im a pretty good student; that is i have a 4.1 gpa and after my senior year i should have about a 4.2. However, for some reason i cannot take a standardized test to save my soul. I've taken the act and got a 27, and the english and math i got a 30 on both, but the reading and science kill me. I think it's because i'm a slow test taker and the 35 minutes that they give you is just not enough. so, i was just wondering could i realistically get into any good colleges. i mean a northwestern, georgetown, university of michigan, or maybe even a stanford. thanks for anyone who read this and please help me with my problem.
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A 27 should meet the requirements for these schools. I would, however, search the universities websites for their requirements to be sure.
Yeah, i guess you're right, however i feel that i am much more intelligent then the act suggests i am. Would you have any suggestions on how i could improve my score? I feel that the questions i answer i do an excellent job on, but i'm just not a fast enough test taker and therefore i end up rushing on the reading and science tests. I get the feeling that you're in college, so i'm wondering what your thoughts are on the act for me; especially on the reading and science?
When you are taking the ACT, or any standardized test for that matter, the key is to answer all of the questions. Whether you know the correct answer or not, answer put down an answer.
Go through and answer the questions that you know for sure. If you are not sure about a question, move on to the next and come back to it later. Do this twice and you will be surprised at how many questions you get knocked out in a timely fashion.
On the questions that you do not know for sure, imagine this situation.
The sky is:
A)Orange
B) Blue
C) Teal
D) Baby Blue
Most questions are set-up like this. There is on answer that is defiantly NOT true (orange). Automatically mark that one out. You just increased your chances of getting the answer correct by 25%. The other two are usually closer to the correct answer (teal/baby blue). Find which one of these two is least likely to be it and mark it out (teal). Now you have two left and a 50% chance of getting it right. It's simply the power of deduction.
The problem most people have is over-thinking. Just use these few steps and it will help you a lot. Also, once you hit that one minute mark, go ahead and mark in any questions that you do not have answered yet. That way you at least have a chance of getting them right.
Also, when taking these tests, always, ALWAYS go with your first choice. Often, when people go back and change answers, they get them wrong.
As for the schools you listed, I agree with What. Look at their websites and see what they will accept/require. You can always plead your case if worst comes to worst. And don't worry, test scores aren't the only thing schools look at.
LUC:D