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re: ACT scores are horse sh*t
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:28 am to ManBearTiger
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:28 am to ManBearTiger
How many people take ACT/SAT test prep courses these days? I am sure that is helpful.
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Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:28 am to ColdDuck
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They had this Duke thing and invited select 7th graders to take it just to experience it.
Anybody can "experience" it. The test is open to anyone. Just not sure why someone would subject a 7th grader to that.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:29 am to TheIndulger
Guy at my school scored a 31 on it his 10th grade yr... his sister took it as an 8th grader and scored a 28, she took it again in 10th grade and scored a 30.
i sucked at the act, i scored only a 19 in 3 attempts. While i had a 4.0 in high school and graduated in the top 10. Went on to college and graduated there with a 3.7. I just wasnt good at those kinds of test
i sucked at the act, i scored only a 19 in 3 attempts. While i had a 4.0 in high school and graduated in the top 10. Went on to college and graduated there with a 3.7. I just wasnt good at those kinds of test
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:30 am to fightin tigers
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Just curious, what are the reasons for a 7th grader to take ACT? HS entrance?
Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP). Most of your better 7th graders are going to end up doing it (in the BR area at least). And 16 is on the lower end of what most of them score. Saw quite a few in low 20s.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:31 am to mattytiger123
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but won't get many scholarships because he's got a 22 on his ACT. He's studied hard but just can't get it done. He needs a 27 to get the scholarships
there is a HUGE difference in a 22 and 27
a 27 is 87th percentile
a 22 is 62nd percentile
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Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:32 am to CanShakersDecayedNut
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Saw quite a few in low 20s.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:34 am to SlowFlowPro
Is this another ACT brag thread?
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Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:34 am to mattytiger123
I'm curious as to what Id score on the act if I took it today at age 32
Made a 29 in HS
Made a 29 in HS
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:34 am to fightin tigers
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Anybody can "experience" it. The test is open to anyone. Just not sure why someone would subject a 7th grader to that.
If you do well you are invited to a lot of summer programs through Duke. So it isn't just about taking the ACT at an early age.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:35 am to mahdragonz
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Is it just people who don't want to go to good schools take the act?
I only prepped for the sat. Our teachers told us that the act was more for people who want to go to junior colleges or trade schools.
it's regional
and when i took the ACT (late 90s), the SAT was horrible. their verbal section was filled with rote memorization requirements, which is ridiculous if you're trying to use the test to determine academic potential.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:36 am to CanShakersDecayedNut
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If you do well you are invited to a lot of summer programs through Duke.
I guess I can see this. If you are offered free programs and free Duke education it makes sense.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:36 am to CanShakersDecayedNut
#monkeythrowingdartsgothightactthanme
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:38 am to SlowFlowPro
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their verbal section was filled with rote memorization requirements
SAT vocab...
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:38 am to Croacka
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I'm curious as to what Id score on the act if I took it today at age 32
Made a 29 in HS
I say we start a drive to have the OT big talkers retake the ACT and post the actual results on here.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:38 am to fightin tigers
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Anybody can "experience" it. The test is open to anyone. Just not sure why someone would subject a 7th grader to that.
I remember doing very well on the standardized test taken before the Duke test. Teacher asked my parents if I would be interested in taking it. My parents and I said sure. I don't remember any of the dumb kids taking it.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:49 am to Croacka
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I'm curious as to what Id score on the act if I took it today at age 32
Same.
Made a 25 - not great at all but I achieved every goal that I set for myself. I think I'd be happy to make a 20 now.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:51 am to AubieALUMdvm
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not great at all
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Made a 25
Wow.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:51 am to terd ferguson
quote:i made the same score as idiot jarhead
<------- 29
time for me to lay down and whisper to myself, "goodnight, sweet prince."
being a slower reader lowered my score the most
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:56 am to fightin tigers
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Wow.
What? It's one of the lower scores posted in this thread. imo a great score is over 30
Posted on 3/13/15 at 8:57 am to AubieALUMdvm
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What? It's one of the lower scores posted in this thread. imo a great score is over 30
25 is a pretty good score. nothing to turn a nose up at.
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