Ace the ACT Science: The Scientist’s Speed-reading Strategy

The ACT test, often known for its Science section, can be a daunting challenge to many students. However, with the recent changes to the SAT, it's worth considering the ACT as a viable option for college admissions. 

Contrary to popular belief, the ACT Science section does not test your scientific knowledge; rather, it assesses your ability to quickly evaluate and analyze scientific information. In this blog post and accompanying videos, we introduce the Scientist's Speed-reading Strategy, a game changer for mastering the ACT Science test. 

The scientist’s speed-reading strategy

Scientists are skilled at quickly digesting articles. They can easily grasp the key ideas of publications by focusing on data representation - graphs, charts, or tables. Check out our recent video, in which we introduce the Scientist's Speed-reading Strategy and show how the strategy can be used to ace the ACT Science section. 

Put your knowledge to the test

After watching the video, put your newfound knowledge to the test. Download our practice test and challenge yourself to complete it within 28 minutes. Remember to look for the three W’s: the Where, the Who, and the Why.

Check your answers

Following the practice test, check your answers by watching the walkthrough video series, where we provide detailed explanations for each answer.

With the Scientist's Speed-reading Strategy and plenty of practice, you can turn the ACT Science section from a daunting challenge into an opportunity to shine. So, why wait? Take another practice test using the Scientist's Speed-reading Strategy, and let us know how you did. Your future college admissions await!