How To Get A Perfect 36 on the ACT Reading Test - 5 Tips and Strategies From A Perfect Scorer

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • Are you struggling on the ACT Reading? Is your score stuck? Are you always running out of time? In this video, Matt shares 5 expert tips for how you can crush the Reading Test and get a perfect score. Learn the same tips, strategies, and test-taking techniques that have helped 13 of my private tutoring students score a perfect 36 on the ACT Reading Test in 2022. I will also show you one of my favorite strategies and approaches for the ACT Reading Test for 2023 that has helped many of my students who struggle with time management get faster on the ACT Reading Test.
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:52 Tip #1 - Understand the ACT Reading Test
    1:39 Tip #2 - Find Your Best Strategy
    2:05 Label Then Read Method
    4:00 Tip #3 - Know How To Spot The Easy Questions
    4:29 Tip #4 - Answer Broad Passage Questions Last
    5:05 Tip #5 - Pace Yourself Correctly
    6:02 How To Get A 36 On ACT Reading
    7:00 The 9-Minute Drill
    7:48 Final Tip - Think Independently!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 73

  • @gabelol9987
    @gabelol9987 12 днів тому +15

    first ACT in 4 days lol let's go

  • @anw1399
    @anw1399 5 місяців тому +66

    First ACT tomorrow let's go

    • @jessetaylor8912
      @jessetaylor8912 5 місяців тому +3

      Hopefully it’s my last tomorrow 😂

    • @Web-Head-Rollxr
      @Web-Head-Rollxr 5 місяців тому

      You were all scheduled for the 10th? Metoo@@jessetaylor8912

  • @thunderpenguin9559
    @thunderpenguin9559 10 місяців тому +54

    1. Understand how the test works - all the answers should have direct evidence supporting them. Don't pick an answer based of implications that it says
    2. Find your strategy
    Label then read method:
    - Go to questions, look for line numbers, and label them on the passage. (15-20 seconds)
    - While you're reading the passage and are close to a label, pre-read its corresponding question so you can answer them as you go
    - saves time compared to answering them all at the end
    3. Spot Easy Question (Clear Evidence Quesiton)
    - Questions w/ words like, Indicates, states, as described in the passage, etc
    - answer is a simple restatement or word for word whats in the passage
    4. Skip, Save broad passage questions for last
    5. Pace Yourself
    - 8:45 per passage
    - If you can't find the answer in 30 seconds, guess and come back
    6. 9-Minute drill
    - do a passage for 9 minutes,
    - go back and see what and why you got wrong before going on to the next passage
    7. Think for yourself
    - "Does this approach work for me"
    - keep working on the one for YOU not what someone else says is best

    • @ishaan8207
      @ishaan8207 Місяць тому +2

      You're a savior

    • @thunderpenguin9559
      @thunderpenguin9559 Місяць тому

      @@ishaan8207 lmaooooo i remember this good luck homie

    • @ishaan8207
      @ishaan8207 Місяць тому

      @@thunderpenguin9559 appreciate u bro

  • @OhmYt-it6ik
    @OhmYt-it6ik Рік тому +103

    who is here for the April test

  • @vani5838
    @vani5838 Рік тому +2

    thank you!

  • @cinthyadiaz3187
    @cinthyadiaz3187 Рік тому +14

    Thank you! For these tips, my ACT is this Saturday.

    • @preppros
      @preppros  Рік тому

      Good luck! If you want to try any of the methods or tips that I shared in this video, be sure to try them on at least a practice section or two tonight from a practice ACT to make sure you know what method works best for you. I would not recommend trying a brand new method on test day without giving it a test drive!

    • @RyanA-yp2vu
      @RyanA-yp2vu 7 місяців тому +1

      What did you end up scoring

  • @preppros
    @preppros  Рік тому +4

    Improve your ACT score by 3 points, GUARANTEED! My Ultimate ACT Course has 70+ hours of videos where I teach you everything you need to know to crush the ACT. Get 3 hours of FREE ACT Prep lessons in the Ultimate ACT Course Free Trial (no credit card needed): www.preppros.io/act-course.

  • @microbees2437
    @microbees2437 10 місяців тому +4

    My reading is at a 30 rn and my english is at a 33, I'm hoping to get perfects on those because I know it'll be much easier to do that while aiming for 30+ on my other two (weaker) sections, thank you so much for these videos

    • @OMG_SOSATISFYING
      @OMG_SOSATISFYING 7 місяців тому +1

      Any tips or tricks for English?

    • @casual_chris_3093
      @casual_chris_3093 7 місяців тому

      @@OMG_SOSATISFYINGthis teacher had really great tips on his page

    • @kai-gg2ip
      @kai-gg2ip 3 місяці тому

      @@OMG_SOSATISFYINGfirst time got a 22, 2nd time got a 30 using this one tip: concise answer= correct; if all options seem correct: shorter,concise answer= correct

  • @ypcjaay4826
    @ypcjaay4826 Рік тому +9

    this video is gold

    • @preppros
      @preppros  Рік тому

      Glad you like it! Let me know if there are any other topics you would like me to cover in future videos.

  • @SteveMarshall-dj3ji
    @SteveMarshall-dj3ji 3 місяці тому +4

    I am preparing for act science english and reading 1 day before test how about that

  • @arushischannel6941
    @arushischannel6941 Рік тому +12

    These are great tips! I have my ACT with writing next week, what are some things I should do before the test? Any advice for the writing portion? Thank you so much!!

    • @preppros
      @preppros  Рік тому +7

      Thanks! For the ACT Writing, I actually no longer advice my students to take it unless they are very strong writers, as you no longer need the ACT Writing for any colleges. The SAT does not even have an essay anymore. If you chance your mind and decide not to take the Writing portion, you can tell them the day of when you show up that you are deciding to now take the writing.
      Now for some ACT Writing tips.
      1) Make sure that you do a practice writing essay to work on timing.
      2) Outline before you start writing. Come up with your arguments and examples for each paragraph. You can do 2 or 3 body paragraphs. Take 3-5 minutes to outline before you start writing.
      3) Pick a strong position, even if it is not what you truly believe. This essay is all about building an arguments. Picking a side and sticking to it makes it easier for you to build your argument successfully.
      4) This one is my favorite! You can make up examples. They will not fact check you. If you have trouble coming up with an example, make up something. "A recent study by a Harvard research team found...". This is totally allowed and a bunch of my students have done it and got great scores.
      Hope that helps you out!

    • @arushischannel6941
      @arushischannel6941 Рік тому

      @@preppros This is amazing advice-I was wondering, is it possible to not submit the ACT writing score to colleges? Or is it mandatory to submit it?

    • @preppros
      @preppros  Рік тому +1

      @@arushischannel6941 For any test dates that you submit to colleges, you have to submit all scores from that date. So, if you submit any scores from a test date when you took the ACT Writing, all scores get sent from that date including the ACT Writing. You cannot pick and choose which sections scores to send and which not to.

    • @arushischannel6941
      @arushischannel6941 Рік тому

      @@preppros Got it thanks so much for your help!! Your channel is so underrated

    • @GodspeedvonHimothy
      @GodspeedvonHimothy 4 місяці тому

      @@arushischannel6941 what did you get?

  • @keziaadjebeng2133
    @keziaadjebeng2133 Місяць тому

    God bless you so much for this😅🙏🏽

  • @kentuckynotsofriedchicken2754
    @kentuckynotsofriedchicken2754 Рік тому +12

    these tips actually worked got a 31 first time as an eighth grader

    • @karimhany9138
      @karimhany9138 4 місяці тому +3

      what i’m in 11th grade and still can’t get 25+😂

    • @user-ck4kv7bk3s
      @user-ck4kv7bk3s 3 місяці тому

      OMG PLS GIVE ME TIPS!! Or are u a genius ?? I’m in 8th grade first one is in a month give me ALL YOU GOT PLSSSS

    • @kentuckynotsofriedchicken2754
      @kentuckynotsofriedchicken2754 Місяць тому

      @@karimhany9138i meant i got 31 on reading i got 25 overall 😅

    • @kentuckynotsofriedchicken2754
      @kentuckynotsofriedchicken2754 Місяць тому

      @@user-ck4kv7bk3sit’s been a month did you take it already

  • @leovahn
    @leovahn Рік тому +17

    Great tips! I’m so close to 36 on reading and english ! (34’s in december)

    • @jamaysMVC
      @jamaysMVC Рік тому +1

      what's your reading strategy

    • @leovahn
      @leovahn Рік тому +4

      @@jamaysMVC previously, i didn’t really have a reading strategy. i truly believe taking AP Lang is the only reason i score so high, as you have to think very analytically about every passage. taking ap lang got me used to that mindset for the act

    • @OMG_SOSATISFYING
      @OMG_SOSATISFYING 7 місяців тому

      Any tips for english

  • @jamaysMVC
    @jamaysMVC Рік тому +6

    Perfect

    • @preppros
      @preppros  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! If there are any topics that would help you out, please let me know! I can add it to my list for future videos.

  • @christyroemer353
    @christyroemer353 11 місяців тому +8

    I did the research to find the very best ACT tutor and program for my son who has always struggled in reading comprehension. My intention was to hire a tutor to work only on the reading portion. After zooming with Matthew he explained to me that it would be best to work on all 4 categories to improve his score. He said sometimes it's easier to get your strong subjects to improve versus your weakest subject. My very resistant son agreed to do the program and some private sessions with Matthew. His overall ACT score went from a 27 to a 32. He improved in all 4 categories and the most in reading. After scoring a 21 twice in reading, he scored a 32. This program is legit, we couldn't be more pleased! We have 4 children and have tried many other programs and this is by far the best!

  • @dinarazat2255
    @dinarazat2255 Рік тому +2

    Hi can you do a video on science section

    • @preppros
      @preppros  Рік тому +1

      Yes! I am planning to film a full Science guide in the next week or two.

  • @hajimeville
    @hajimeville Рік тому +2

    ACT tests organized in my country is online test only, no paper tests. This means that I can't make memos on passages, and one question is provided on screen at one time, no ways to see multiple questions at once. In your tutoring course, are there reading strategies for online ACT tests?

    • @preppros
      @preppros  Рік тому +1

      All reading strategies that I teach in the course apply to the online ACT Test, as the test is the same except for the major difference that you mentioned. I do not currently have a video in the course about strategies specifically for the online ACT (how to best handle seeing only one question at once and additional time management tips/strategies), but I can certainly add a strategies section for international students taking the online ACT.
      If you plan to sign up, please let me know, and I will film and add those videos to course! And thanks for bringing that to my attention...it will be a great added feature to include in all of our courses for international students like you.

  • @hendersin7510
    @hendersin7510 Місяць тому +2

    June test takers?

  • @koustubhadharappana2248
    @koustubhadharappana2248 9 місяців тому +1

    Hello Sir, I am going to be taking the PreACT test and I am finding it hard to understand wordy passages. Because of this, I lose focus on the passage and get the wrong answer, is there a way to understand these wordy passages??

    • @preppros
      @preppros  9 місяців тому

      It's a hard problem to fix, but my best advice now is to make reading a habit, as that should help improve your overall reading comprehension level and reading speed, which will help you a lot on the ACT Reading. Since you are just taking the PreACT, you still have time to improve those skills until you take the real ACT.

  • @callmedaddy9510
    @callmedaddy9510 4 місяці тому +3

    Act in 30 mins time to study up

  • @FiftyBigMenBustInMyEye
    @FiftyBigMenBustInMyEye Рік тому +6

    July test moment

  • @Coudy_the_Cat
    @Coudy_the_Cat 8 місяців тому +7

    Who’s here for tomorrows

  • @mrmaccimus6135
    @mrmaccimus6135 4 місяці тому +3

    Watched this and got a 30

  • @jenniferalmond229
    @jenniferalmond229 11 місяців тому +1

    VERY LOW VOLUME

  • @RyanA-yp2vu
    @RyanA-yp2vu 7 місяців тому

    Who ended up getting 36 after watching this video none 😂

  • @WackyWaffel
    @WackyWaffel 4 дні тому

    can I just borrow your brain for a day?

  • @unsilentmajority1684
    @unsilentmajority1684 8 місяців тому

    I blazed a bone before and got a 19