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should you set a score goal?
summary
setting a score goal for the act is highly recommended as it motivates students to study more effectively and can lead to significant improvements in percentile rankings.
- setting an initial goal of improving your act score by three to four points is a realistic and motivating target.
- a three-point increase in your composite score can significantly boost your percentile ranking, demonstrating the impact of even modest score improvements.
- setting higher goals for weaker areas (three to five points) compared to stronger areas can help achieve a more balanced score, which is often favored by schools and scholarship committees.
- incrementally raising your goals, such as by two points after achieving initial targets, can facilitate continuous improvement.
- leveraging resources like magoosh's student help team for guidance when needed can enhance your study effectiveness and help address specific challenges.
chapters
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the importance of setting a score goal
01:19
understanding the impact of score improvements
03:50
strategies for setting and achieving score goals
08:55
adjusting goals for continuous improvement
