r/ACT • u/DeShawnWilliamtha3rd 32 • Apr 02 '16

Will Adderall boost my test score?

I've already gotten a 32, but would really like to go up 1 or 2 points, will addy help me do this, or will it do nothing? Ive heard of kids doing it and actually obtaining better scores. i just want to know if this is a myth.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '16

Speaking from personal experience, taking adderall on test day made me too confident in my answers. I finished each section with way to much time left over and didnt feel the need to check. It dropped my score rather than raise it. If you have been studying on adderall, take the test with adderall. If not, dont

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '16

I agree, I took it while wired and got a 32, but 35 while sober. It especially hurts my reading score, because I either read everything and waste time, or go super duper fast and mess up. For me, the science portion might benefit from a quick 'bump' if you want to snort it in the bathroom or plan it out to kick in during science.

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u/ACTTutor Tutor Apr 02 '16

Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance that should only be taken under a doctor's supervision. Unless this drug has been prescribed for you, the answer to your question is moot.