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If you're looking for test prep for a college entrance exam, Varsity Tutors offers a Boston ACT course. Our courses are designed to review the material you learn up to your senior year and focus you on improving study and test-taking skills. Your proficiency and confidence are essential to reaching for your performance goals on the test. The future of your academic career may depend on the effort you put into preparing for the ACT.
The ACT is administered throughout the year. Its purpose is to help college admissions personnel assess your abilities and compare them to other students applying to their schools. As one of the two major college entrance exams, the ACT is accepted at any college, though the SAT is more popular in Massachusetts. Many students take the ACT anyway to expand the options of which test scores they show to colleges. These scores are often used to predict a student's future success. Taking a Boston ACT class is helpful in addressing any skill gaps you may have, whether in English, math, or any other core subject. If you're a student at institutions like Boston Latin School or Boston College High School looking to round out your, an ACT prep course could be just the thing for you.
What Can a Boston ACT Class Help Me Study?
From filling any learning gaps to instilling test-taking skills, an ACT class can help high school students in many ways. The ACT is a long, comprehensive exam. It consists of four sections: Math, Reading, English, and Science, while the ACT Plus Writing adds an optional essay. The standard test is 2-hours, 55-minutes without breaks, while with the optional writing section, it is 3-hours, 55-minutes. Taking a Boston ACT class can help you review subjects, expose you to the test format, and help you work on reaching a higher confidence level. Before we get into the specifics of how the class works, here's a look at each section of the ACT.
The Math section measures your ability in all mathematical skills taught up until the start of 12th grade, including algebra, coordinate and plane geometry, and trigonometry. Problem-solving, graphing, functions, number systems, and other mathematical concepts are covered as well in the 60 questions that make up this section. You will have 60 minutes to answer every question in this part of the test.
Reading comprehension is the focus of the Reading section. Passage-based questions are structured based on a first-year college reading level. The answer to each question measures your ability to summarize ideas, identify central ideas and themes, and understand different relationships between facts and information. You'll also have to determine the meaning of words and phrases and point out facts versus opinions. If reading is your strong point then this shouldn't be a problem, but if you've had opportunities in the past it's a good idea to have a professional instructor identify any gaps and help you work on any necessary improvements to answer the 40 questions in 35 minutes.
The English section is 45 minutes, during which you must answer 75 questions. These are passage-based and measure your proficiency in word usage, grammar, and punctuation as well as topic development and organization. It's also important to understand the style and tone of language. A complete understanding of language skills is crucial in demonstrating your readiness for a college-level curriculum.
Also a required section, the Science test on the ACT covers biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, and space science. The 40 questions in this 35-minute section measure technical skills like problem-solving, interpretation, reasoning, analysis, and evaluation. How well you manipulate and analyze scientific data in the various formats presented and apply the scientific method affects how you perform in this section.
Although it is optional, the Writing section provides an accurate assessment of your ability to write a clear, concise essay. The prompt presents an issue and three different perspectives on it. Your response must reveal your own perspective and make connections between it and at least one of the three provided points of view. This section requires you to use writing skills you've been taught in high school English classes.
How Can I Benefit from Taking a Boston ACT Course?
Each course is led by an experienced instructor who can guide you and your peers. You'll meet at predetermined times online via a live virtual platform so you can hear, see, and interact with all participants. Varsity Tutors courses provide the opportunity to collaborate and work with groups, which can be highly effective at developing your skills, test-taking abilities, and confidence. Practice tests may be used to familiarize you with the format of the ACT, while various strategies taking tests can be explored. For example, stumbling on a hard question does not have to grind things to a halt; you might be able to skip it until later or eliminate answers that don't make sense.
You can also find a Boston ACT course that fits in your schedule. If a lunchtime session doesn't work, then try an evening or weekend course. Courses start on a weekly basis, and we offer two- and four-week sessions depending on your needs. If necessary, you can even schedule one-on-one time with your instructor. Whether you need help organizing your ideas for the essay or need to improve on solving mathematical equations or geometric calculations, individual customized sessions can focus on your immediate opportunities.
How Do I Find the Best Boston ACT Prep Course for Me?
That's an easy question for us to answer. At Varsity Tutors, we can explain the course and help you with the sign-up process. This is a time during which it's worth investing in learning and shoring up foundational academic skills. The skills you learn can be used towards reaching for your performance goals on the ACT and applying yourself in college. It is an investment in your future. Contact us today to get started immediately with a Boston ACT course.

Anthony: Boston ACT course instructor
I got my undergraduate degree at Brown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and psychology. While I'm passionate about a wide range of subjects, I particularly love tutoring writing and anything that requires analytical reasoning. In my free time, I box, lift weights and write comedy.
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Literary Arts
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT Math
- Psychology
- High School English
- +50 subjects

Sean: Boston ACT course instructor
...I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an independent learner.... Teach students to teach themselves, and to love the act of learning itself.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- AP Physics 2
- College Algebra
- Languages
- +66 subjects
Education & Certification
- Harvard College - Current Undergrad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Philosophical Ethics
- Middle School Writing
- MATLAB
- +66 subjects

Ryan: Boston ACT course instructor
...graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Physics, and I will be attending Northeastern University to continue my education with a Ph.D. in Physics. I love helping students succeed, and I bring a strong Math and Science background to help students struggling with these difficult subjects. I believe that the secret to succeeding in these subjects is not in memorizing solutions and equations, but by developing problem solving skills so students will know...
Education & Certification
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Python
- Quantitative Reasoning
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- +62 subjects

Zachary: Boston ACT course instructor
...20 hours a week tutoring in subjects including AP Physics 1, AP Calculus AB/BC, Middle School Mathematics, Science, and Spanish, Regents Geometry, Regents Algebra, Regents Trigonometry, and US History. I understand how the young adolescent mind operates, and am able to employ several different teaching styles (e.g. visual, conceptual, verbal) due to my knowledge of the subject at hand. I also have much experience with adolescents through my tutoring experience, coaching ice hockey, and working...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Physics (with Business Minor)
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- Test Prep
- Calculus 3
- +38 subjects

Meghan: Boston ACT course instructor
...Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important to me that my students...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Connecticut - Doctor of Philosophy, American Literature
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- English
- GRE
- SAT Reading
- +33 subjects

Jing: Boston ACT course instructor
I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Psychology & Political Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- AP Physics 1
- Test Prep
- ACT Writing
- +53 subjects

Kristen: Boston ACT course instructor
...thinking. I teach interactively, asking questions, listening to students. explanations, and probing students to produce the correct answer for themselves. I want to model thinking and questioning strategies that will allow a student to be successful without a tutor; I endeavor always to work myself out of a job. When I'm not tutoring or teaching swim lessons, I enjoy reading (especially mystery and crime novels), distance running, and long walks with my chocolate lab Snickers.
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical-Biological Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Pre-Algebra
- NCLEX
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +73 subjects

Jack: Boston ACT course instructor
...James, I graduated from a small college preparatory school in Connecticut as a member of the class of 2017, and am entering my freshman year at Northeastern University. I love to read and write, interests that have honed my writing skills and earned me places on the editing staffs of my high school newspaper and literary magazine. I hope that I can use my love of writing to help you in your own academic endeavors!
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Bachelor in Arts, Film Production
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- French 1
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Phonics
- +29 subjects

Esty: Boston ACT course instructor
...been tutoring for over 8 years in the maths and sciences, helping students out at all skill levels (elementary through college). Excelling in these studies myself, I guide my students on study skills, tricks and trades to the subject, and how to best tackle difficult problems. I cater to the learning styles of all students and try my best to find the easiest way for us to tackle a challenging subject so that once on...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Biology, Geography
- Tufts University - Masters, Conservation Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Math
- Science
- Life Sciences
- +42 subjects