The Impact of a Good Study Plan
Practice makes perfect! This saying is not only true for things like sports and music, but also for taking tests like the ACT. Studying for such an important test can seem daunting and difficult, but if you just take the time to practice, you can improve your study skills and get higher test scores.
You Know the Test
A comprehensive study plan includes taking practice tests. The key word there is practice; much like when your sports team practices for a game, the practice ACT sets you up for success on the real thing. You’ll know what to expect in each section, from the different types of questions to how long you have to complete each section. Taking a timed test can be frustrating because you might be nervous you won’t finish on time, but if you practice, you can work on answering questions and reading passages efficiently and in a timely manner.
You Have an Understanding of Strengths and Weaknesses
When you can take a look at how you’re doing on all of your practice tests, you find patterns within the areas you’re consistently doing well in and those you are not. You can sit down with your practice test results and ask yourself: why am I getting this wrong? Take extra time to focus on the types of questions you’re missing and find ways to correct them. When you spend your study time focusing on your weak spots, you’ll be able to master them eventually.
You Are Prepared for Success
When you put in enough study time, you’ll be equipped to do the best you can on the ACT. You should know the score you’re aiming for and how much studying you’ll need to do to meet that goal. For every one point you want to increase your score, you should add about 10 hours of study time. Make sure you’re preparing far enough in advance of your test date so you give yourself adequate time to study.
When you put in the work, you increase your chances of scoring high on the ACT. If you’ve done everything you can, your composite score will reflect your hard work. Reach out to one of our test prep experts to work together on your personal study plan.