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If you're wondering where to begin in your college application process, Varsity Tutors can get you set up with a Chicago ACT course to help jump start you in your next steps towards your academic career. Whether you have dreams of becoming an English professor or have your heart set on becoming a psychologist, college admissions exams are a significant part of the application process.
It is common for students at Chicago schools like Walter Payton College Prep and Whitney M. Young Magnet High School to choose to take the ACT for college admission. Your ACT result plays an integral role in your application to college and it is helpful to prepare early-on with an organized study plan.
Preparing to take the ACT can feel as nerve-racking as signing up for a marathon at the beginning, but we are here to help you through the process. By registering for a Chicago ACT course, you gain access to review courses which are live, interactive, and taught by expert instructors who are aptly prepared to help you do your own personal best in the ACT. And because the more you know going into the test, the more likely you are to feel more confident and receive better scores, our courses help you to understand the ways in which the ACT sections are organized. Let's take a moment to learn more about the nature of the test.
What are the topics that a Chicago ACT class helps me to study?
The ACT is organized into four parts, which you can become more familiar with in a Chicago ACT class: Math, Science, Reading, and English, with an added optional Writing section. Without breaks, the ACT lasts 2 hours and 55 minutes. Students who opt to take the Writing portion are given 3 hours and 35 minutes to complete the exam. It is strongly recommended that students answer each question on the test, even if they are unsure of the answer, because there is no guessing penalty.
During the Math section, you will be given one hour to answer 60 multiple-choice questions, which cover subjects including Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. These questions are written based on the skills that you are likely to have learned by the beginning of your senior year in high school. Topics that are helpful to review may include interpreting equations, analyzing and applying graphs, calculating solid measurements and geometric shapes, and answering questions based on functions, probabilities, distributions, and data. You will be allowed to use certain types of calculators for this section of the exam.
In the Science portion, you will be asked 40 multiple-choice questions in 35 minutes. These questions are related to the subjects of Earth and Space Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. When studying for this part of the test, it will be helpful to review applying data that is presented in various modalities and conceptualizing the process of scientific experimentation and research. In some instances, a brief experimental section will follow the Science section and your answers to these questions will not be scored.
When you move onto the Reading section, you will be given 35 minutes to answer 40 multiple-choice questions. These questions are based on a series of passages with accompanying question sets. These passages are generally written at a first-year college reading level. Useful concepts to review for this part of the test may include word definitions, drawing connections between texts, and pointing out central themes.
The English section will involve 75 multiple-choice questions asked over the course of 45 minutes. These questions are written to assess your understanding of the English language. For this section, you'll want to review English topics such as punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar.
Lastly, you can also choose to take a Writing section. In this part of the test, which lasts 40 minutes, you will be given an essay prompt that gives you an issue with three different standpoints. Your goal will be to explain your own viewpoint on this issue and then to draw relationships between your perspective and one or more of the opinions presented in the question. Useful methods for mastering this part of the test may include drafting and organizing paragraphs and analyzing and drawing connections between differing thoughts.
How can a Chicago ACT course can help me to study?
ACT courses are presented in an online format that is similar to a classroom structure but is available right on your personal computer. When you sign up for a Chicago ACT course, you can select between a 2-week course and a 4-week course based on what fits your schedule. Courses start weekly, so it's easy for you to begin a course at the time that feels right for you.
There are multiple benefits to an online course. For example, the courses feature a collaborative format that allows you to work with your peers. Studying in a peer setting can bolster comprehension of topics and improve test results. Also, the interactive components gives you the chance to ask questions, which further adds to the learning process. And because the courses are all online, you can learn from whatever location best suits your own needs, from the local library to your comfy couch at home. If you struggle on a specific topic, you will also have the option to request individual review times during which you can work with an expert instructor on a one-on-one basis.
How can I get registered for a Chicago ACT prep course?
Varsity Tutors can assist you in signing up for an ACT prep course today. We understand how busy your high school schedule is and can help you to determine the review schedule that best supports your individual needs. Taking the ACT may initially feel like a frightening task, but we are here to help support you in a process that can ultimately lead to an exciting and fruitful college career.
Contact Varsity Tutors today to learn more about how a Chicago ACT prep course can help support you in your studies for the ACT.

David: Chicago ACT course instructor
...I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ISAT
- PSAT Critical Reading
- English
- +37 subjects

Minu: Chicago ACT course instructor
...Stritch School of Medicine. I graduated from Saint Louis University with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health. I am from Bolingbrook, IL and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School. I have lived in 7 different cities in 18 years and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- College Math
- Geometry
- Public Speaking
- +61 subjects

Christopher: Chicago ACT course instructor
...Psychology, cum Laude with highest honors from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. While studying, I was employed as a laboratory technician at the Rhodes Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Math
- ISAT
- Biology
- +32 subjects

Molly: Chicago ACT course instructor
...grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with and would love to help your students in any elementary or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- English
- Math
- Other
- +111 subjects

Alyssa: Chicago ACT course instructor
...a double-major in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT English
- Essay Editing
- Literature
- +17 subjects

Ben: Chicago ACT course instructor
...I studied Jazz Bass Performance and Economics. I am also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society. Throughout my time in school I was a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where I tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Pre-Algebra
- High School Economics
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +52 subjects

Rebecca: Chicago ACT course instructor
...where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- French 1
- Study Skills and Organization
- Elementary School Math
- +53 subjects

Ruth: Chicago ACT course instructor
...currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- ACT Math
- Math
- +43 subjects

Brad: Chicago ACT course instructor
I received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Statistics
- SAT Math
- Arithmetic
- +25 subjects

Jenna: Chicago ACT course instructor
...years!) and have currently taken a break to go back to school to further my own education. I am a graduate student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education learning the fundamentals of school leadership. While I am so excited to be a student again, I already miss teaching! I have taught math for five years and absolutely love it. My favorite is working with students who struggle in math and think they will never...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
- harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- 10th Grade Math
- Elementary Math
- Math
- +7 subjects

Lee: Chicago ACT course instructor
...Engineering at Northwestern University. I am staying in the Chicago area because I truly love the city and envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Algebra
- College Physics
- ASPIRE
- +41 subjects

Brandon: Chicago ACT course instructor
...I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a tutor.
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Study Skills
- SAT
- Pre-Calculus
- +68 subjects

Levente: Chicago ACT course instructor
...succeed in your coursework and achieve a higher understanding of the material. You will improve. Despite the fact that tutors get compensated, I'm not working with this fantastic company for the money; I'm working with Varsity Tutors to help you grow academically. While attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions,...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- AP Calculus AB
- ACT Math
- Statistics
- +30 subjects

Max: Chicago ACT course instructor
...the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. I am majoring in Physics with a Concentration in Chemical Principles. I am also minoring in Creative Writing. Throughout my schooling, I have thrived in all subjects. However, my favorites are Science and Writing/English. I find that the two have similar way in promoting creativity. Not surprisingly, I will be tutoring Physics, Chemistry and Writing. Additionally, I will be tutoring for ACT prep. I took the test officially...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Honors Chemistry
- AP Physics 2
- English
- +18 subjects

Matt: Chicago ACT course instructor
...of Wisconsin--Madison, working toward Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Spanish, as well as a Certificate in Leadership. I have volunteered as a tutor of high school students through Centro Hispano and junior high students through Mentoring Positives in Madison, Wisconsin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biology, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Languages
- College Biology
- Chemistry
- +45 subjects

Salmah: Chicago ACT course instructor
Motivated to teach, mentor, and guide. Education has been in my blood for generations, so I can't wait to get started! I want to encourage students to feel better about the material, because if you feel better, you do better too.
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Doctor of Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- High School Writing
- Human Geography
- High School Chemistry
- +86 subjects

Jacob: Chicago ACT course instructor
...because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards a Master's degree, and will continue on from there. Though I am more than happy to help where needed anywhere from K-12, I am most experienced with test...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Essay Editing
- Professional Certifications
- ACT English
- +35 subjects

Brandon: Chicago ACT course instructor
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.... We would have a quick icebreaker. Then, we would map out where the student is at and where the student would like to be. After setting these goals, we would get started on the subject's material.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Essay Editing
- College Essays
- Middle School Math
- +37 subjects

Ayman: Chicago ACT course instructor
...understand how overwhelming it can be to study for classes, prepare for exams, and try to balance it all with your personal life. I hope to be your biggest supporter and help you realize that school and studying don't have to be stressful if you have the right strategies. I've worked with elementary to high school students for over 5 years and I've been able to create different approaches based on the individual. I tutor...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT Writing
- Math
- Trigonometry
- +6 subjects

Yesha: Chicago ACT course instructor
...University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am a double major in integrative biology and behavioral neuroscience, and I am hoping to become a neurologist. I have four years of tutoring experience in varying subjects such as literature, math, science, and ACT prep. I have tutored kids of all ages and am familiar with different tutoring methods for each age group. More than that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Pre-Algebra
- AP European History
- Algebra
- +42 subjects