# \#practice-test **URL:** https://experthub.prepscholar.com/tag/practice-test/39.md [Latest](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/tags.md) --- ## [Where can I find free ACT practice tests?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/where-can-i-find-free-act-practice-tests/7474)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 3:52am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/where-can-i-find-free-act-practice-tests/7474 "2016-01-11T03:52:05Z")
I've already gone through the practice tests in the Real ACT Prep Guide, but I want to do more official tests. Are there any others that've been released by the ACT? --- ## [Should I take a break from studying between tests?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-take-a-break-from-studying-between-tests/7779)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 6:15am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-take-a-break-from-studying-between-tests/7779 "2016-05-05T06:15:26Z")
I’ve already taken the old SAT, the new PSAT, and just recently the ACT. I also just finished my PARCC testing, and I’ll have my AP tests next month. My mom thinks I should take a break, and not take another SAT practic… --- ## [Practice resources for ACT Math?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/practice-resources-for-act-math/7599)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2016, 10:57am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/practice-resources-for-act-math/7599 "2016-02-05T10:57:50Z")
I've been doing a bunch of practice for the ACT and it seems like my scores are not going up at all anymore. I'm at a standstill with Math (can't get above 25). Any suggestions to help me improve my score? A book, a webs… --- ## [Necessary to take full practice tests when studying for the SAT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/necessary-to-take-full-practice-tests-when-studying-for-the-sat/7524)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 7:17am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/necessary-to-take-full-practice-tests-when-studying-for-the-sat/7524 "2016-01-25T07:17:21Z")
I have the SAT Blue Book, and I'm wondering if I should do the full practice tests or if I can just do sections. I don't have many opportunities to spend an extended period of time on practice testing. Will it matter if … --- ## [Mid-20s on ACT Reading - how to improve?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/mid-20s-on-act-reading-how-to-improve/7596)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2016, 2:07am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/mid-20s-on-act-reading-how-to-improve/7596 "2016-02-05T02:07:58Z")
I keep taking practice tests, but my score never seems to shift from around a 25 on the Reading section. Going straight to the questions didn't work at all for me. Should I just read the whole passage very fast first? Ev… --- ## [Is it possible to take too many SAT practice tests?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-it-possible-to-take-too-many-sat-practice-tests/7604)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2016, 3:17am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-it-possible-to-take-too-many-sat-practice-tests/7604 "2016-02-08T03:17:35Z")
Assuming I start studying 2 weeks before the SAT, would 3 practice tests in a week plus review be too much and would that burn me out? Please advise. Thank you! --- ## [How many SAT practice tests should I do before taking the real exam?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-many-sat-practice-tests-should-i-do-before-taking-the-real-exam/7517)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 6:39am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-many-sat-practice-tests-should-i-do-before-taking-the-real-exam/7517 "2016-01-27T06:39:16Z")
I have been working through the practice questions in the SAT blue book, but I don't feel like I am making any progress. How many SAT practice tests does it take to see an improvement in my score and how many tests shoul… --- ## [How do I stay focused on ACT Reading?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-do-i-stay-focused-on-act-reading/7554)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2016, 7:04am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-do-i-stay-focused-on-act-reading/7554 "2016-01-29T07:04:26Z")
I've done pretty well on the ACT, but I still want to improve my Reading score (I'm around a 29/30 right now, and I'd like to get up into the 33-36 range). My main problem is staying focused in my studying and getting th… --- ## [Are the practice tests from the Red Book also on ACT.org?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-the-practice-tests-from-the-red-book-also-on-act-org/7776)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-the-practice-tests-from-the-red-book-also-on-act-org/7776 "2016-05-11T04:13:27Z")
I'm wondering if the Red Book (Real Act Prep Guide) merely contains the same tests found on ACT.org, or if they are completely different. If so, are the ones in the Red Book better? I'm referring to the five tests provi… --- ## [Are silly mistakes inevitable?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-silly-mistakes-inevitable/7665)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2016, 9:04am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-silly-mistakes-inevitable/7665 "2016-03-30T09:04:15Z")
Hello! I got a 33 composite on my December ACT and will be taking it again in April. I know it's a great score but I really want to aim for a 35 at least. I had practiced around 2 full papers a day before my December t… --- ## [Actual ACT test drastically different than my Practice tests](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/actual-act-test-drastically-different-than-my-practice-tests/7900)
**Author:** [@Aeirmich](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Aeirmich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 8:19am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/actual-act-test-drastically-different-than-my-practice-tests/7900 "2016-08-16T08:19:56Z")
I take practice tests at home with the same official time limit, sometimes 5 minutes less in order to compensate for filling out the bubbles. I get about composite 32-34 range with the practice tests. I have only taken t… --- ## [ACT practice tests: Answer explanations?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/act-practice-tests-answer-explanations/7394)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/act-practice-tests-answer-explanations/7394 "2015-12-03T03:43:00Z")
I took my first ACT practice test last Saturday, and I've been going through my answers and trying to learn from my mistakes. I noticed that the SAT provides an Answer and Explanations booklet for practice tests, but it … --- ## [Best ACT Math prep book for improving low scores?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/best-act-math-prep-book-for-improving-low-scores/7539)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 1:46am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/best-act-math-prep-book-for-improving-low-scores/7539 "2016-01-27T01:46:53Z")
I'm worried about my ACT math score because I've been getting 17s and 18s on practice tests. I really would like to raise it up to a 25. Which review book is the best option for me? --- ## [Is the ACT harder than the SAT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-the-act-harder-than-the-sat/7552)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2016, 6:01am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-the-act-harder-than-the-sat/7552 "2016-01-29T06:01:30Z")
I just took an ACT practice test, and it seemed super hard to me in comparison to the SAT! I ran out of time on everything except Math (which I actually thought was relatively easy). I was most pressed for time on Readin… --- ## [Same Exact SAT Score?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/same-exact-sat-score/7930)
**Author:** [@808ink](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/808ink)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 1:39pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/same-exact-sat-score/7930 "2016-10-30T13:39:01Z")
I took my first SAT Practice test and got a 1130. The next time I did significantly worse and got a 1040. Now, I have taken another practice test and got a 1130 again! Is this normal? --- ## [Which test should I take?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-test-should-i-take/7837)
**Author:** [@sanscubed](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sanscubed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-test-should-i-take/7837 "2016-06-07T06:36:59Z")
Hi! (this may get a little long) Im a sophomore (2015-2016 or this school year) in high school (will be a junior for the 2016-2017 school year) currently debating wether I should take the SAT or the ACT. After doing my… --- ## [Should I take notes while taking SAT practice tests?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-take-notes-while-taking-sat-practice-tests/7809)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 10:59am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-take-notes-while-taking-sat-practice-tests/7809 "2016-05-22T10:59:00Z")
Is it useful or detrimental to take notes while taking practice tests? I like to take notes, especially on the reading section, so that I can go back and review what I was thinking at the time. I know that practice tests… --- ## [Which SAT practice tests should I use after I've finished all the official ones?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-sat-practice-tests-should-i-use-after-ive-finished-all-the-official-ones/7814)
**Author:** [@satstudentx](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/satstudentx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-sat-practice-tests-should-i-use-after-ive-finished-all-the-official-ones/7814 "2016-05-21T16:29:31Z")
The SAT prep Black Book (whose methods I am a big believer in) insists that you should only use real College Board practice tests, and I get its point. What's the best alternative to official tests, or what do I do next? … --- ## [What is a normal score drop between SAT Practice Tests?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-a-normal-score-drop-between-sat-practice-tests/7807)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-a-normal-score-drop-between-sat-practice-tests/7807 "2016-05-17T18:16:00Z")
I’ve been studying for the SAT for a couple of months now, and I just took my second practice test. For some reason my score dropped 60 points from my first practice test (1260 to 1200)! Is this normal, or am I doing s…