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Rahul

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
Vansh

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Vansh

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Vansh's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I am also a graduate of the high school International Baccalaureate Program. I have informal experience tutoring high school physics, but am most passionate about tutoring students for the...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1520
ACT
36
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Benjamin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Benjamin

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in midd...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Arthur

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Arthur

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Arthur's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am available to tutor in a broad range of subjects, though I am most passionate about Economics, History, and Civics. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to arrange a session.

Education

Middlebury College

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1490
ACT
36
John

Certified Tutor

16+ years

John

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
John's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.

Education

University of St Thomas

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Associates, Acting

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1420
ACT
36
Max

Certified Tutor

Max

Bachelors, Biology, General
Max's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am in the process now of applying for PhD programs in Computational Biology. I have done research in the field of freshwater ecology and am anticipating the publication of a paper I co-authored in the next several months.

Education

Ball State University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1580
ACT
36
Ilesh

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ilesh

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Ilesh's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a recent grad from Georgia Tech, majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering (an intersection of math, computer science, and business) and minoring in Business and Technology. I am originally from Columbus, OH, but chose to come down to Atlanta after getting a full-ride scholarship from Geor...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Emily

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emily

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

I am currently a fourth year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, where I majored in Biology and Spanish. I also completed two minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. While at IU, I worked for the Department of Mathematics and Depart...

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35
Ishan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ishan

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ishan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a current sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I am majoring in Biology as part of the 7 Year Accelerated Medical Program. I am also minoring in Healthcare Economics and Policy. My favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writ...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Albany Medical College

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Calculus Tutor • +34 Subjects

I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school.

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +54 Subjects

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AP Statistics Tutor • +66 Subjects

I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.

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Daniel

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.

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Samantha

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling

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Satvik

AP Statistics Tutor • +68 Subjects

I am an incoming college sophomoore studying Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I was one of the top scholars at Carmel High School in Indiana and have various experiences teaching and tutoring through leading the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team to Nationals for two years in a row. Many of my friends consistently come to me for help with various subjects because of my willingness to help and teach in a way that makes sense to everyone. My specialities are physics, chemistry, math, and economics but I am comfortable tutoring any STEM subject, the SAT, and the ACT. Some of my accomplishments include a perfect 36 ACT score, 800 on the Physics, Math Level 2, and Chemistry SAT subject tests, and a 5 on all the physics, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Computer Science, etc. AP exams. When teaching, I focus on making sure that not only do students understand different concepts, but also that students understand why and practical applications of the different concepts. As a recent high school graduate, I have a deep understanding of how high-schoolers think, what is covered in various courses now, and can connect with my students a lot more. Additionally, as an undergraduate teaching assistant at the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, I taught weekly recitation sections of 30 students and held weekly office hours. Therefore, I have lots of experience teaching and working with students.

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Edward

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +32 Subjects

I am currently studying chemical engineering at the University of Michigan. I have always helped out my fellow students with schoolwork, and I have tutored in the National Honor Society for three years. My tutoring strengths include my abilities to stay calm, be patient, and offer different perspectives on the learning process. I do not just help my students learn the material, but I also teach them how to learn it. I tutor math and test prep courses. Outside of school and tutoring, I play the piano. I have played classical piano for 13 years and jazz piano for 7. Hobbies: reading, music, art, books, writing

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Jacob

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am beginning a Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre for Youth and Communities at Arizona State University in Fall 2020. I tutor a variety of subjects, but some of my favorites are Spanish, algebra, writing, and test prep. Watching students grow as learners and as people motivates me to continue my work as a tutor.

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Adam

College Algebra Tutor • +42 Subjects

I am a graduate of Denison University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with minors in Spanish and music performance. Throughout high school and college, I have been tutoring my peers in Spanish, English, philosophy, math and even music theory. I have also tutored adults in GRE subjects. Since graduation I have been helping Spanish-speaking children in DC with their English and working at a lobbying firm. I tutor in a variety of subjects, focusing on Spanish, English, Math and Standardized Tests. I tutor in a fun, competitive and encouraging style, often comparing learning to reaching a new benchmark in a sport, or leveling up in a video game. I spend most of my free time playing soccer, singing and playing chess.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with tutoring. Students typically see 2-4 point improvements with focused preparation, though some see more significant gains if they're addressing fundamental skill gaps. The ACT Science section rewards both content knowledge and test-taking strategy, so personalized instruction targeting your specific weaknesses—whether that's timing, data interpretation, or understanding question formats—can lead to meaningful progress.

Most students benefit from working with a tutor for 4-8 weeks before test day, with 2-3 sessions per week. Your tutor will help you identify which of the three question types (data representation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints) gives you the most trouble and develop targeted strategies to improve there first.

Timing is one of the biggest challenges students face on ACT Science—you have just 5.3 minutes per passage across nine passages. The key is not reading every word of the scientific content. Instead, effective test-takers skim for the main idea, then dive into the specific data or arguments when answering questions.

A tutor can teach you to recognize passage types immediately and develop a customized approach for each: data representation passages require careful chart reading, research summaries benefit from identifying the hypothesis and results, and conflicting viewpoints demand quick comparison skills. With practice and strategy refinement, most students can answer 7-8 passages thoroughly rather than rushing through all nine.

This is actually quite common—ACT Science tests reasoning and data interpretation more than pure science content knowledge. Students who excel in their courses sometimes struggle with the test's unique question formats and the pressure of the time limit. The good news is that tutoring can quickly bridge this gap.

A tutor will help you understand the specific skills the ACT rewards: translating graphs into conclusions, spotting patterns in data, evaluating experimental design, and comparing conflicting scientific arguments. Many high-performing science students just need to learn the test's logic and develop efficient reading strategies to unlock their potential on this section.

Data Representation (35% of the section): You'll read graphs, tables, and charts to answer questions about trends and relationships. Success here requires careful visual analysis and the ability to extract specific information quickly.

Research Summaries (45%): These passages describe experiments with clear hypotheses, methods, and results. You need to understand experimental design, identify variables, and draw conclusions from findings.

Conflicting Viewpoints (20%): Two or more scientists present different explanations or theories. You'll compare their arguments, evaluate evidence, and sometimes predict which view best explains new data.

Personalized tutoring addresses each type separately, giving you targeted practice and strategies so you're not scrambling when you encounter an unfamiliar format under time pressure.

Most students benefit from taking 3-5 full practice tests, with strategic review of each one. However, it's not just about volume—it's about learning from each test. After each practice test, a tutor helps you analyze which questions you missed and why: Was it a strategy mistake? A content gap? Misreading the question? This kind of targeted review is far more valuable than taking test after test without guidance.

Between full practice tests, focus on working through individual ACT Science passages and question sets to build specific skills. Your tutor can recommend which passages to prioritize based on your weak areas and help you track improvement over time. This approach prevents burnout while maximizing learning.

Test anxiety on ACT Science often stems from feeling rushed or uncertain about question types. Working with a tutor helps in two ways: first, you build genuine confidence through repeated practice and skill mastery, which naturally reduces anxiety. Second, your tutor teaches you calming strategies specific to the test—like how to skip a tough passage and come back to it rather than panicking, or how to recognize when you're overthinking a straightforward question.

Many students also benefit from practicing under timed conditions with their tutor present, gradually building stamina and comfort with the pressure. By test day, the section feels familiar rather than threatening, which makes a huge difference in managing anxiety and staying focused.

For comprehensive preparation, plan for 6-10 weeks of consistent study, with 2-3 tutoring sessions per week supplemented by independent practice. If you're starting further out (3-4 months before test day), you can spread sessions to once per week and still see strong improvement.

A typical week includes one strategy-focused session where your tutor teaches a specific technique, one practice-and-review session where you work through passages together, and one independent practice day. This rhythm builds skills gradually while giving you time to absorb and apply what you've learned. Your tutor adjusts the pace based on your progress and test date, ensuring you're ready without burning out.

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