practical and useful in current markets and knowing where to apply these. How many jobs are looking for people who can do double integrals and vector formula's in thier sleep? Not many and most do not pay anymore so. Bill Gates did not get rich from college, he dropped out. I know this will seem impossible cause you have all been told one thing and here is a guy telling you the opposite(I didn't ether). But it will come full circle. Wish you all luck and good health, the future is more unstable then ever.

I’m taking my act tomorrow morning and this is all the studying I’m doing 🤦🏻‍♂️

Taking my ACT first thing in the morning and have to make a 22 in order to qualify for a dual enrollment class. I'm so stressed man.

Hey! Can you give a link for those books or where I can find them? :)

Who taking it tomorrow?

when u have 3 weeks left of summer and you haven't started studying...

Me looking at this video the morning of the act

Got 1 month to prepare for the act just made the reservation today.. wish me luck lol

Hey! Do you recommend the act math book you used? I’m taking my ACT at the end of September and I’m trying to decide whether to buy the book you used or the college panda act math book. I also normally score around a 28-30 on the math section and I want to know if you think the book you used would be helpful for me to raise my score.

I got a 35 on the ACT. Haha! I am just joking. I got a 26.

should I get the 2nd edition for the English book or the 4th edition

my exam is tomorrow😍

I just finished my freshman year and I take my first ACT on june 12 I am trying to get into a public residential high school which is litterer a school for hella smart kids. I am nervous.

I got an 18 my first time and she wasn't satisfied with a 34... imagine

me studying a week before the act during my senior year 🤡

My parents are making me study right now and I am in 8th grade. My brother did the same thing and got a 35.

me looking at this 2 hours before😃

im just about to start my junior year, your advice helps a lot, thanks~!!

I got a 16 on mine but I'm taking it again

I got a 20 my senior year of high school… after taking it 5 times. I really want to retest now that I’m older trying to enroll Into a nursing program. I want a 36 😩

I'm taking it on October 23. It'll be my second time taking it, I took it Junior year and I won't divulge my results but I got a really terrible score and really wasn't happy with it, so I'm actually doing a lot more studying now

1:54 ... Me, a highschool Freshman who wants to be a law student in the future: 👁👄👁