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.

Alex: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...and medical school preparation. My primary tutoring experience includes admissions coaching, standardized test tutoring, and essay revisions. I value mentorship and forming lasting relationships with my students. Outside academia, you will most likely find me playing soccer on all surfaces spanning grass, sand, and street, but never in one place for long. Please contact me...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- ACT with Writing
- +103 subjects

Joseph: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...liking math. But they meet that one math teacher or class or even a problem that intimidates them, possibly embarrasses them. And they build a wall and find it hard to continue liking math. I want to show them an easier way to understand the concepts; I want people to like math.
Education & Certification
- Old Dominion University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- Western Governors University - Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- Physics
- +119 subjects

Malik: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...certification as a Medical Assistant. I have been tutoring all throughout high school and into my college years. I have tutored peers in preparation for exams, and I have served as a mentor for multiple students in elementary and middle school. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, specifically precalculus and chemistry. Besides...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- +51 subjects

Matthew: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
Hello! I'm a prospective grad student looking to earn a little extra cash. I love animals and the arts. I am one of the best electric guitar players in the world right now. I am qualified to teach a variety of subjects and I look forward to working with you towards achieving your goals!
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +107 subjects

Patricia: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...a tremendous boost in confidence and self esteem. Since I have extensive experience in tutoring, it will be my pleasure to instill that confidence. Since I am an English teacher, naturally I enjoy reading(and its true, some books are boring) but I always choose ones that interest me. I also enjoy shopping (my weakness), a...
Education & Certification
- Norfolk State University - Bachelor in Arts, Norfolk, VA
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- English Grammar and Syntax
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +49 subjects

Robert: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...and Eastern Michigan University, graduating with a double major in Math and Physics, with a strong engineering emphasis. I have spent the past 10 years working as a Project Manager in various fields. While I am happy with the switch, I miss working with students and helping them develop the skills and knowledge they need...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Bachelors, Double: Math, Physics
- Marygrove College - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- Physics
- +48 subjects

Stephanie : Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...are not the most interesting to every student, but I do my best to make each topic applicable to real life. I also make sure it is fun- because if you're going to learn something it may as well be enjoyable. I know that all students learn differently, so I incorporate a number of different...
Education & Certification
- Assumption College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Regent University - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- PC Basic Computer Skills
- Economics
- Special Education
- +79 subjects

Jayme: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...of experience teaching Reading and Language Arts for grades k-12, I am eager to lend my expertise towards working with your student. I have become well-equipped with an extensive "teacher tool-box" of multi-sensory, multi-modality strategies proven effective for a diverse assortment of learners and am experienced with a range of needs including Reading and Language...
Education & Certification
- University of North Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12
- University of Florida - Masters, Reading Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- SSAT
- +34 subjects

Joe: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...year, I began home schooling my two daughters. I also began teaching Geometry and Physics in their home-school co-op. In 2010, I began serving students as a private tutor in high school and college Math and Physics. I have found tutoring to be extremely rewarding, getting to know them better and seeing the understanding in...
Education & Certification
- University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
- Old Dominion University - Master of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- Algebra 3/4
- ASPIRE
- Science
- +54 subjects

Joela: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...and the other in Instruction & Curriculum. As part of my Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively present new and...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
- University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT with Writing
- ACT Residual
- +96 subjects

Shreya: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...difficult concepts by using simple methods and ideas! I like to work with each student and adopt a tutoring method that is unique to them and their pace of learning. I am also very passionate in helping students improve in academic subjects and get excited when they show progress through either grades or interactions. So...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- +103 subjects

Adam: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...Bachelor of Arts 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...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Webster University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- Graduate Test Prep
- +44 subjects

Maria: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...be the SAT or ACT, as this long-term preparation helps set students up for success with their college applications and future. My teaching philosophy always centers around an active learning experience where my learning style is best fitted to what the student prefers, such as applying practice questions, watching videos, or giving long explanations. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT with Writing
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- +50 subjects

Emma: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...activity. As my intended college degree reflects, I am most excited about teaching history, government, and art history classes, but I have a strong background in English as well. As a former AP and honors high school student, I would love to share the strategies that I found to be the most successful. I believe...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, History Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT Writing
- +31 subjects

Alexandra: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...of other Texans with a private, four-year, full-ride scholarship. As a Terry Scholar, I am well-versed in all subjects and have taken on the role of mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- +308 subjects

Elizabeth: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you won't be bored. We will develop a plan each session and work hard to complete it -- with stops along the way to...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
- Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- Writing
- Government
- MAP
- +71 subjects

Michael: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...I also spent an unforgettable semester abroad at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nowadays, I work with a theatre company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +63 subjects

Sophia: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of violin-playing, I have been part of a number...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- PreACT
- ACT Science
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- +97 subjects

Jesse: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
...tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment. Education has given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- 12th Grade Writing
- Middle School Writing
- Graduate Test Prep
- +80 subjects

Solomon: Surry ACT Aspire course instructor
I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- +40 subjects