If your student is in any grade between three and ten and has an ACT Aspire assessment coming up, you may be interested in signing them up for private ACT Aspire prep courses through Varsity Tutors. We can get your student set up with ACT Aspire prep classes that feature a qualified instructor working one-on-one with your student. By taking advantage of these individualized ACT Aspire classes, your child can receive benefits beyond those that a traditional classroom setting could provide.
For one thing, each ACT Aspire class session can be planned dynamically to meet your student's specific needs at that time. During their first ACT Aspire course, your child's tutor can gauge their starting level of proficiency in each subject that appears on the test. They can then use this base point to plan a set of ACT Aspire courses that tackle the subjects and concepts your student finds most challenging. As they continue to study together, their tutor can track your student's progress and make adjustments to the ACT Aspire course lesson plans in real time. For example, if your student masters a certain science concept more quickly than they expected and originally blocked out time to study, their instructor can easily move into the next ACT Aspire class subject, making the time they spend studying together more efficient in addition to being highly effective.
The kind of continuing assessment that tracks your child's progress throughout their school years may not be highly enjoyable to them, but there are advantages. The greatest payoff is probably in catching any knowledge gaps early so your student can get caught up with the rest of the students their age. If your student was having a hard time understanding math, it would be much better to find out in third or fifth grade when it's still relatively easy to pinpoint the skills they need to work on and get them help to catch up. If you don't find out until later high school years, a lot of damage could already have been done.
As your student proceeds through the customized sessions of their private ACT Aspire prep course, they'll be studying with the goal of reaching certain benchmark scores in English, reading, math, and science. To get an idea of the expectations, we have tables giving benchmark scoring details for English for you to review:
Grade | Low Score | High Score | Benchmark |
3 | 400 | 435 | 413 |
4 | 400 | 438 | 417 |
5 | 400 | 442 | 419 |
6 | 400 | 448 | 420 |
7 | 400 | 450 | 421 |
8 | 400 | 452 | 422 |
9 | 400 | 456 | 426 |
10 | 400 | 456 | 428 |
ACT Aspire tutors can also discuss test-taking strategies and tips with your student. This might include time management tactics that work well with your student's learning style and help them prepare to work at the pace necessary to complete all the questions in the available time. Additionally, their tutor can help your student learn relaxation exercises that they can use during the test if they start to feel nervous or pressured. This could be especially helpful if your student experiences testing anxiety on a regular basis.
Contact Varsity Tutors now to get your student signed up for their own personalized, comprehensive ACT Aspire prep class today.
David: ACT Aspire course instructor
...students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- +37 subjects
Maria: ACT Aspire course instructor
...a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Sciences whilst minoring in Health Science. I aspire to attend Medical School after graduating. Since beginning my tutoring journey, I have tutored students on SAT/ACT/PERT examination preparation, high school and college-level math courses, and the sciences (e.g biology, chemistry, etc.). Amongst this broad range of subjects, my favorite materials to tutor would definitely be the SAT or ACT, as this long-term preparation helps set students up for...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT with Writing
- ACT Science
- PreACT
- +50 subjects
Remington: ACT Aspire course instructor
...Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- 1st Grade Math
- +77 subjects
Meghana: ACT Aspire course instructor
...studying Industrial Engineering. Throughout college, I have been involved in an organization called Camp Kesem where I was a counselor for kids whose parents were affected by cancer. Through this I developed a sense of empathy and patients that I hope to utilize when tutoring students I work with. I have also had experience tutoring high school students one-on-one in a variety of subjects. Through this, I was able to come up with unique ways...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT with Writing
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- PreACT
- +62 subjects
Sonjanita: ACT Aspire course instructor
...- facilitating direct instruction coursework for youth in private, public, and alternative educational settings; as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter schools; as well as, non-profit organizations. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, History, Humanities, and Literature. English Language Arts is my area of specialty because...
Education & Certification
- University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
- National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- American Literature
- ASPIRE Reading
- +126 subjects
Nikhil: ACT Aspire course instructor
...studies and global finance student at the Johns Hopkins University, I have countless experiences in the fields of history, English, mathematics, and language. Furthermore, I have taken numerous AP classes in high school and am capable of educating in subjects that are of the relevant fields. In addition to this, I have taken the SAT and ACT, and have achieved high scores, giving me the ability to show you how to take these tests.
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, International Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- PreACT
- ACT Writing
- ACT Residual
- +103 subjects
Rithika: ACT Aspire course instructor
...memory. I ensure my students learn through evidence-based revision tips, such as active recall and spaced repetition, resulting in information being stored in students' long-term memory and successful recall for examinations. I can show students how to effectively use organizational and online study tools/resources that have been proven helpful in my academic career. These include the Anki flashcard system, Notion organizational system, and Google Calendar. Organizing one's academic and personal life plays a significant role...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Science, Technology, and Society
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- +90 subjects
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Residual
- ACT Reading
- +30 subjects
Adam: ACT Aspire course instructor
...in Secondary Education and in Mathematics. I earned my Master's degree in Mathematics for Educators with a focus on Secondary Education from Webster University in 2014. Since my graduation I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics)...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Webster University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- SAT Mathematics
- +44 subjects
Meagan: ACT Aspire course instructor
...Math, Science, and Reading and decided to continue my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to...
Education & Certification
- Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- +81 subjects
Juliet: ACT Aspire course instructor
...full potential in life; especially when a student struggles academically, it’s a real victory to witness that moment when a student realizes positive self-growth. I have been rewarded with many of these occasions throughout my tenure as a secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since I earned my Master’s in Education...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +40 subjects
Abigail: ACT Aspire course instructor
...Washington University in St. Louis. I am a sophomore pursuing a double major in Biology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. I am currently on the pre-health track in the hopes of one day becoming an Obstetrician Gynecologist. I spend most of my free time volunteering for the Distinguished Young Women program as an interview coach and participant coordinator, locally and statewide. Most of my tutoring experience so far has occurred in a musical setting,...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Women's Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT English
- ACT Residual
- +58 subjects
Anna: ACT Aspire course instructor
...and through working with peers on our various writing requirements. Since I left school, I have spent time traveling and volunteering for social and environmental justice groups and also working various jobs as needed. After the pandemic began, I have turned my focus back to academics and want to embrace education as a tool for combating ignorance and as an opportunity to help others. Because I have had the privilege of time at home, I...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- +44 subjects
Arianna: ACT Aspire course instructor
...my med and business endeavors. I have not only an interest, but a motivation to help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT with Writing
- +437 subjects
Dina: ACT Aspire course instructor
...Ph.D. graduate in Astrophysics from Clemson University, where I also received my Master's in Astrophysics. In 2010, I graduated from The Ohio State University with degrees in Astronomy, Physics, and Russian. I have been tutoring students in math, science, and standardized test subjects for the past five years, and I would love to help you succeed in whatever subject necessary. When I am not working, I like to participate in public outreach events in math...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy, Physics, and Russian
- Clemson University - Masters, Physics-Astrophysics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- +106 subjects
Ken: ACT Aspire course instructor
...my BS in Mathematics at New York University. Throughout college and graduate school, I have tutored students from a multitude of backgrounds and helped them along their journey to academic success. Each student has their own path of least resistance, and helping them find the best way to understand a particular subject paves the way for future excellence in all areas of learning. When I'm not working with students, I enjoy playing classical piano and...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- CAHSEE Mathematics
- Middle School Math
- +34 subjects
Education & Certification
- Mississippi State University - Bachelor in Arts, Latin
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- +96 subjects
Sarah: ACT Aspire course instructor
...I majored in mathematics and minored in creative writing and statistics. I tutor math, reading, and writing up to the college level. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I believe it is the most intuitive area in math, and nothing in teaching brings me more joy than in helping students develop their own sense of intuition towards a subject. I have experience working with students at the elementary, middle school, and high school...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Residual
- PreACT
- ACT Math
- +70 subjects
Saniya: ACT Aspire course instructor
...Science, English, and Math are reflected in my tutoring experiences. I have developed a variety of techniques to tackle each of these challenging and very different subjects, and I find that my students enjoy the tools I use to help them understand difficult concepts in a more relatable manner! Lifelong learning is of utmost importance to me, and I firmly believe that having faith in the future of my students leads to their success. The...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine--Georgia Campus - Current Grad Student, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- +85 subjects
Nihar: ACT Aspire course instructor
...high school unweighted GPA was 4.0/4.0 and weighted GPA was 4.75/5.0 with 17 AP classes. I have peer tutored high school students in topics such as Math and Science. Based on my strong SAT and ACT performance, I want to share my tips and strategies for achieving a high score. I have taken Differential Equations and Calculus III at an accredited university with A+ grades in both. As a national-level musician, I also teach clarinet...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT with Writing
- ACT Reading
- ACT Residual
- +71 subjects