SacFalcFan Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 The top-rated recruit for the LSU Tigers' Class of 2008 was not in class this week because the NCAA clearinghouse flagged his ACT score.Ely High School product Patrick Johnson is the nation's top cornerback and the fifth-best overall player in the country according to Rivals.com."It is true, I am not at LSU at this moment," Johnson said. "My test score was flagged and I am not in class yet in Baton Rouge. The NCAA compliance office is now looking into everything."I'm not really angry or anything about it. It is just something that has happened and if I have to take it (the ACT) over again then that is something that I am just going to have to do."Johnson said he has been in touch with the Tigers' coaching staff, informing them of the situation."I told them that I will see them next week and this situation will be fixed," Johnson said.When asked if he meant he'll be in school next week, Johnson was quick to agree."Yes sir," Johnson said. "My classes will still be there for me."Note: According to the LSU website, the last date for registering and adding classes for the Spring semester is Thursday January 24, 2008.*** It was reported he went from a 13 to a 26 in one test.*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki45toryu Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Maybe he took a prep course and studied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott24falcs Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 ki45toryu (1/18/2008)Maybe he took a prep course and studied.Yeah, but going from a 13, to a 26? That's crazy. You're either smart, or you're not. I can see someone maybe getting 5-6 points better after studying, or taking a prep course, but 13? No way IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodoleboy58 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 i have never took the ACT but isn't like 30 max? so what dork did he hire to max his test out lol... thats kind of dumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgator21 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hey Sac, you remember the quote the guy gave me last week on this situation????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott24falcs Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Goodoleboy58 (1/18/2008)i have never took the ACT but isn't like 30 max? so what dork did he hire to max his test out lol... thats kind of dumbYeah, the max is either a 36 or 37, but a 26 is still really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki45toryu Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 scott24falcs (1/18/2008)ki45toryu (1/18/2008)Maybe he took a prep course and studied.Yeah, but going from a 13, to a 26? That's crazy. You're either smart, or you're not. I can see someone maybe getting 5-6 points better after studying, or taking a prep course, but 13? No way IMO.I am not too familiar with the ACT....the exams for professional programs though all require a ridiculous amount of studying just to attain a decent grade. If you dont study, you usually end up with a garbage score.ACT not like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr pickle Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Isn't it basically similar to the SAT? Not sure how much better you can get at stuff like over a month or so.....The skills required are learnable...it just takes alot of time and practice, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott24falcs Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 ki45toryu (1/18/2008)scott24falcs (1/18/2008)ki45toryu (1/18/2008)Maybe he took a prep course and studied.Yeah, but going from a 13, to a 26? That's crazy. You're either smart, or you're not. I can see someone maybe getting 5-6 points better after studying, or taking a prep course, but 13? No way IMO.I am not too familiar with the ACT....the exams for professional programs though all require a ridiculous amount of studying just to attain a decent grade. If you dont study, you usually end up with a garbage score.ACT not like this?IMO, the ACT is much easier than the SAT. The ACT is broken down into a few different parts, much like the SAT. The math section of the ACT is very easy IMO. It's primarily basic stuff that you learn throughout high school. The main difference between the two tests, is the English/Language Arts portion (or whatever you want to call it). The SAT has huge sections on vocabulary analogies, most of which are very difficult, whereas the ACT is basically reading comprehension skills, and making inferences. The new essay portion of the test is easier with the ACT as well.I didn't study for the ACT, and I got a 26, which is pretty good. I believe the nation-wide average for the test is something like a 19 or 20. I do believe that studying could improve one's score, but to go from a 13 to a 26, seems unreal to me. Things like reading comprehension, and making inferences, are things that you really either know, or you struggle with. Something doesn't seem right with this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Jgator2113 (1/18/2008)Hey Sac, you remember the quote the guy gave me last week on this situation?????Yep I sure do. Something seems very very umm how you say suspicious with a 13 point gain.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawDawg Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Reminds me of a situation Georgia had a couple of years ago when Jamar Chaney was flagged by the testing board for suspicion of cheating after his test scores rose dramatically. Georgia decided to cut ties with Chaney and he enrolled at Mississippi State, where he's now a starting OLB. But Chaney was a 3 star (as opposed the Johnson who's the best at his position). It'll be interesting to see what LSU's next move will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki45toryu Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 scott24falcs (1/18/2008)ki45toryu (1/18/2008)scott24falcs (1/18/2008)ki45toryu (1/18/2008)Maybe he took a prep course and studied.yeah, but going from a 13, to a 26? That's crazy. You're either smart, or you're not. I can see someone maybe getting 5-6 points better after studying, or taking a prep course, but 13? No way IMO.IMO, the ACT is much easier than the SAT. The ACT is broken down into a few different parts, much like the SAT. The math section of the ACT is very easy IMO. It's primarily basic stuff that you learn throughout high school. The main difference between the two tests, is the English/Language Arts portion (or whatever you want to call it). The SAT has huge sections on vocabulary analogies, most of which are very difficult, whereas the ACT is basically reading comprehension skills, and making inferences. The new essay portion of the test is easier with the ACT as well.I didn't study for the ACT, and I got a 26, which is pretty good. I believe the nation-wide average for the test is something like a 19 or 20. I do believe that studying could improve one's score, but to go from a 13 to a 26, seems unreal to me. Things like reading comprehension, and making inferences, are things that you really either know, or you struggle with. Something doesn't seem right with this situation.Oh ok, its over basic stuff you learn while going through school, like reading comp, etc. Yeah if you dont know it going into the exam, chances are you arent going to learn it in a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGA_DAWG46 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 The ACT is really easy. Math is compose of Geometry, Algebra, and basis math. Reading part is really easy. A bunch of stories and questions. Really simple stuff, but really boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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