Daniel S.

The first time I took the ACT, I scored a 23. It was challenging balancing school and competing as a two-sport varsity athlete. Over time, I raised my score to a 35, earning a 36 in Reading and 35s in English, Math, and Science, while keeping a perfect GPA throughout high school. What made the biggest difference for me was realizing that the ACT isn’t really about how “smart” you are, but about understanding how the test works. It may sound counterintuitive but knowing how the test is structured…