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Emily

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emily

Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and ...

Education

Yale University

Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health

Yale School of Public Health

Master in Public Health, Public Health

Yale University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Cynthia

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Cynthia

Current Undergrad Student, Public Policy Analysis
Cynthia's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing

I am a current sophomore at Vanderbilt University! I am double majoring in Public Policy and Human & Organizational Development with a minor in Spanish. I first started tutoring in high school, when I started working at Kumon Learning Center and began teaching elementary and middle school students r...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Current Undergrad Student, Public Policy Analysis

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Shawn

Bachelors, BA Latin, BA Ancient Greek
Shawn's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SSAT- Upper Level
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1

Every ACT English question ultimately tests whether a student can hear when a sentence is broken — a misplaced modifier, a comma splice, a pronoun without a clear antecedent. Shawn's deep study of Latin and Greek grammar gave him an almost mechanical understanding of English syntax, and he uses that...

Education

Wright State University-Main Campus

Bachelors, BA Latin, BA Ancient Greek

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Christine

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Christine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus 2

I am currently a senior at Johns Hopkins studying Biomedical Engineering. I have a lot of experience tutoring in math, physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics. I have also proof-read essays for college applications and english classes as well. Outside of school I like to cook, play basketball, and li...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anna

Bachelor's
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
ACT Writing

Someone who loves reading and writing as much as Anna does tends to develop a sharp internal editor — the kind that catches a misplaced comma or a redundant phrase before finishing the sentence. Her 32 ACT composite and background across literature, essay editing, and grammar mean she can name the s...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sery

Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Science
Sery's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

I am passionate about teaching because I love helping someone understand and become confident in a concept that previously baffled them. I am a student at The Ohio State University working towards a Computer Science degree. I have experience tutoring math up through AP Calculus BC, French, and AP Li...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rahul

B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Rahul's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

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...

Education

Cornell University

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Eric

Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
Biology

I'm a recent college graduate with degrees in Biological Sciences and Russian from Ohio University. During my time there, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, and Spanish. In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insigh...

Education

Ohio University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1560
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Kevin

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB

I am a rising sophomore at Case Western Reserve University studying engineering. I have taken most high-school level standardized tests, and have scored consistently above the 95th percentile. I have tutored small groups of students throughout high school, and also have experience as a private tutor...

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Vinay

Master in Public Health Administration, MPA in Developmental Practice
Vinay's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

After scoring a 35 ACT composite, Vinay noticed that the English section recycles the same rhetorical-skills traps — especially questions about redundancy, paragraph placement, and whether to add or delete a sentence — that students rarely practice in school. He teaches those less-intuitive question...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master in Public Health Administration, MPA in Developmental Practice

University of California Los Angeles

B.S. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Yashas

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Yashas's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

Scoring a perfect 36 ACT composite while majoring in biology means Yashas had to master the English section through deliberate rule-learning rather than relying on a humanities student's literary intuition — and that systematic approach is exactly what he passes on, breaking each question into its u...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Sunny

Bachelors, Biology / Economics
Sunny's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic

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.

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, Biology / Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Hyerin

Masters, Bioethics
Hyerin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Between an economics degree, a bioethics master's, and current medical school coursework, Hyerin writes and edits across wildly different registers daily — policy briefs, ethical analyses, clinical summaries — which builds the rapid editing reflex the ACT English section demands in 45 minutes. She s...

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Masters, Bioethics

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelors, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Samuel

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

The ACT English section is really a test of whether you can spot grammar and rhetoric patterns at speed — comma splices, modifier placement, transition logic, redundancy. Samuel scored a 36 composite and breaks each passage into the specific rule being tested so students stop second-guessing between...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Adam

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
ACT English

Speech and debate competition sharpened Adam's instinct for grammar, sentence structure, and rhetorical effectiveness — exactly the skills the ACT English section tests. He teaches students to spot redundancy, fix comma splices, and choose the most concise phrasing under time pressure, drawing on th...

Education

Georgetown University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how actively you engage with tutoring. Students typically see meaningful gains—often 2-4 points on the ACT scale—within 8-12 weeks of consistent practice and personalized instruction. The key is identifying your specific weak areas (grammar rules, punctuation, rhetorical skills, or reading comprehension) and targeting those through focused practice and feedback.

Your first session focuses on assessment and planning. A tutor will review your practice test results or previous ACT scores to identify patterns in the questions you're missing—whether they're grammar-focused, punctuation-based, or rhetorical strategy questions. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that targets your specific challenges and fits your timeline before test day.

Timing is one of the biggest challenges on ACT English—you have 45 minutes for 75 questions. Tutors teach strategic approaches like scanning questions before reading passages, prioritizing easier questions first, and using process-of-elimination efficiently. With practice and personalized feedback on your pacing patterns, you'll develop a rhythm that works for your reading speed and comprehension style.

Grammar questions test your knowledge of punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice—these have clear right and wrong answers. Rhetorical strategy questions ask you to evaluate how an author uses language for effect, which requires understanding context and purpose. Many students struggle more with rhetoric because it's less rule-based. A tutor can help you recognize question types quickly and develop strategies for each.

Most students benefit from taking 3-5 full practice tests under timed conditions, spaced throughout their study period. This builds stamina and helps you identify patterns in your mistakes. Between full tests, focused practice on specific question types is more valuable than random drilling. Your tutor will recommend a practice schedule based on your timeline and current performance level.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or lack of confidence in your strategies. Personalized tutoring builds confidence by familiarizing you with question formats, teaching you proven test-taking techniques, and giving you repeated success experiences through targeted practice. Knowing exactly what to expect and having a solid strategy reduces the panic that can hurt your performance on test day.

If you're starting from a baseline score, 8-12 weeks of consistent tutoring and practice is typically sufficient to see meaningful improvement. If you're aiming for a top score or have limited time, more intensive study (2-3 sessions per week) can accelerate progress. Your tutor will help you create a realistic timeline based on your current score, target score, and test date.

Look for tutors with strong ACT English scores themselves, proven experience teaching test prep, and familiarity with the specific question types and strategies that work. Tutors should be able to explain not just grammar rules, but also the reasoning behind answer choices and how to spot common traps. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have demonstrated mastery of ACT English content and test-taking strategy.

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