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Kathleen
I am an undergraduate at Washington University, and I grew up in Columbus, Ohio. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects. I love Pre-algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra and everything in between! I have tutored for about four years and have worked with students of all ages. Most students come...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sean
Punctuation and rhetorical strategy questions trip up most ACT English test-takers, especially when passages require deciding whether a sentence should be added, deleted, or revised for tone. Sean zeroes in on the handful of grammar rules — comma splices, subject-verb agreement, parallel structure —...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Shreya
Shreya tutors Spanish alongside English, and that cross-language awareness sharpens her ability to explain the grammar rules the ACT English section leans on hardest — subject-verb agreement, pronoun case, and comma placement around clauses — because she can show students the underlying logic instea...
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
Bachelors, Health Management
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Ashley
I am excited to help anyone who might need it!
Oral Roberts University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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John
Most math majors wouldn't seem like natural fits for ACT English, but John's 35 ACT composite means he clearly conquered the section himself — and his approach treats grammar questions the way he treats equations: identify the rule being tested, apply it, move on without second-guessing. He's especi...
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Samuel
Grading hundreds of high school essays each semester — from AP Chemistry lab reports to biology research summaries — has given Samuel an almost automatic sense for the punctuation errors, awkward transitions, and redundant phrasing the ACT English section recycles in every passage. He teaches the se...
University of Missouri-Columbia
Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Over a decade of teaching English as a second language gave Joy an unusually precise understanding of English grammar mechanics — the kind the ACT English section tests through punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical strategy questions. She doesn't just tell students which answer is correct;...
Boston University
AB
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Jacob
Comma rules, subject-verb agreement, and rhetorical strategy questions on the ACT English section all follow predictable patterns once you know what to look for. Jacob, who scored a 34 composite, teaches students to spot the handful of grammar concepts the ACT recycles and to read passages for logic...
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Katherine
The ACT English section tests grammar and rhetorical skills in rapid-fire context, and Katherine scored a 33 composite on the ACT herself. She teaches students to spot comma splices, subject-verb agreement errors, and redundancy patterns quickly by reading passages strategically rather than agonizin...
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Doctor of Dental Science, Biology, General
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Vijaya
Currently deep in a six-year medical program, Vijaya reads and edits technical writing daily — the kind of dense, precise prose that builds the exact reflex the ACT English section rewards when you have 36 seconds per question. She scored a 34 ACT composite and zeroes in on the punctuation and sente...
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Current Undergrad, 6 year medical program
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Kristen
Every ACT English question tests either a grammar rule or a rhetorical choice, and most students can't tell which is which under time pressure. Kristen's English Language Arts certification and her 33 ACT composite mean she can pinpoint exactly which conventions — comma splices, pronoun agreement, p...
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and English minor
Certified Tutor
Parag
Northwestern's political science program demands constant argumentative writing — constructing tight thesis statements, cutting filler, choosing precise transitions — which mirrors exactly what the ACT English section tests under time pressure. Parag applies that editorial discipline to teach the rh...
Northwestern University
Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Megan
State-certified with a master's in Curriculum and Instruction, Megan has spent years teaching both English and science — a combination that builds an unusually systematic approach to the ACT English section's grammar conventions, where she treats comma rules, verb-tense shifts, and transition logic ...
University of Missouri
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction State Certified Teacher
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
Certified Tutor
8+ years
I am currently working towards an Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In high school, I worked with 5th grade students tutoring math. Beyond that, I was always avaliable to help my classmates learn topics that I may have understood better at the time. Overall, math a...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mubariz
Debate training at Pembroke Hill taught Mubariz to hear the structure of an argument — where it tightens, where it drags, where a transition fails — and that instinct maps directly onto the ACT English section's rhetorical strategy and passage organization questions. His 34 ACT composite backs up an...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
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Frequently Asked Questions
ACT English tests grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills under tight time pressure—75 questions in 45 minutes. Many students struggle with pacing, misidentifying what each question is actually asking, or overlooking nuanced grammar rules. Others find the rhetorical questions (about organization, style, and purpose) harder than straightforward grammar, since they require understanding the passage's context, not just isolated rules.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but most students see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of focused preparation. Students who work with tutors to identify specific weak areas—whether that's comma rules, sentence combining, or rhetorical questions—typically improve faster than those studying alone. Consistent practice on full sections and timed drills, paired with personalized feedback on mistakes, tends to yield the strongest results.
The ACT English section requires answering 75 questions in 45 minutes, leaving about 36 seconds per question. Effective pacing strategies include skimming passages quickly for context, tackling grammar questions (usually faster) before rhetorical ones, and flagging difficult questions to revisit if time allows. Tutors can help you practice timed drills to build speed without sacrificing accuracy, and teach you which question types to prioritize.
Most students benefit from 4-12 weeks of consistent preparation, depending on their baseline skills and target score. A typical schedule includes 2-3 hours per week of focused study: reviewing grammar rules, completing practice passages, taking full-section timed tests, and analyzing mistakes. For students in St. Louis with access to personalized tutoring, working with a tutor 1-2 times weekly allows you to target your specific weak areas more efficiently than self-study alone.
Practice tests are essential—they reveal your pacing weaknesses, question-type patterns, and specific grammar gaps in a realistic testing environment. Taking full ACT English sections under timed conditions helps you build stamina and identify whether you're rushing through questions or spending too long on difficult ones. After each practice test, reviewing every wrong answer (not just the ones you got right) is crucial for improvement.
Look for tutors who understand both ACT grammar rules and the test's unique rhetorical questions, and who can diagnose your specific weak areas quickly. A strong ACT English tutor will teach you question-type strategies, help you build speed without sacrificing accuracy, and use real ACT practice materials to prepare you. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced in ACT English preparation who tailor their approach to your learning style and target score.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment—either a timed ACT English practice section or a conversation about your strengths, weaknesses, and target score. The tutor will review your results to identify patterns (grammar gaps, timing issues, rhetorical question struggles) and create a personalized study plan. This foundation helps your tutor focus on what matters most for your improvement.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure about question formats. Tutors build confidence by teaching you proven strategies, having you practice under timed conditions repeatedly, and helping you understand exactly why you missed questions. When you've practiced the same question types dozens of times and know the grammar rules cold, test day feels much less intimidating—you're executing a plan you've already mastered.
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