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Varsity Tutors would love to help you prepare for your upcoming ACT test date with one of our in-depth Portland ACT preparation options. You may have decided to take the ACT if you currently attend a local high school like St. Mary's Academy or Lincoln High School. The ACT is a standardized test that is usually taken by high school students who plan on attending a four-year university after they graduate.
However, it can be difficult to study for the ACT without any guidance. That's where Varsity Tutors in. We can set you up with to work with a private test prep instructor or get you started with a Portland ACT prep course if you'd like help preparing for your upcoming exam. Performing well on the ACT could help you get accepted into the universities that you apply to. A good score on the exam could also earn you more scholarship offers. To learn more about the ACT and how we can help you prepare for it, continue reading.
What's covered in Portland ACT prep from Varsity Tutors?
Your ACT preparation supplement will take you on a step-by-step academic journey through the material that you'll be tested on when taking the ACT. This will give you a chance to refresh your memory on the subjects that you haven't studied in a while and make academic progress where it's needed. The ACT was designed to assess how prepared the students who take it are to continue on with their studies at the collegiate level. To accomplish that goal, the exam is split into four required sections that focus on Math, English, Reading, and Science. The ACT also has an optional Writing section that test-takers can choose whether or not they complete.
The Math section of the ACT covers the math subjects that you would've likely learned about through your completion of the 11th grade. This means that you'll be tested on subjects like pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, among other things. You'll be asked to answer 60 multiple-choice math questions within a 60-minute time limit. This is a great section to sign up for test preparation assistance with if you aren't entirely confident with your mathematics skill set.
The next section of the ACT is based on Reading. You'll be asked to answer 40 multiple-choice questions within a 35-minute time limit. The section will contain a number of writing passages that you'll need to read through and then answer questions about. To perform well on the Reading section, you'll need to be able to identify central themes, make connections from different text passages, and realize the difference between facts and opinions, among other things.
Next, you'll take the English section. This part of the test is challenging because it asks you to answer 75 multiple-choice questions within a 45-minute time limit. That means you'll need to be able to work quickly to ensure that you don't run out of time on the day of your exam. You'll be asked to show your knowledge of things like grammar, correct punctuation, and other conventions of English language usage.
The last required section of the ACT covers Science. It focuses on subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science, among others. To do well on the ACT's Science section, you'll need to be able to manipulate and understand the meaning of data and problem-solve using your scientific knowledge and the scientific method. This is another excellent section to sign up for test preparation assistance with.
Finally, if you decide to do it, you may also take the ACT's Writing section. This part of the exam is a little different in that you won't answer any multiple-choice questions on it. Instead, you'll respond to a prompt that you're given with an essay. You'll have 40 minutes to complete your essay and will be graded based on the quality of your writing and the strengths of the arguments you make in your paper.
How can Portland ACT prep help you study for your upcoming exam?
When deciding which test prep option you want to pursue, you can choose between taking a course or working with a private instructor. If you take a course, you'll learn from an experienced educator who will lead you and a small group of peers through a series of live lessons. Your Portland ACT prep class will provide all of the benefits of the traditional classroom learning experience in a more convenient online setting. You can also work with your educator in a one-on-one setting if you're having a hard time understanding one of the topics that they go over. This ensures that you can easily get the help you need to keep up with your classmates if you ever feel like you're starting to fall behind. There are a variety of course options to choose from so you can easily find one that fits your scheduling needs as well.
Or, you may prefer to work with a Portland ACT tutor. This may be the right choice for you if you're someone who has previously excelled when working directly with your instructor. You and your educator can meet for a series of one-on-one study sessions that focus on your specific academic needs. You can work through these lessons at your own pace and can stop to ask for additional guidance whenever you need it. When you reach out to us to find a tutor, we'll happily do everything we can to match you with an educator who can work around your schedule. This flexibility makes it easy to sign up to work with a private tutor if you think that you would benefit from it.
How can I get started with Portland ACT preparation assistance?
Do you think that you would benefit from one of these Portland ACT prep offerings? If so, then the best way to get started is by reaching out to Varsity Tutors directly. We can help you pick the best learning option for your unique academic needs and then can get you started with it quickly. We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to helping you pursue your test goals.

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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Economics
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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- REGENTS
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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Subject Expertise
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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- GED
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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- English Grammar and Syntax
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David: Portland ACT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
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- Test Prep
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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Mark: Portland ACT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
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- GED
- C#
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