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Varsity Tutors can help you as you prepare for the ACT by setting you up with a reliable Portland Oregon ACT course. College is an essential experience for the majority of high school students. It is the place where you build the foundation for your career and your life in general. Before you start applying for college, you may need to take one of the most widely recognized college admission tests, the ACT.
If you are a high school student who is thinking about going to college, you are probably thinking about taking the ACT too. ACT scores can be used by various colleges and universities to qualify students for admission, and it is one of the two primary tests used by most universities in college admissions decisions.
Therefore, earning a high score on your ACT mean you have a greater chance of securing admission at your preferred college or university. High school students in Portland, including those at St. Mary's Academy and Lincoln High School, take the ACT as one of their preferred college admission exam.
The score can also be used in determining scholarship eligibility in some colleges. If you need financial aid and would like to apply for a scholarship or a grant to cover your college costs, it is advisable to consider preparing for your ACT. In some cases, a good score can improve your chances of securing a scholarship or grant to college.
What does the Portland ACT course cover?
The ACT has four sections that must be completed by every test-taker. These include English, Math, Reading, and Science. There is an additional Writing section, but this is an optional portion of the exam that you will choose whether or not to complete.
The English section consists of 75 multiple-choice questions that should be answered within 45 minutes. For this portion of the exam, you will need to have a firm grasp of correct punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, style, and organization. This segment is designed to measure your understanding of English, production of writing, and knowledge of language skills. The questions are formatted in a multiple-choice format and are based on presented passages. You will be scored within a rage of 1-36.
The Math section consists of 60 questions that should be answered within 60 minutes. The content covered in this segment of the test consists of elementary algebra, pre-algebra, coordinate geometry, intermediate geometry, intermediate algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry. The questions in this section are also formatted in a multiple-choice style. With only an average of one minute per questions, you will need to compute the math with speed and accuracy to successfully answer all the questions in the time frame allotted.
The Reading section consists of 40 questions that must be answered within 35 minutes. The skills tested during this section include your ability to read a passage and identify the relevant ideas and themes. The questions at this stage of the exam are multiple reasoning questions. You should be able to read keenly and differentiate between facts and opinions in the passage. You will also be required to read and comprehend the text in the passage before answering the questions.
The Science section consists of 40 questions that need to be answered within 35 minutes. The questions measure your analysis, interpretation, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. They are all in a multiple-choice format like the three previously-mentioned sections. You will be required to manipulate and analyze scientific data that will be presented in different formats, and you will need to know the different scientific methods used to solve problems. The topics covered in this section include physics, biology, and chemistry.
The optional Writing section consists of one essay that has to be finished within 40 minutes. Strong writing skills are required if you hope to perform well at this point in the exam. You will need to be capable of organizing your ideas logically, coherently, and clearly to answer this question quickly.
What are the benefits of taking the Portland ACT class?
If you are a student who is interested in taking a Portland ACT class, Varsity Tutors can help by signing you up for an interactive online class that resembles a traditional classroom. There is a new class starting every week, and you can choose between taking the two-week or the four-week sessions.
While taking the class, you can communicate with your instructor as well as other students. This adds a conversational aspect to the class that will allow you to bounce ideas off other students and ask questions regarding any test areas or strategies with which you are struggling. Perhaps another class member has previously stumbled across and conquered an issue you have with the Science section and is willing to share their study-tips. This type of interaction is part of what makes a prep course through our company so valuable to students at any phase in their test-prep journey.
Enrolling in a Portland ACT course can help you build your confidence. Confidence is developed through practice and by acquiring new skills. A course instructor can help you to adequately prepare for the test by providing techniques that will help you build skills in your weaker areas while capitalizing on your strengths.
The courses are both flexible and convenient. Part of that flexibility stems from the variety of course options, as previously mentioned. Another feature of the course that makes it fit into nearly every student's schedule is that it takes place in a virtual classroom. This means that you can participate in the course anywhere you choose, as long as you have an internet connection.
How can I find a Portland ACT course?
If you are looking for a reliable Portland ACT prep course to help you study for your test, you are in the right place. Varsity Tutors can set you up with a course that will fit your schedule. Contact Varsity us today to get more information on a reliable Portland Oregon ACT course that can help you in your test-prep journey.

Katherine: Portland ACT course instructor
...my years as a student, I had a hard time remembering concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
- Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- CLEP
- SAT
- +65 subjects

Marissa: Portland ACT course instructor
...tutoring goals are not only to help students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT English
- ESL/ELL
- Creative Writing
- +31 subjects

Joy: Portland ACT course instructor
...long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- English
- +99 subjects

Max: Portland ACT course instructor
...work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +104 subjects

Theresa: Portland ACT course instructor
...camp, to working as a full-time in-school tutoring fellow at an urban middle school. This is in addition to more than a decade of informal experience assisting friends and family academically as I've balanced pursuing an Ivy League undergraduate degree. Writing has been a lifelong strength of mine, and I've enjoyed taking on positions where I've helped others improve their writing. The most prominent example of this would be serving a year as a staff...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- Middle School Reading
- +42 subjects

Lauren: Portland ACT course instructor
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they have a solid phonics foundation. Then, I make sure they ask themselves questions about the text, as they are reading. I do a follow-up quiz.
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- CogAT
- PSAT
- +45 subjects

Alexander: Portland ACT course instructor
...in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math, I have the most experience teaching Pre-Algebra through Algebra II, but I'm more than comfortable working...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +81 subjects

Jessica: Portland ACT course instructor
...students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 9th grade College Prep and remedial English, as well as test prep. My tutoring experience includes tutoring students of all levels, including SAT and ACT prep. I look...
Education & Certification
- Fairfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Sacred Heart - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/Reading
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +61 subjects

Nicholas: Portland ACT course instructor
I am a junior at Johns Hopkins University studying biomedical engineering and applied mathematics. I have tutored elementary through high school students in my area in some capacity for the past four years. I am most passionate about math and science (particularly chemistry), though I am well versed in a broad range of subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and eating lots of good food.
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Writing and Language
- College Biology
- +66 subjects

Kim: Portland ACT course instructor
...Applied Mathematics as a Ph.D. student at the University of Connecticut, I work as both a Research and Teacher's Assistant for UConn's Mathematics Department. I obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's of Arts degree from Rhode Island College and have worked as a Math Tutor and Teacher's Assistant throughout my time at RIC. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is fluid and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways of examining problems in...
Education & Certification
- Rhode Island College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Rhode Island College - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- REGENTS
- SAT
- High School English
- +62 subjects

David: Portland ACT course instructor
...to treat every student as a violin student -- lots of feedback and one-to-one attention, not so much lecture. I've been working in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district...
Education & Certification
- Union College - Bachelors, Computer Science
- Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-New York - Masters, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +45 subjects

Robert: Portland ACT course instructor
...strengthen their love and passion for the sciences while at the same time helping them to better themselves for the better part of my undergraduate career. As an undergraduate I was offered the opportunity to become a teachers assistant for a number of laboratory classes. As a sophomore I began as a teachers assist for general biology, in my junior year I became a teachers assistant for anatomy and physiology while still being a teachers...
Education & Certification
- St. Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Forensic Science
- University of New Haven - Current Grad Student, Forensic Science - Criminalistics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- High School Level American History
- 5th Grade Science
- AP US History
- +30 subjects

James: Portland ACT course instructor
...am a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance and a BS in Civil Engineering. I believe the most important thing when tutoring students is demonstrating that they can conquer the subject material at hand. As a tutor I believe it is my job to not only help the student with the specific coursework they requested but also address underlying issues with study habits or test taking strategies if...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Undeclared Business
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- High School Physics
- Algebra
- +27 subjects

Abbey: Portland ACT course instructor
...students in grasping new concepts while sitting in on some general chemistry classes in high school, and it's wonderful to spread a comprehension and a love for subjects that are traditionally perceived as difficult. I also enjoy horseback riding, which I have participated in for 11 years, as well as choral and orchestral music. I believe that all students can have an understanding for even the most difficult topics, as long as it is displayed...
Education & Certification
- Central Connecticut State University - Current Undergrad, Psychology/Business
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Algebra
- Writing
- English
- +12 subjects

Jon Andre: Portland ACT course instructor
...am a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I received my Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies with a pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Asian American Studies
- Yale University - Master of Public Policy, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- GRE 5-Week Prep Class
- +60 subjects

Jordan: Portland ACT course instructor
...station. It is this very same curiosity which I hope to instill in my peers. Trust me, I know that learning about integrals, doing titrations, or reading "Moby Dick" isn't always going to be fun. But there is something innately and remarkably satisfying about LEARNING. It's the same sense of accomplishment and joy that you get when you drop a few seconds off your 5k PR. When you finally play your recital piece at full-tempo....
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- High School Chemistry
- +48 subjects

Michele: Portland ACT course instructor
...Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Liberty University shows that I know a little about mathematics. And my Masters of Education degree from American College of Education shows that I have learned something of education theory. However, my passion for learning and for helping others learn is what really drives my desire to tutor. I began by tutoring my peers in the math lab at college. Then I continued by teaching my own children...
Education & Certification
- Liberty University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- American College of Education - Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- GED
- SAT
- HSPT
- +72 subjects

Elizabeth: Portland ACT course instructor
...multiplying fractions, for example, I have to be malleable to the student’s needs. Outside of school and studying I enjoy hiking, nature photography, baking, cooking, and dancing. I also enjoy reading a wide variety of books including biographies, fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, mystery, war, and romance. My favorite book is Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith because he wrote in such a way that was refreshing and the story line kept you guessing and actively...
Education & Certification
- Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Science, Infectious Disease and Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- Middle School Math
- Immunology
- +129 subjects

Tessa: Portland ACT course instructor
...the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +106 subjects

Claire : Portland ACT course instructor
...much I enjoyed interacting with people from different countries and cultures, and also realized I have a passion for learning and teaching languages. I gained experience in tutoring ESL to university students, and I now currently tutor ESL for grades K-12 as a CELTA certified instructor. After my time in Japan, I also worked as a Japanese Language Tutor at Yale University, tutoring high school students in Beginner to Intermediate levels of Japanese. Education and...
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
- University of Sheffield - Master of Arts, International and Intercultural Communication
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT English
- Adult ESL/ELL
- English
- +4 subjects