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Varsity Tutors now enables students to begin their journey into the world of college applications with a New York City ACT prep course. If you're like many high school students, you are thinking about the colleges that you might want to attend when you graduate. Even though your graduation date may still be years in the future, it's never too early to start thinking about preparation for admissions exams. The ACT is one of the most common tests that an admissions board will look at when you apply to colleges. High school students, including those at Stuyvesant High School and Staten Island Technical High School, can choose to take the ACT as part of their admissions process. Your ACT score is one of the factors that will determine your acceptance into colleges, so it's important that you put a lot of effort into preparing for the test.
If you are a high school student who is interested in preparing for the ACT, consider a New York City ACT course. Taking the ACT can be a daunting prospect to many students, but Varsity Tutors can help make the process a bit easier. Instructors can help you identify which areas you may need more practice in. Additionally, your instructor can teach you effective study strategies to enhance your confidence. It doesn't matter if you are a freshman at the very beginning of your journey or a senior who just wants some extra pointers. Anyone who plans on attending college can reap the benefits of a prep course.
What topics will I learn about in a New York City ACT course?
The ACT consists of four major sections that center around the primary topics that you studied in high school. These sections are Reading, Science, Math, and English. You may also choose to take the optional Writing portion. If you take the test without the Writing section, it will last two hours and 55 minutes. With the writing section, you should expect it to take 3 hours and 35 minutes. Let's have a look at each of these sections to see what they will involve.
In the Reading section, you will be expected to answer 40 multiple choice questions that test your comprehension of passages. You will have 35 minutes to complete this section. In order to succeed in this area, you must be able to draw key conclusions from short passages and identify connections and relationships within them.
The Science section will consist of 40 questions over a period of 35 minutes. This section will test your grasp of subjects like Earth and space science, physics, biology, and chemistry. In order to succeed in the Science section, you must have a keen ability to evaluate complex scientific problems and implement efficient techniques to solve them.
Once you get to the Math section, you will have 60 minutes to answer 60 questions. This section will evaluate your ability to work in areas such as geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. You must be able to efficiently analyze functions, probabilities, and distributions.
In the English section, you will have 45 minutes to answer 75 questions. Unlike the Reading section, which tested you on your ability to comprehend passages on a general level, here you must demonstrate your knowledge of topics such as grammar, sentence structure, and the basic foundations of language.
If you choose to take the Writing section, you will have 40 minutes to answer an essay question. In this part of the test, you must compose an organized and coherent essay that demonstrates a thorough command of English. Further, you must also be able to draw connections between different perspectives and support your own reasoning.
How can I benefit from a New York City ACT class?
An ACT prep class is a great option for students who want to tune up their study skills and gain a greater perspective on what they'll be expected to know for the test. When you enroll in an online ACT prep class, you'll be able to collaborate with your instructor and with your classmates in the exact same way that you would if you were in a traditional face-to-face setting. Engaging in this type of collaborative environment has been shown to prepare students and give them a deeper understanding of the topic.
You can learn to expand upon the skills that you have built up throughout your high school career and apply them toward the ACT. In a New York City ACT class, your instructor can help you out with some of the issues that you're struggling with. By brushing up on your understanding of what it takes to succeed on the ACT, you can learn to establish study habits that will serve you well for years to come.
If you have a question about how to solve math problems more efficiently, for instance, this is a topic you can discuss with your instructor and your classmates. If you want to talk about techniques for reading faster and drawing information from passages more effectively, you can get guidance on that as well. Additionally, we can help you find a class that is most convenient for you. Sessions begin on a weekly basis. You can choose between a 2-week class and a 4-week class. We understand that your schedule is busy, which is why we've designed the class to be easily accessible. Keep in mind that you can engage in the class straight from a computer, so you won't have to worry about parking or any of the hassles associated with getting out of the house.
How do I enroll in a New York City ACT course?
We understand that applying for college can be a stressful time in your life, but if you put your mind to it, you can take charge of the situation and make decisions that will positively affect your life for years. This is a pivotal moment in your educational career, so you should make the most of it by getting quality assistance.
Varsity Tutors can help you determine which New York City ACT course is right for you. If you have questions about Varsity Tutors, please feel free to contact us as soon as possible.

Gabriela: New York ACT course instructor
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Algebra
- Math
- Elementary School Reading
- +66 subjects

Brian: New York ACT course instructor
...tutor the SATs, ACTs, LSAT, GRE, basically all high school subjects, and a bevy of college ones, including history, psychology, economics, law, and writing. That's not because I'm an expert in everything - it's because the only thing I enjoy more than learning is helping someone else learn. A good tutor doesn't just explain the subject to you - they explain what's cool about it, how it applies to your life, and why you want...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Hofstra University - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Psychology
- PSAT 8-Week Prep Class
- SAT 8-Week Prep Class
- +138 subjects

Lekha: New York ACT course instructor
I graduated from Princeton University this past June. I got a BA in History and my NJ teaching credential for middle and high school English. I love working with young people and have experience with the humanities, writing, reading, and test prep. Outside of teaching, reading, and writing, I sing Hindustani classical music, listen to a lot of music, run, and bind books.
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, History
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Public Speaking
- PSAT
- Writing
- +28 subjects

Graham: New York ACT course instructor
...describe my tutoring philosophy as entirely facilitative - I want to be there to help my students reach their goals on their own. Personally, my interests shadow my studies, but extend beyond them as well. I am matriculating to medical school next year, and am passionate about biomedical science and helping people. I spend my free time reading, playing pick-up basketball or soccer with my friends, going on a run or for a swim, and...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Weill Cornell Medical College - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus 2
- MCAT
- +55 subjects

Sherry: New York ACT course instructor
...alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and test score goals...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Middle School Reading
- GRE Quantitative
- SAT Subject Tests
- +90 subjects

Angela: New York ACT course instructor
I am a graduate of Phillips Academy and Columbia University. I received my bachelor's degree in Political Science specializing in International Relations and Women's and Gender. I have spent the past 10 years tutoring for a range of subjects from ages 3-24. My specialty lies in writing, college essay editing and SATs. Outside of tutoring, I spend my time traveling and solving my Rubik's cube.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- College Application Essays
- Middle School Writing
- Middle School Reading
- +51 subjects

Emmelina: New York ACT course instructor
...of SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests/College Essay help) to subject area helpmy favorites are middle and high school Math and Writing. Since I've been in intense academic settings for a lot of my life (Stuyvesant High School, University of Chicago, and now Columbia University), I always try to be a personable and positive figure with my tutees, because I understand what it's like at that age to have so much stress put upon you to improve your...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Literature
- Science
- Elementary Math
- +51 subjects

Elie: New York ACT course instructor
...you or your child a boost in school or in studying for an upcoming test. I am an incoming freshmen at Rutgers University Honors College, intending to major in Math and Philosophy on a pre-law track. In my free time I love to read, play chess, soccer, and basketball, and volunteer. I am also very involved with several types of debate and speech competitions. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Philosophy, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Elementary School Math
- AP Macroeconomics
- SAT
- +57 subjects

Nicolas: New York ACT course instructor
...will be working for Varsity Tutors, helping people prepare for the LSAT as well as the SAT and the ACT. I have really enjoyed my experience assisting students in test preparation. In my experience, students first approach tests in an ad hoc fashion, and often with a fair bit of trepidation and hesitancy. I find it tremendously satisfying to help students conquer those initial hurdles and gain a feeling of mastery and confidence. I am...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT Math
- Essay Editing
- European History
- +26 subjects

Georgia: New York ACT course instructor
...declared a major, but am most interested in studying environmental science, and Russian. Throughout high school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain subjects appeal to me, with the hope that they find their own reasons to be interested in...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Pre-Algebra
- French 2
- Calculus
- +30 subjects

Nicholas: New York ACT course instructor
Hey! I've recently moved to New York City from Wisconsin and am excited to be tutoring out here. I went to the University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers!) where I completed a double major in Business Marketing and Music Composition. I can't wait to work with you and help you to achieve your learning goals!
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Double Major Business Marketing and Music
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- AP Psychology
- ACT Reading
- College Essays
- +23 subjects

Lyall: New York ACT course instructor
...the SAT/ACT this summer/fall. In addition to SAT tutoring, I have experience coaching high school debate and am passionate about finding ways to simplify test-taking concepts so that they can become second nature to students approaching the process. I am a strong believer in the notion that standardized test taking is a learnable skill and believe I can effectively help students get into a mindset conducive to their succeeding. My favorite subjects to tutor are...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- Statistics
- +39 subjects

Christian: New York ACT course instructor
...University. I am majoring in Health Care Management & Policy and I am on the pre-medical track. Outside of school I enjoy playing basketball with friends, watching Mets, Jets and Rangers games and going camping. My goal for each student is that they become so confident with their material that they feel they can teach a classmate. I will give each kid every tool I can to help them succeed, and I am excited to...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Geometry
- Math
- Algebra 2
- +10 subjects

Rithu: New York ACT course instructor
...typed in your brain To welcome a wise one pity the ailing person pity good utterance not understood It is worthy to be a wise person than a foolish ashamed. Until then, I had been looking at this boy with pity, worry, and an inexplicable sense of shame and guilt; therefore, it was an extremely humbling moment for me to realize that I had so completely underestimated his capacity for such profound and beautiful words....
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
- NYU School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Residency - Ophthalmology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Social Sciences
- PSAT
- +41 subjects

Dalton: New York ACT course instructor
...years old; I was the only child in my Kindergarten class to have private advanced math lessons. When I was unable to sleep, I read trivia books and fun fact encyclopedias. None of this is to brag about my intelligence, rather to demonstrate that all my life, I have had a passion for knowledgeto learn as much as I can. As a tutor, I want to inspire that passion in other children. I attended a...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- History
- Middle School
- Trigonometry
- +53 subjects

Caroline: New York ACT course instructor
...for underprivileged kids called Atlanta Union Mission where I worked with small groups of elementary, middle, and high school students on homework assignments. After I graduated from Georgia Tech in May, I moved to Munich and worked as an au pair for five months. I used this opportunity to travel around Europe and learn German. Although I studied Spanish throughout high school and college and am fluent in the language, I love learning about new...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Economics and Modern Language (Spanish)
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- High School Economics
- Test Prep
- +42 subjects

Hannah: New York ACT course instructor
...and writing skills, interested in growing your vocabulary and perfecting your grammar, or need some help with English class, literary analysis, or essay editing, I would love to help bring out the best in you as a reader and writer. If you're in the first few levels of French study and would like help improving your spoken, written, and reading skills, I can help with that, too. If you have a standardized test coming up,...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, Music
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT Writing
- SAT
- Conversational French
- +31 subjects

Allegra: New York ACT course instructor
...and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling a participle from a predicate? Want to make your college essay the best it can be? I'm here to help.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Chemical Engineering
- TACHS
- Productivity
- +63 subjects

Robert: New York ACT course instructor
...my brothers. As a tutor at Varsity Tutors, I strive to provide this same level of support to every one of my students. Math has always been my strongest subject, and I enjoy learning and teaching it. As a Business Economics major at UCLA, I used Calculus to create Economic models in the majority of my courses. As an Investment Banker, I strengthened my understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts by creating and applying complex financial...
Education & Certification
- University of California - Los Angeles - Bachelors, Business Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Business
- CLEP College Algebra
- High School Economics
- +34 subjects

Sean: New York ACT course instructor
...are your values in life etc). I will be tutoring mainly graduate test prep, particularly the GMAT, but I can tutor any college subject materials as well (mainly in Math, Statistics, and any business subjects). I have had a successful career outside of tutoring as well so if you are aspiring to work in business after college and want to know about things like how to break into a certain career path then I can...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Mathematics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Calculus 2
- Accounting
- Pre-Calculus
- +59 subjects