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Roshni
BA Virginia Commonwealth University
6+ Years Tutoring

Roshni's 35 ACT composite and eight months of teaching grammar and writing to students ages 5 through 18 gave her an unusually clear sense of where punctuation and usage rules break down for different learners. She zeroes in on the conventions the English section actually rewards — apostrophe placement, transition logic, and conciseness — and builds speed by having students practice editing full passages under timed conditions. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Emma
BA Virginia Commonwealth University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a sophomore electrical engineering student and member of the honors college at Virginia Commonwealth University. I recently graduated from Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in June of 2017. I have a passion for mathematics, especially calculus, and am excited to share my knowledge with others.

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Kyle
MS Duquesne University • BA Xavier University
1+ Years Tutoring

Kyle's philosophy training — where every sentence has to be airtight and every word earns its place — built the exact editing instincts the ACT English section rewards, particularly on conciseness and rhetorical strategy questions that punish vague or bloated phrasing. His 32 ACT composite and interdisciplinary background across history, political science, and psychology mean he's comfortable unpacking the varied passage topics the test throws at students, so they spend less time confused by content and more time applying grammar rules. Rated 4.7 by students.

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Taylor
BA Virginia Commonwealth University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a lead preschool teacher. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology from VCU and am looking to return to school to further my education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program with elementary age children, but I have my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover what approach and mediums work best for each student. I am available for in person as well as online tutoring.

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Monika
Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm currently a Junior at VCU. My major is Biology and I'm minoring in Chemistry and Mathematics. In addition, I'm also on the pre-med track, so I have taken many science classes!

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Jessica
BA University
7+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 33 ACT composite, Jessica knows the English section rewards students who can hear when a sentence sounds wrong and then name the specific rule behind it. She teaches the handful of grammar and rhetorical strategy concepts that account for the majority of questions — misplaced modifiers, transition logic, redundancy, and tone consistency. Once students learn to spot these patterns, the section becomes one of the fastest to improve on.

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Sahiti
BS Ohio State University-Main Campus

Hello! I am currently a junior at The Ohio State University majoring in mechanical engineering. I've been tutoring for around 5 years and have worked with students of all ages. I specialize in helping students improve their SAT and ACT scores. My teaching method is to target students weak areas in a subject and reteach them the topic from scratch with tips and tricks. I believe the best way to learn is by applying the topics learnt to real questions to ensure your student feels comfortable solving them come time for the exam!

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Vennela
BS Northeastern University

Hi, I'm Vennela! I specialize in making advanced subjectsfrom Multivariable Calculus to Machine Learningaccessible and intuitive. Having studied at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and moving into Mathematics at Northeastern University, I understand the rigor of top-tier STEM programs. My tutoring philosophy centers on 'first principles': I don't just teach you how to solve a problem; I help you understand why the math works the way it does. Whether we are solving differential equations or learning the basics of geometry, my goal is to build your confidence and your skills.

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Devan
BA University of Virginia-Main Campus
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a student at the University of Virginia majoring in Commerce. I have a passion for statistics, mathematics, and teaching others.

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Raksha
Current Undergrad, biochemistry and psychology University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
10+ Years Tutoring

Raksha's biochemistry and psychology double major means she writes across two very different disciplines daily — lab reports demanding clinical precision and psych papers requiring nuanced argumentation — which builds the kind of flexible editing instinct the ACT English section rewards. She scored a 35 ACT composite and uses that cross-disciplinary writing background to teach the rhetorical strategy questions where students need to judge tone, purpose, and conciseness rather than just spot grammar errors.

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Zeke
BA University of Virginia-Main Campus
7+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT English questions test the same dozen grammar and rhetoric rules over and over: comma splices, subject-verb agreement, transitions, relevance. Zeke drills students on recognizing these patterns quickly so they can move through the 75 questions with time to spare. His own 34 composite came partly from treating this section as the easiest place to pick up points with targeted practice.

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Karen
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am ready to help all students by answering their questions and frequently addressing some questions to them....

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Anmol
BA Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
9+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT English questions test the same handful of grammar and rhetoric rules over and over — comma usage, pronoun agreement, sentence placement, conciseness. Anmol teaches students to recognize these patterns by category so they can move through the section efficiently. His 33 composite ACT score and 5.0 tutoring rating speak to how well this approach translates to real score gains.

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Yimfoong
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

From the moment I began helping classmates in middle school study for math quizzes, I realized how much I enjoyed guiding others toward understanding. Over time, that spark grew into a genuine passion for education. What drives me most is witnessing the transformation in a student's confidencethe moment when confusion gives way to clarity, and they begin to believe in their own abilities. Tutoring, for me, is not simply about helping students achieve better grades; it's about empowering them to trust their capacity to learn and grow. My journey as a tutor began in high school, where I volunteered as a math tutor for underclassmen struggling with algebra and geometry. I worked one-on-one with students after school, helping them tackle difficult problems and build foundational skills. This early experience taught me how patience and consistent encouragement could make a lasting difference. In college, I served as a teaching assistant for general chemistry at the University of Virginia.

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Julian
Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering University of Virginia-Main Campus
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm Julian and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. I have been there before. Repeatedly, there are moments where I do not understand a certain subject and I am in need of assistance. Even the most notable scholars need help at some point in their lifetime. For this reason, I'd like to repay the favor and help other students in need. More people than I can count have been there to help me and I would like to do the same with other students. To do this, I will tutor with an engaging and interactive environment. When assisting students, I like to go beyond explicit instructions. I strive for the student to fully understand the processes that we cover so that it sticks in the student's mind more effectively. Subsequently, I believe it is important to continue practicing the content individually. The main goal is to instill long term confidence in the student that surpasses what is being taught.

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Dennis
BA Princeton University
9+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 36 on the ACT meant Dennis had to master the grammar and rhetoric rules that drive the English section — comma usage, parallel structure, transitions, and redundancy traps. He breaks these into learnable categories so students can spot patterns quickly instead of relying on what "sounds right." His approach turns a section many students guess through into one of the easiest to improve.

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Bidyut
BA Johns Hopkins University
8+ Years Tutoring

Biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins means Bidyut writes with the kind of tight, technical precision that maps perfectly onto ACT English — every word in a research paper has to earn its place, just like every answer choice on conciseness and redundancy questions. He teaches the section's punctuation rules (especially comma placement and apostrophe usage) as a small, memorizable set rather than something to guess at, and tackles the rhetorical strategy questions by training students to think like editors deciding what a paragraph actually needs. His 36 ACT composite and 5.0 rating back that up.

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Austin
BA University of Notre Dame
15+ Years Tutoring

The ACT English section rewards students who can spot rhetorical strategy questions hiding among grammar items — knowing when the test is asking about sentence placement versus subject-verb agreement changes everything. Austin scored a 33 ACT composite and brings a Classics background that makes parsing sentence structure second nature. He teaches students to distinguish between questions testing conventions and those testing rhetoric, which cuts down on careless errors.

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Justin
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.

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Kevin
BA Case Western Reserve University
7+ Years Tutoring

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. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee with my college club team.

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Christopher
BA Harvard College
1+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT English mistakes come down to a handful of grammar rules applied inconsistently — comma splices, pronoun-antecedent disagreement, redundancy. Christopher scored a 35 composite and drills these patterns until students spot errors almost reflexively, then tackles the trickier rhetorical strategy questions that separate good scores from great ones.

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Nicholas
BA University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
4+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT English questions test the same handful of grammar and rhetoric rules — comma splices, subject-verb agreement, transition logic, conciseness. Nicholas scored a 36 composite on the ACT and teaches students to spot these patterns rapidly, turning a section that feels subjective into one of the most predictable parts of the test.

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Tracy
BA University of Pennsylvania
6+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 36 ACT composite means Tracy didn't just survive the English section — she mastered the specific punctuation, conciseness, and rhetorical strategy patterns it cycles through, and she teaches those patterns as a learnable rulebook rather than a guessing game. Her economics background reinforces a data-driven approach: identify which question types cost you the most points, drill those rules first, and stop wasting time on what you already know. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Logan
MS The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary • BA University of Kentucky
6+ Years Tutoring

Studying communication and ministry meant Logan spent years dissecting how language persuades — sermon structure, rhetorical clarity, concise phrasing — which maps surprisingly well onto the ACT English section's rhetoric and organization questions. He pairs that background with a 36 ACT composite and teaches the punctuation rules the test loves to recycle (comma usage, apostrophes, semicolons) as quick pattern-recognition decisions rather than gut calls. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Frances
BA Duke University • Degree unspecified Duke University
6+ Years Tutoring

A magna cum laude Duke graduate with professional writing experience, Frances knows how to dissect a sentence quickly — which is exactly what the ACT English section demands across its 75 questions on punctuation, rhetorical strategy, and passage organization. She zeroes in on the redundancy and transition questions that trip up students who otherwise know their grammar, teaching them to edit like a writer tightening a draft rather than a test-taker second-guessing by ear. Her 35 ACT composite and 4.6 rating back up the approach.

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Alex
BA Washington and Lee University
6+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 36 ACT composite while juggling a chemical engineering curriculum at Washington and Lee means Alex learned to read and edit fast — a skill that pays off on the English section's 75 questions in 45 minutes, where hesitation on any single punctuation or rhetoric question eats into the clock. His medical school training at Arizona adds another layer: writing and revising under pressure is now second nature, and he teaches the section's recurring patterns (verb-tense shifts, pronoun agreement, passage-level organization) as a systematic checklist rather than a feel-it-out exercise.

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Ashley
BA Oral Roberts University
14+ Years Tutoring

I am excited to help anyone who might need it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ACT English section has 75 questions covering grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills—all tested within 45 minutes. You'll read five passages and answer questions about underlined portions, focusing on clarity, correctness, and effectiveness of writing. Understanding the question types and practicing with real ACT passages is key to improving your score.

Most students need to answer about one question every 36 seconds, which feels rushed without a strategy. Effective pacing comes from recognizing question patterns quickly—grammar questions, style questions, and big-picture rhetorical questions each require different approaches. Practicing with timed sections and learning to skip difficult questions strategically helps you maximize points without getting stuck.

Students often struggle with comma rules, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and recognizing when a sentence is actually correct (many test-takers over-correct). Rhetorical questions—which ask about tone, organization, and word choice—also trip up students who focus only on grammar. Identifying your specific weak areas through practice tests helps you target study time where it matters most.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but most students see 2-4 point gains with focused practice and expert guidance on test-specific strategies. The ACT English section rewards pattern recognition and strategy as much as grammar knowledge, so learning to approach each question type systematically makes a real difference. Consistent practice with real ACT passages combined with targeted feedback accelerates progress.

Your first session focuses on understanding where you stand—you'll likely take a practice English section or discuss your recent test experience to identify patterns in your mistakes. A tutor will assess whether your challenges are grammar-based, strategy-based, or timing-related, then create a personalized study plan. This diagnostic approach ensures your tutoring time targets your specific needs rather than generic test prep.

If you're preparing for the full ACT, dedicating 4-6 weeks to focused English practice is realistic for meaningful improvement. The timeline depends on your starting score and test date, but consistency matters more than cramming—studying 3-4 times per week is more effective than sporadic longer sessions. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can create a customized timeline based on your specific goals and schedule.

Practice tests reveal patterns in your mistakes, help you build test-day stamina, and let you practice pacing under realistic conditions. Taking full ACT English sections under timed conditions shows you where your knowledge gaps are versus where you're losing points to careless errors or timing pressure. Reviewing every single mistake—not just the ones you got wrong—is what actually improves your score.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in ACT English and understand the specific challenges of the section. When matching, we consider your learning style, schedule, and score goals to find a tutor who fits your needs. You can discuss your target score and any specific grammar topics you find challenging in your first session to ensure the tutoring is personalized from day one.

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