{"id":25449,"date":"2023-11-06T09:44:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T09:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=25449"},"modified":"2023-11-06T17:34:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T17:34:09","slug":"top-4-tips-to-recover-from-low-act-and-sat-scores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/top-4-tips-to-recover-from-low-act-and-sat-scores\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Tips to Recover from Low ACT and SAT Scores"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you are not quite satisfied with your ACT and SAT scores.\u00a0First off, do not be discouraged. They are never the end-all be-all.<br \/>\nBoth of these exams test you on how well you take an exam, not overall intelligence. You may just need to brush up a little bit on your test-taking strategies. Especially if you have just taken the ACT or SAT for the first or second time, there are plenty of opportunities available to you to help boost your next score. Here are our top four tips on recovering from lower than expected ACT and SAT scores.<\/p>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_sidebar  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue860' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Do not hide your ACT or SAT score<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Do not be afraid to share it with others. Often, they can offer insight on how to improve your score. They could also reassure you that you\u00a0did not do the worst out of everyone. This is all a learning process and to begin learning about what you can do better, you need to be willing to discuss your score. You are not the only one worrying about your score.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue894' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Try switching up your ACT or SAT study routine<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Maybe you did not prepare enough. Or maybe the courses you were taking weren\u2019t resonating with you. Regardless, it is time to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/college-prep\">alternative test prep options<\/a> (for example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/hsg\">Kaplan Higher Scoring Tool<\/a>, which guarantees a higher score). It can also be helpful to look at the sections you scored lower on to determine where to put most of your energy toward. You do <i>not <\/i>want to completely omit sections from your updated study routine, but do be sure to prioritize your efforts wisely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Pick yourself up and try again<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Don\u2019t let one bump in the road through you off your path. If you did not like your results, apply to take the test again. You are much more likely to do better the second time around, because you now know what to expect. If you need to meet college deadlines, make sure you check the date of when the next test scores will be available so that you can submit them in time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue803' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Remember that schools look at other academic options<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>If you do not have time to retake the ACT or SAT, don\u2019t sulk. Your ACT and SAT scores will not be the only deciding factor in your college decisions. Schools may sometimes prioritize your GPA standing, college essay, school involvement or external extracurriculars over your final test scores. And if your ACT or SAT score was on the lower end, you can explain <i>why <\/i>that was the case, and how it is not fully representative of <i>you <\/i>in your college essay. I was still accepted into the school. So as important as your ACT and SAT scores are, they\u2019re not the end-all be-all; you still have hope.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>ACT\/SAT Score Conversion Calculator<\/h2>\n<p>Quickly convert your ACT score to an SAT score using our free calculator.<\/p>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_hr '><div id=\"custom_html-75\" class=\"widget_text widget clearfix widget_custom_html\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div><div class='op-interactive' id='653fd87a619d825b5e0bdfba' data-title='ACT SAT Score Conversion Calculator' data-url='https:\/\/kaplannorthamerica.outgrow.us\/653fd87a619d825b5e0bdfba?vHeight=1' data-width='100%'><\/div><script>var og_temp=document.createElement('script');og_temp.async=true;og_temp.defer=true;og_temp.src='\/\/dyv6f9ner1ir9.cloudfront.net\/assets\/js\/nloader.js',og_temp.onload=function(){initIframe('653fd87a619d825b5e0bdfba')},document.querySelector('head').appendChild(og_temp)<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:4px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no  0  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_sidebar  el_before_av_one_third '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Related ACT and SAT study resources<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_third  \" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/whats-good-act-score\/\">What is a good ACT score?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/whats-a-good-sat-score\/\">What is a good SAT score?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/act-score-predictor-act-score\/\">ACT Score Predictor: What is your ACT score?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/the-abcs-of-standardized-testing-sat-act-psat-ap-and-more\/\">The ABCs of Standardized Testing: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP and more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  \" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/how-to-interpret-your-act-scores\/\">How to interpret your ACT score<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/how-to-interpret-your-sat-scores\/\">How to interpret your SAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/is-the-act-easier-than-the-sat\/\">Is the ACT easier than the SAT?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/how-long-should-i-study-for-the-sat\/\">How long should I study for the SAT?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  \" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/10-must-know-act-reading-tips\/\">Top 10 must know ACT Reading tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/top-10-tips-for-act-english\/\">Top 10 must know ACT English tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/10-must-know-act-math-tips\/\">Top 10 must know ACT Math tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/act\/8-must-know-act-science-tips\/\">Top 10 must know ACT Science tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you are not quite satisfied with your ACT and SAT scores.\u00a0First off, do not be discouraged. 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