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I am in the process now of applying for PhD programs in Computational Biology. I have done research in the field of freshwater ecology and am anticipating the publication of a paper I co-authored in the next several months.
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John
I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.
University of St Thomas
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts
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5+ years
Arthur
I am available to tutor in a broad range of subjects, though I am most passionate about Economics, History, and Civics. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to arrange a session.
Middlebury College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics

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9+ years
Vansh
I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

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Ishan
I am a current sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I am majoring in Biology as part of the 7 Year Accelerated Medical Program. I am also minoring in Healthcare Economics and Policy. My favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writ...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Albany Medical College
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

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Emily
I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Depart...
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

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6+ years
Rahul
I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have a...
Cornell University
B.S. in Chemical Engineering

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5+ years
Benjamin
I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in midd...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

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6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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6+ years
Ilesh
I am a recent grad from Georgia Tech, majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering (an intersection of math, computer science, and business) and minoring in Business and Technology. I am originally from Columbus, OH, but chose to come down to Atlanta after getting a full-ride scholarship from Geor...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
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I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
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I am an incoming college sophomoore studying Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I was one of the top scholars at Carmel High School in Indiana and have various experiences teaching and tutoring through leading the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team to Nationals for two years in a row. Many of my friends consistently come to me for help with various subjects because of my willingness to help and teach in a way that makes sense to everyone. My specialities are physics, chemistry, math, and economics but I am comfortable tutoring any STEM subject, the SAT, and the ACT. Some of my accomplishments include a perfect 36 ACT score, 800 on the Physics, Math Level 2, and Chemistry SAT subject tests, and a 5 on all the physics, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Computer Science, etc. AP exams. When teaching, I focus on making sure that not only do students understand different concepts, but also that students understand why and practical applications of the different concepts. As a recent high school graduate, I have a deep understanding of how high-schoolers think, what is covered in various courses now, and can connect with my students a lot more. Additionally, as an undergraduate teaching assistant at the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, I taught weekly recitation sections of 30 students and held weekly office hours. Therefore, I have lots of experience teaching and working with students.
Chelain
Calculus Tutor • +14 Subjects
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
Sugi
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I am currently a 4th year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine and previously graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years.
Daniel
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.
Anna
Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects
I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.
Roshan
Calculus Tutor • +23 Subjects
I'm a Sophomore enrolled in TCNJ's 7 Year Medical Program. I have prior experience in tutoring from helping previous clients within SAT Math. I am also available to tutor in SAT Prep and writing. I am very passionate about helping students of all backgrounds realize their dreams and become more passionate and confident about their academics. I provide focused, targeted lessons and often rely on analogies as well as visual teaching aids within my lessons. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Quinn
Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I love playing basketball and watching sports, as well as chilling with friends, listening to music, and keeping up with politics and current affairs.
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AP Calculus AB Tutor • +40 Subjects
I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
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Score improvement varies based on your starting point and consistency with tutoring. Students typically see improvements of 2-5 composite points after working with a tutor, though some see more depending on their baseline score and how they apply feedback. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's pacing in Math, comprehension strategies in Reading, or grammar concepts in English—and targeting those systematically.
Most improvement happens when you combine tutoring sessions with consistent practice between meetings. A tutor helps you understand *why* you're missing questions, not just what the right answer is, which translates directly to better performance on test day.
Students commonly struggle most with the Reading section due to time pressure and passage complexity, followed by the Math section's higher-level concepts and pacing demands. However, every student has different weak points—some excel at comprehension but stumble on grammar in English, while others find Science reasoning challenging.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can diagnose exactly where you're losing points through practice tests and targeted review. They'll teach you section-specific strategies: time management techniques for Reading, problem-solving approaches for Math, and how to quickly extract data from Science passages. This personalized approach ensures you're not spending time on what you already know.
Practice tests are essential—they're the most accurate predictor of your actual test day performance and reveal exactly where your weak points are. Research on learning science shows that practice testing (not just reading or reviewing) is one of the most effective study strategies for retention and improvement.
A typical study schedule includes a practice test every 1-2 weeks during active prep, with deeper review of missed questions between tests. Your tutor will help you analyze your results strategically—identifying patterns in your mistakes, whether it's a timing issue or a knowledge gap—and adjust your study plan accordingly. This beats randomly studying topics and hoping they appear on test day.
Absolutely. Pacing is one of the most common challenges students face, especially on Reading and Math. Many students have the knowledge to answer questions correctly but struggle with the ACT's tight time constraints—you have roughly 8-9 minutes per Reading passage and about 1 minute per Math problem.
Tutors teach you strategic time-management approaches: prioritizing easier questions first, knowing when to skip and return, and recognizing question types that tend to waste time. They'll also help you identify whether your speed issue is actually a knowledge gap (needing more practice with a concept) or genuinely a pacing problem. These are solved differently, and a tutor can tell the difference through targeted practice.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unfamiliar with what to expect. The best antidote is building genuine confidence through repeated practice under realistic test conditions. When you've taken multiple full-length practice tests and reviewed your mistakes thoroughly, test day feels more familiar and less threatening.
Tutors also help by normalizing the pressure—they teach you to recognize which mistakes matter (concept gaps to fix) versus which are just nerves affecting focus. They'll work with you on test-day strategy: how to warm up your brain, manage your pacing so you're not rushed, and maintain focus across all four sections. Many students also benefit from practicing relaxation techniques between sections, which your tutor can guide you through.
The best ACT tutors combine deep knowledge of test strategy with strong teaching skills—they understand not just the content, but how the ACT tests it. They should be able to explain *why* an answer is correct, identify patterns in your mistakes, and adjust their teaching style to how you learn best.
Varsity Tutors matches you with tutors who have proven ACT expertise and teaching experience. You'll work with someone who understands your specific challenges and can explain concepts in a way that clicks for you. If the match isn't perfect, you can connect with a different tutor—the goal is finding someone who can help you learn most effectively.
Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused prep, though this varies based on your starting score and target. A realistic timeline assumes 5-7 hours per week including tutoring sessions and independent practice—it's a marathon, not a sprint.
A typical schedule includes weekly tutoring sessions (1-2 hours) focused on your weakest areas, plus 3-4 hours of independent practice between sessions using full-length tests, section drills, and targeted review. Your tutor will help you create a personalized study plan based on your starting point, testing deadline, and how much time you can realistically commit. They'll also adjust the pace based on your progress—if you're improving quickly, you might compress the timeline; if you need deeper concept review, you might extend it.
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