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If you're just beginning your ACT prep or are feeling study fatigue, Varsity Tutors can get you started in a Madison ACT prep course that may provide you with a more thorough review than the one you might be able to get on your own. Though you may be a couple of years away from college, you're probably already considering which schools you would like to attend and how to put yourself in a position to gain admittance into your dream school. Most students in Madison, including those at Middleton High School and West High school, take the ACT as their college admissions exam of choice. Your score on the ACT can play a critical role in your college application package, so it is in your best interest to make sure that you are well prepared come test day.
Enrolling in a Madison ACT course gives you access to an online classroom led by an expert instructor. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers to advance your understanding of test subjects. Varsity Tutors can provide you with test prep materials that accurately reflect the content you can expect to encounter on the ACT. There's no longer any need to put off studying because you don't know what to study or where to begin. A Madison ACT course can break the exam down by section, providing you with a blueprint to build your study time around.
What can a Madison ACT class help me review?
The ACT is broken down into four sections: Math, English, Reading, and Science. You will also have the option of completing a fifth section, the Writing section. With just under three hours to complete the four main sections and an extra 40 minutes to complete the writing section, you will need to work efficiently in order to cover all the material. The breadth of content that the ACT covers necessitates refined test-taking skills and a wide range of foundational subject knowledge. Here we will break down the different portions of the test to give you deeper insight into what you will need to prepare for.
The Math section is a 60-minute test containing 60 questions designed to measure the mathematical skills students have typically learned in courses taken up to the beginning of grade 12. You can expect to be tested on pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. It is important to have a strong grasp of mathematical concepts such as functions, interpreting equations, and geometric calculations, among others, to succeed in this section of the test.
In the English section, you will encounter 75 multiple-choice, passage-based questions that measure your understanding of English and knowledge of language skills. You will have 45 minutes to complete this portion of the exam. Refining your general understanding of the conventions of the English language, such as sentence structure, punctuation usage, and grammar, will help you revise and edit the text-based passages provided.
Next, the Reading section will test your ability to identify central ideas and themes, summarize ideas, and make connections between different texts, among other things. You will be provided with passages and questions that ask you to derive meaning from the text, to refer to what is explicitly stated, and to use reason to determine implicit meanings. You will have 35 minutes to answer 40 questions. It is important to refine your critical reading skills in order to be able to identify main ideas and significant details in texts.
The Science test will ask you to complete 40 multiple-choice questions in a 35-minute timeframe. You will be presented with scientific information in three different formats: data representation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints. Your success in this section will hinge on your ability to critically analyze the information provided to you by examining the hypotheses and conclusions drawn utilizing scientific analysis, reasoning, and problem-solving. Topics on this section include chemistry, Earth and space sciences, biology, and physics.
Finally, if you opt to complete the Writing section, you will have 40 minutes to respond to an essay prompt. To succeed in this section, you will need to write a coherent, well thought out response that illustrates your ability to think critically, evaluate arguments, and express original ideas.
How can a Madison ACT course help me prepare for my exam?
Enrolling in a Madison ACT course can be a great way to add structure and depth to your ACT review by building foundational test-taking skills that can increase your efficiency come exam day. All students learn in different ways and at different speeds. Your expert instructor can take the time to learn your needs and learning style to ensure you get the most out of your experience. If you are struggling with isolating arguments and main ideas in essay passages, you can schedule one-on-one time with your instructor to work on developing your comprehension and critical thinking skills. Studying with peers means that you can work together to understand how and when to properly employ the scientific method.
Varsity Tutors helps bring the classroom to you through a live virtual platform where you can interact directly with your instructor and peers as the class unfolds. Studying with peers has shown to increase retention rates and deepen understanding. Following a customized curriculum set forth in an online class adds detail and structure to your study plan, allowing you to approach the ACT decisively and confidently.
How can I get started in a Madison ACT prep course?
If you are just beginning your studies or need an extra boost, getting started in a Madison ACT course can serve as a great motivator to help you reach for your goals. Offering two- and four-week classes with new sessions beginning every week, Varsity Tutors is confident that we can find something that will fit into your busy schedule. Finding time in your hectic schedule to study has probably already proven to be a burden. Not only that, but studying without a concrete action plan might have you feeling like you're just spinning your wheels without making much progress. Contact our educational consults today for more information on how to get started and begin investing your time into structured, efficient ACT review.

Cole: Madison ACT course instructor
...Engineering, along with a Certificate in Business, from UW as well. Education has always been important to me, and tutoring allows me to share that passion with others. I first got into tutoring through a volunteer program in high school, and I continued to tutor during my undergraduate studies, which was some of the most rewarding work I've ever done. My engineering background has allowed me to take a wide variety of math and science...
Education & Certification
- UW Madison - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
- UW Madison - Masters, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- HSPT
- SHSAT
- +54 subjects

Cayla: Madison ACT course instructor
...students of all ages and skill levels reach their goals in science and math courses. I enjoy being a resource to help students struggling in math and science, as these subjects can be difficult to understand. I employ a variety of strategies including mnemonic devices, physical manipulatives, and drawings/diagrams to accommodate different learning styles. Typically, I have the students attempt to solve a problem and then ask leading questions whenever he/she gets stuck. If the...
Education & Certification
- Providence College - Bachelors, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- GRE Verbal
- Quantitative Reasoning
- +47 subjects

Zach: Madison ACT course instructor
...Minnesota with a 4.0 GPA and a 33 on my ACT. In my free time I play basketball, listen to music, write programs, and watch movies with my friends. I specialize in math and science of all kinds, I really love teaching biology, chemistry, and physics. I also can prepare students for the ACT. As a sophomore I have already taken physics, calculus, biology, intro chemistry, and organic chemistry. I believe I am able to...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Math
- Trigonometry
- Test Prep
- +24 subjects

Lucian: Madison ACT course instructor
I have a lot of experience teaching & tutoring and have completed a wide variety of standardized test with excellent scores.... Start by trying to achieve a broad understanding and refining it as needed.... Introduce myself, meet the student, and identify areas of strength and weakness.... Short breaks, fun problems.... Ask leading questions until the student understands, and then try to build a deeper understanding.... Try to make the passage seem more approachable or put it in simpler terms.
Education & Certification
- Haverford - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Algebra 2
- Graduate Test Prep
- Pre-Calculus
- +32 subjects

Renee: Madison ACT course instructor
...reteach difficult concepts, practice, and then challenge my students without overwhelming them. I am certified to teach English and have taught English abroad. I am also fluent in Spanish. This experience allows me to tutor a wide range of subjects from reading comprehension and English grammar to AP Spanish. Most recently, I worked in an elementary school doing homework support and am very familiar with K-5th curriculums. This allows me to identify and fill gaps...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish w/ concentration in Global Studies and Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ASPIRE
- TOEFL
- Math
- +32 subjects

Joel: Madison ACT course instructor
...have tutored middle school and high school students, mostly in mathematics, but I also helped with middle school science and English as well as ACT preparation. I look forward to tutoring students in computer science, especially object-oriented programming; mathematics, from middle school mathematics to multivariable calculus and differential equations; preparation for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests; and topics in literature and history. My favorite subject to tutor is probably calculus because calculus really opens...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- +60 subjects

Jonas: Madison ACT course instructor
...and after a lengthy stint as a grad student and editor in the U.K. I finally ended up in Wisconsin. I suppose I am well on my way to becoming a cheesehead by now. I have taught and tutored in the U.S., England and Sweden -- ranging from elementary phonics to postmodern literature and Elizabethan revenge tragedy. But irrespective of whether I am teaching pre-K or college, I want to convey a sense of how...
Education & Certification
- Lund University (Sweden) - Bachelors, English Literature, Comparative Literature, Classical Greek
- York University (UK) - Masters, MA in Victorian Literature (with distinction)
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT Reading
- GRE
- GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
- +12 subjects

Brennan: Madison ACT course instructor
...simply: perspective. Teachers provide knowledge and skills, whilst mentors provide a lens through which a mentee can understand how to apply the knowledge they have gained. There are various accreditations and certifications necessary to become a teacher; yet mentors call upon life experiences to help mentees on a more intrinsic level. This key difference necessitates mentors to make strong personal connections with their mentees, calling upon knowledge learned from different aspects of life. Unlike specialized...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Social Ecology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ASPIRE
- Test Prep
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL
- +24 subjects

Keith: Madison ACT course instructor
...am an engineer and a project manager with 20 years of experience in industry. I hold a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, formal project management certifications and I am licensed and registered as a patent agent with the USPTO. As I have advanced in my career, I have grown to enjoy mentoring and teaching others in order to help them advance themselves academically and professionally. My strongest subjects to teach are...
Education & Certification
- Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Supply Chain Management
- ACT Math
- Algebra 2
- +60 subjects

Marit: Madison ACT course instructor
...worked as an economics teaching assistant and informally helped other students prepare for the math section of the GRE. Additionally, I have volunteer experience as an algebra II tutor and a competition math team coach. I've always enjoyed taking standardized tests, and aim to help others see these tests as a fun challenge. After college I worked for a healthcare IT company and I'm fluent in R, Python, SQL, and M (MUMPS). This September I...
Education & Certification
- St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Graduate Test Prep
- GMAT
- +23 subjects

Wolly: Madison ACT course instructor
...student success. I have assisted students in Philosophy, Geological Science, general college writing, and career search skills, including resumes and cover letters. I strongly believe that students who feel comfortable while studying will be the students who maximize their academic success. By developing a tutor-student relationship centered on trust, as well as working through problems at the students' pace, I am confident in my ability to assist in many students' academic success. I look forward...
Education & Certification
- Edgewood College - Bachelors, Interpersonal/Organizational Communications
- Edgewood College - Current Grad Student, Marriage & Family Therapy
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Reading
- US History
- High School English
- +21 subjects

George: Madison ACT course instructor
...there! I am an upcoming Sophomore studying Finance with a pre-med interest within the Wisconsin School of Business. Please feel comfortable contacting me with any types of questions! I am extremely passionate about using my own personal experience and style to help any type of student excel in a variety of courses. I believe traditional learning environments can oftentimes overcomplicate topics, and my primary goal is to look at things from a different angle/perspective to...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Business
- Test Prep
- High School English
- +47 subjects

Mike: Madison ACT course instructor
...in person and online since 1998. I started tutoring Calculus at UW Madison while working on my Electrical Engineering Degree and continued tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus ever since. I've also done summer enrichment programs giving kids the opportunity to build their own circuits. My favorite subject is pre-calculus because it brings things together from geometry, algebra and trigonometry. My tutoring style very much depends on the student. I like to first understand...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Business
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- +39 subjects

Michael: Madison ACT course instructor
I am a rising junior at the University of Pennsylvania. I am currently majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineering with a minor in energy and sustainability. I have a desire to work in the renewable energy industry after I graduate.
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad Student, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- GED
- +53 subjects

Stephen: Madison ACT course instructor
I find joy in helping students meet their educational needs and helping them succeed wherever their learning takes them. As Albert Einstein indicated, "Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think." To think about your thinking is the key to education and represents my goal as a tutor. You see, critical-thinking is the pathway to engaged learning.
Education & Certification
- Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Capella University - Doctor of Philosophy, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACCUPLACER
- A Level
- SSAT
- +106 subjects

Samuel: Madison ACT course instructor
...technologies at Nucamp to learn more about web development. I later on became a Java Instructor for another bootcamp called Camp Createability. This new opportunity allowed me to help students learn how to game design and use Java as a programming language. From there I built up successful projects on my own and collaborated with other developers. What makes me passionate about tutoring PHP, Java, HTML, CSS and JavaScript is being able to bestow my...
Education & Certification
- Edgewood College - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- GED
- A Level
- SAT
- +36 subjects

Nicole: Madison ACT course instructor
...science in psychology. I am in the honors program with a GPA of 3.97 and am a National Merit Finalist as a result of my PSAT and SAT scores from high school. I hope to pursue a master of science degree in occupational therapy beginning in the summer of 2020. I enjoy providing individualized attention and personal instruction to help students who might otherwise struggle to understand and am motivated by seeing students succeed.
Education & Certification
- Liberty University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ASVAB
- SAT
- A Level
- +77 subjects

Bethany: Madison ACT course instructor
I am a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the chemistry department. I obtained a BS in Chemistry and a BA in Language studies with a focus in Spanish in 2018. I enjoy seeing students succeed and discover all the joys that STEM can bring. I am also passionate about the Spanish language and its culture.
Education & Certification
- Indiana State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Grad Student, Organic Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- A Level
- Languages
- Chemistry
- +28 subjects

Joseph: Madison ACT course instructor
Hello! I am recent grad from UW-Madison in Mathematics. I love teaching math because I am a firm believer that everyone is capable of understanding math and helping students realize that within themselves is incredibly gratifying. I particularly like teaching calculus because that's where math starts to get fun, students begin developing a type of thinking that I affectionately refer to as mathematical freestyling.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Colleges - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +24 subjects

Hannah: Madison ACT course instructor
...companions growing up, and inspired me to pursue my own creative writing. It is this love for reading, writing, and imaginative engagement with the world that I hope to share with my students. I also believe that my role is working alongside students to: 1) nurture enthusiasm for subjects they're drawn to 2) be a safe place to process frustration around and move through subjects that are more difficult 3) learn what their academic and...
Education & Certification
- Lewis Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- English
- Fiction Writing
- Reading
- +16 subjects