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Varsity Tutors can help students who are preparing to take the ACT by setting them up with reliable Nashville ACT preparation options. Though you may be a few years away from college, you're probably already narrowing down your list of dream schools. One of the biggest hurdles you will have to clear on your path to admissions is the ACT. Your scores on the exam might play a critical role in your college application. Whether you're a student at Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School or the University School of Nashville, you might be wondering how best to prepare for test day. A basic internet search will overload you with ACT advice, test prep materials, and op-ed pieces that may or may not reflect what you can expect to encounter on the exam. We can connect you with qualified instructors and current testing materials that cover every element of the test.
Depending on your needs, Varsity Tutors offers online classroom learning or one-on-one tutoring. If you appreciate the collaborative process of group learning, a Nashville ACT prep course might be a good fit for you. Led by an expert instructor in a virtual classroom, students can interact and ask questions in real time. This online forum encourages troubleshooting, collaboration, and group strategizing. If you're seeking more customized, tailored lessons, connecting with a Nashville ACT tutor might better suit your needs. Working one-on-one with an instructor will allow you and your instructor to focus in on your areas of need. If you improve on one subject faster than anticipated, you can quickly switch gears and begin attending to your next area of opportunity.
What can Nashville ACT prep help me review?
The ACT is broken down into four sections, including Math, Science, Reading, and English. 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. Covering such a vast amount of material requires efficient test-taking skills and strong attention to detail. Working to strengthen your subject knowledge can help you minimize stress and build confidence for test day. Here we will take a deep dive into each section so you can get a better idea of the wide variety of topics that you will face on the test.
The Math section allows you 60 minutes to complete 60 questions. Here you will be tested on pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. While one minute per question might seem like ample time, it is important to have a strong grasp of mathematical concepts and formulas in order to work quickly in this section.
The Science section will measure your interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills by asking you to complete 40 multiple-choice questions in 35 minutes. An understanding of scientific analysis, such as the ability to understand and interpret data to solve problems, is integral to your success in this section. Topics in this section include chemistry, Earth and space sciences, biology, and physics.
In the Reading section, you will be tasked with reading and analyzing passages. Your success in this section will depend on your ability to identify central themes, summarize ideas, and make meaningful connections between different texts, among other things. You will be given 35 minutes to answer 40 passage-based questions. The content that you encounter will reflect materials commonly studied in first-year college classes.
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.
Finally, the optional writing section asks you to read the given prompt and write an essay in response where you develop your own perspective on the issue. To write a successful response, you must coherently state your own perspective while analyzing the connections between your perspective and one of the three perspectives provided. It is important to develop original ideas and arguments in order to provide a thoughtful critique.
What are the benefits of different types of Nashville ACT prep?
If you are looking to strengthen your test-taking skills while building foundational subject knowledge before your ACT test date, utilizing one of Varsity Tutors' test prep options might be of great benefit to you. Each option offers you unique benefits, and many students choose to use a combination of the two. Here we will take a closer look at the different benefits of ACT tutoring and prep classes.
If you enjoy learning in groups, enrolling in a Nashville ACT prep class may be a great option for you. Here you will have access to interactive online instruction where you can connect in real time with instructors and peers, providing you with the immediacy and intimacy of an in-person classroom. New sessions begin every week, and you can choose between taking two- or four-week sessions. You will attend live sessions with your instructor and peers where you will engage in group activities and discussions that could help you build the skills needed to excel on the ACT. You can receive immediate, specific answers to your questions, as well as live troubleshooting if you encounter a tricky concept. ACT courses also allow you to schedule one-on-one time with your instructor to focus in on specific areas of need.
If you are solely seeking personalized, custom instruction, working with a Nashville ACT tutor might be a better fit for you. Your tutor can meet with you in-person or online using our Live Learning Platform. Private tutelage allows you to spend time working directly on perceived areas of opportunity. One-on-one time with your instructor can help them to learn your strengths, goals, and learning style, allowing them to tailor lessons to your needs and abilities. If you struggle with understanding certain concepts, such as mathematical formulas, your instructor can employ a variety of approaches to deliver the material in ways that make the concepts easier to understand. Your tutor may work with you to increase your self-confidence by setting small goals and providing encouragement as you work through the material.
How can I find ACT prep in Nashville?
Whether you are seeking customized one-on-one instruction or prefer the collaborative element of classroom learning, Varsity Tutors can get you started in Nashville ACT prep that will suit your academic needs. Attending college is a huge commitment that you are probably not taking lightly. Contact our educational consultants today and let us help you find the proper ACT prep to help you develop skills that will benefit you throughout your entire academic journey.

Rachel: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...in Pure Mathematics and a secondary teaching certification. Being a math teacher is fundamental to my identity. The school where I teach is small enough that I teach almost every math class, and I have designed my own curriculum. This gives me a lot of opportunities to try out new and exciting ways to present information. Many of my students are non-traditional learners, whether they have learning differences, anxiety, ADHD, and/or are just outside-the-box thinkers....
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Statistics
- Algebra 2
- Math
- +17 subjects

Clay: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...have to be a great student. When I first began tutoring middle school students through my church while I was in high school, I learned that learning works best when it is a two-way street. I love when my students give me feedback about where they are, as this helps inform me on the goals to work toward. I am a native Tennessean from a town in northwest Tennessee called Troy. I graduated from Lipscomb...
Education & Certification
- Lipscomb University - Bachelors, Communications and Spanish (double major
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Essay Editing
- History
- Comparative Literature
- +42 subjects

Marjorie: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Over the last eight years, I have taken the ACT, SAT, and MCAT; I have also experienced the rigors of applying to 10+ colleges and 30+ medical schools. I can therefore understand the difficulties associated with preparing for standardized tests and the anxiety about college admissions. I am eager to help students prepare for college applications, including mastering standardized tests, college essays, and study strategies. I...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- 10th Grade Reading
- Essay Editing
- Sociology
- +52 subjects

Matthew: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...little bit about myself, I was born and raised from Louisville, Ky. This coming fall, I will be begin studying engineering at Vanderbilt University. As a recent graduate from high school and a current student in college, I understand the stress of school and the desire to succeed scholastically. As a tutor, my goal is to not only take away the unnecessary stress of school, but to also teach it in a way that is...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineer
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT Math
- Algebra 3/4
- High School Physics
- +33 subjects

Steven: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...pursuing degrees in both Mathematics & Economics. After I graduate, I intend to stay at Alabama to get an M.A. in Economics. I have been tutoring both Math and ACT Prep since I was a Sophomore in High School. After 4 years of experience, I continue to enjoy tutoring these subjects, and the constant challenge of improving my abilities and techniques. I get a great sense of satisfaction in helping those I tutor improve their...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics & Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- High School Business
- College Algebra
- Trigonometry
- +29 subjects

Aki: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...I'm a premed student with a double major in biology and math. I have a lot of experience tutoring elementary subjects such as algebra and geometry, and I feel I can be very useful for standardized testing as well. My strengths lie mostly in STEM areas, but I learned a few strategies that helped me greatly for reading portions of standardized tests as well. Regarding standardized tests in particular, I believe learning the best test-taking...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Calculus 3
- ACT Science
- Algebra 2
- +42 subjects

Kristen: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...meet their education goals. I have been tutoring throughout college because many of my friends sought my assistance. I mostly tutored in the pre-medical subjects including Statistics, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Additionally, as a peer advisor at Georgetown University, I was a point of contact for incoming freshmen as they transitioned to college. I also have formal tutoring experience with national companies. Lastly, I have classroom experience as a part-time Basic...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Pre-Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT Math
- SSAT
- Social Sciences
- +42 subjects

Matthew: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...As a tutor it is crucial for me to identify the way in which my students learn best and instruct them in a way that is complimentary to their primary instruction. I have a diverse educational background and am currently completing my JD/MBA. Prior to coming to Emory for Grad School, I graduated in 3 years from the University of Central Florida. While I enjoy learning now, that wasn't always the case and I am...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Emory University - Masters, JD, MBA
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- History
- Social Studies
- World History
- +57 subjects

Thomas: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...literature for nearly a decade. At Creighton University, I taught Rhetoric and Composition, World Literature, and also worked with students in the Writing Center. I earned a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Western Michigan University, where I taught Thought and Writing. I love working with students one-on-one and creating a personalized learning experience through open communication. My goal is to give students the encouragement, the confidence, and the strategies to make their writing...
Education & Certification
- University of Northen Iowa - Bachelors, Humanities
- Western Michigan University - Masters, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Fiction Writing
- American Literature
- ACT English
- +9 subjects

Akilah: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
I am driven by the philosophy to "seek not to become a person of success, but a person of value"(Albert Einstein) by helping others.... Knowledge is power, but the application of knowledge is more powerful.... Ask questions about his / her view on learning.... Teach him / her effectively.... Be accessible, engaged, continuously ask questions, and be knowledgeable about the appointed subject.... Differentiate instruction.... Help them to learn how to ask the right questions to understand what they are reading.
Education & Certification
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Bachelors, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- COMPASS Reading
- Test Prep
- High School Writing
- +51 subjects

Jaime: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...at Vanderbilt University. Through my time as a student at a high caliber university, I have acquired the time management and efficient studying skills that led to my overall success in academia. My tutoring background includes a position on the Peer Tutoring Committee of my high school, and the role of a Teaching Assistant at Vanderbilt University. These positions have allowed me to improve my ability to articulate concepts to other students. During my time...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- Math
- Materials Science
- +52 subjects

Brandon: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...and Electrical Engineering, I have several years of experience studying and implementing engineering and mathematics concepts. While in college, I worked with students in various subjects, including physics, college algebra, calculus, chemistry, and engineering-specific courses. I love to tutor mathematics and physics, for it is in these subjects that the foundation of engineering is built upon. I also enjoy teaching problem solving to students! I have a passion for helping others understand material that is...
Education & Certification
- Lipscomb University - Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Calculus
- ACT Math
- Computer Programming
- +52 subjects

Krystal : Nashville ACT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Detroit Mercy - Bachelors, Special Education
- Cambridge College - Masters, Behavioral Management
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Study Skills and Organization
- Literature
- +21 subjects

Musie: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
I went to Vanderbilt to study mathematics and secondary education. I have a passion for math and for teaching students. I have lots of experiences tutoring various types of students from volunteering at churches, to assisting a professor at Belmont University, to private tutoring. This is what I love to do, and I feel confident that I can be helpful.... I like to be focused on student thinking and guiding my practice on what they know.
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Mathematics and Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- College Algebra
- Languages
- Pre-Calculus
- +43 subjects

Kayleigh: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...prevalent subjects that everyone uses - and has used for centuries - on a daily basis. We as humans can't help but create language, share stories and cultures, and learn about our history through the literature that our ancestors have left behind. I have tutored English for over 7 years. I am a great tutor because I love the subject I teach, am very passionate about literature, and I am a very patient, friendly person.
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- Literature
- +11 subjects

Jeana: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...that anyone can learn anything with the right attitude and an open mind. My main background is in test prep and college readiness, with a focus on test-taking strategies that build self-esteem and improve performance. I began tutoring for a private company while I was a student at Columbia University in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- 11th Grade Writing
- SAT Writing and Language
- Other
- +54 subjects

Alexander: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
Over the course of my academic career I have acquired knowledge in a wide variety of subjects. While Mathematics is certainly my strongest area, my goal is to share as much knowledge as I can, with as many students as possible.
Education & Certification
- The University of Tennessee - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- High School Writing
- Statistics
- ACT Science
- +76 subjects

Christopher: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...student of life that graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2014. My first experience with tutoring came 5 years ago when I opened a branch of ACT prep tutoring for Revolution Prep. At that time, I taught small classes of 5-9 students and also worked as a private tutor. I absolutely love to learn and am fulfilled by guiding students to reach their maximum potential. My areas of expertise are ACT Prep, English, Literature, and Math....
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Human Organizational Development and Corporate Strategy
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- AP Macroeconomics
- PSAT
- High School English
- +73 subjects

Jakobi: Nashville ACT test prep instructor
...Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University. I am currently applying for medical school and working towards a masters in public health. I have experience working with many different ages ranging from middle school to college level students. Most of my experience is with math and sciences as well as test prep for English ACT exams. I can tutor in math (pre calculus, trigonometry, algebra, geometry) sciences (biological sciences, chemistry, physics) and English. My favorite...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Math
- Statistics
- English
- +26 subjects
Education & Certification
- Harding University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
- Elementary School Writing
- ACT Writing
- +44 subjects