Contradiction between IQ and ACT/SAT scores

IQ tests are really only good for measuring certain types of intelligences--pattern recognition and other forms of geometric reasoning. They are mainly used to qualify a student as a person with a learning disability or any other issues--having a high IQ doesn't mean anything at all, it simply means you can do some form of abstract thinking. A score of 19 on the ACT is not only really low, but is also lower than what I got when I took it in 7th grade. An SAT score of 980 isn't THAT bad, but it seems like you have some issues when it comes to grammar (the way you spelled elementary is an example). I don't know your math skills, but know that actual intelligence pertaining to math and other academic skills is in no way tested by the IQ test. Don't inflate your ego because of some IQ test, and work towards educating yourself.

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