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If you're ready to invest in Salt Lake City ACT prep and take your study skills to the next level, Varsity Tutors can provide what you're looking for. The ACT is one of the two most popular college entrance exams in the United States, accepted by nearly every institution of higher learning with a standardized testing requirement. Students at local schools such as Judge Memorial Catholic High School and Skyline High School tend to take it during their junior year so that they can try again if they aren't satisfied with their grade. The ACT covers most of the material you have studied over your high school career, giving it a depth that may feel overwhelming to study for on your own.
Thankfully, you don't need to. We can find you either a comprehensive Salt Lake City ACT prep course or a private tutor to help you reach for educational success. In a private course, you can study with dedicated students in a collaborative learning environment designed to help everybody work toward their potential. With a private instructor, you are free to concentrate on your unique areas of opportunity to increase your study efficiency.
What topics can I cover in my Salt Lake City ACT preparation?
The ACT is a traditional pencil-and-paper exam that lasts two hours and 55 minutes (three hours and 35 minutes for the ACT Plus Writing), not including breaks. It consists of four mandatory multiple-choice sections (Math, Reading, English, Science) that are each scored on a scale from 1-36. The optional Writing section is scored on a scale from 2-12, and may not be optional for you depending on the colleges you plan to apply to. Here's a closer look at the topics covered on each section of the test:
Math
The exam's Math section includes everything covered in math class in grades 8-11: pre-algebra, coordinate geometry, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry. You need to know how to work with algebraic expressions, probability and statistics, and geometric theorems in order to answer the questions on this section. You are allowed to use approved calculators on all portions of this section, and certain items require the use of a TI-83 graphing calculator or equivalent. Students have 60 minutes to answer 60 questions on this section.
Reading
The test's Reading section measures your reading comprehension at a 12th grade level. You're expected to be able to identify main ideas and supporting details, understand relationships, infer information based on what you read, summarize information, and place potentially unfamiliar words into proper context. You also need to be able to explain the difference between fact and opinion. You have 35 minutes to answer 40 items on this section.
English
The assessment's English section measures your command of English language conventions such as grammar and punctuation. The questions are again passage-based, with an emphasis on tone, style, topic development, organization, and cohesion. You have only 45 minutes to answer 75 questions, so time management is every bit as important as your academic knowledge.
Science
The ACT's Science section covers concepts you have studied in your science classes: space sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. You're expected to have a firm grasp on how to apply the scientific method and interpret the data produced by an experiment. This section primarily measures your critical reasoning, interpretation, and problem-solving skills. You have 35 minutes to answer 40 questions.
Writing
The test's essay prompt presents test-takers with a controversial issue and three perspectives on it. Students are asked to compose an argumentative essay about their own perspective on the topic, incorporating at least one of the perspectives provided into their analysis. This section assesses a test-taker's argumentation and written communication skills. You have a total of 40 minutes to write your response.
What are the benefits of each Salt Lake City ACT prep product Varsity Tutors offers?
As noted above, we can help students connect with either a Salt Lake City ACT prep class or a private Salt Lake City ACT tutor. If you select a class, you'll study with a knowledgeable instructor and several other students over two or four weeks. Our live virtual platform facilitates real-time interactions, so asking for help is as easy as raising your hand. You can also reach out to your fellow students to foster a collaborative learning environment where everyone can help everybody else. There is no penalty for guessing on the ACT, so you might swap strategies for eliminating incorrect answer choices when you're feeling stumped.
Working with other students also allows you to split the cost of the class, helping everybody get a great value for their money. If you feel like you still need some personalized attention to grasp an especially tricky concept, you have the right to schedule private study time with your teacher. We vet every instructor we work with, so you can count on learning from a great communicator who knows everything about the ACT.
If you would rather work with a private tutor, our Live Learning Platform uses powerful features such as a virtual whiteboard to facilitate face-to-face sessions without the logistical nightmare of trying to meet in person. Your instructor can also adapt their teaching methods to your preferred learning style, helping to improve your study efficiency. Perhaps most importantly, your instructor can help you study at your preferred pace.
For example, let's say that you're great with numbers but could express yourself more effectively in an essay format. Your instructor can gloss over the Math and Science sections because you're already prepared for them. Instead, that time can be used to practice your outlining skills to make your essay feel a little bit more approachable. You might also complete entire practice exams to help you get a sense of what you can expect on the actual test.
How do I enroll in Salt Lake City ACT prep today?
Just reach out to a knowledgeable educational consultant using the information provided below to get the process started. Varsity Tutors exists to take the hassle out of Salt Lake City ACT prep, so give us a try today!

Jared: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
...University and am loving it. I enjoy the one-on-one interaction I get with people when I tutor. Watching people really understand and be excited about learning is what makes it worthwhile for me. The key is to spark the fun and excitement of learning within the student. I have tutored primarily middle and high school students but am comfortable with any age. I tutor many subjects, but am especially proficient in the areas of test...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Pre-Information Systems
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- SAT
- +34 subjects

Benjin: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
...things out without a lot of explanation. In most things, I'm not that guy! Like many students, understanding comes with repetition of principles and hard work. I have the perspective of a student trying to understand, not a teacher trying to preach. I love working with people from the ground up; we start at the comfort zone and work our way to improvement. I know I don't know everything, so I'm excited to learn as...
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- Brigham Young University - Current Undergrad, Biophysics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Organic Chemistry
- ACT Math
- Physical Science
- +16 subjects

Kacey: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
...my experience as a math tutor. I am invested in each of my students' success and work hard to help them succeed. Consequently, each of my past tutoring clients has seen significant improvement. I am a big believer in catering to students' learning styles. I pay attention to whether they are an audio, visual, or kinesthetic learner, and then I tutor accordingly. I am currently a junior at Brigham Young University. I am an Applied...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Applied and Computational Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- GED
- SAT
- PSAT
- +43 subjects

Daniel: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
...am currently a student at Brigham Young University studying business, so I know how hard it can be to learn about a subject that is difficult, or from a teacher who does not connect well with their students. That is why I strive to teach my students by the principal I learned from Alfred Mercier "What we learn with pleasure we never forget". I learned this first hand as I lived in South America for...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Business Strategy
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- CLEP
- +44 subjects

John: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Biophysics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- French 3
- AP Physics 2
- Physics
- +35 subjects

Richard: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
I am currently finishing a degree in electrical engineering at the University of Utah. I have had the opportunity to help friends and family with material in math and science fields. This gives me a knowledge of teaching at various levels and technical background. ... A teacher should help a student breakdown a topic they are struggling with into smaller ideas. This makes it easy to present these small ideas in a way that will help the student understand and learn.
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- University of Utah - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- 4th Grade Math
- College Algebra
- Calculus 2
- +25 subjects

Kyle: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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- Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT Math
- +32 subjects

Jared: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
...towards a BS in Finance and possibly an MBA down the road. Over the past couple of semesters I have gone from helping students with homework to an official volunteer tutor through our campus's tutoring program called YServe. I volunteered there for the past semester before deciding to do it as a job. I tutor Introductory Business and Economics classes as well as SAT/ACT prep. I especially enjoy tutoring Economics because I enjoy the subject...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Finance
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- College Business
- ACT English
- +30 subjects

Carly: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelors, Human Biology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- English Grammar and Syntax
- AP Psychology
- +25 subjects

Anna: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Pre-Business Managment
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Trigonometry
- 8th Grade
- Test Prep
- +39 subjects

Annelise: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Elementary School Math
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...of authors and educators, I was nurtured in the art of reading, studying, and imagination. The values of higher education and continuous learning have always been part of my family's culture. Inspired by great teachers, leaders, and mentors, I aspire to impact others through education positively. I believe that learning is the foundation of personal and professional growth and brings happiness and fulfillment to my life. As I embrace the role of a student of...
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- Walden University - Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- A Level
- A Level Thinking Skills
- Academic Coaching
- +42 subjects

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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Education, Social Science Teacher Education
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- ACT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- SAT
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James: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemistry
- Shenandoah University - Masters, Computers
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- GED
- Algebra
- Technology and Coding
- +14 subjects

Ryan: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
...at Brigham Young University in International Relations(with an emphasis in Eco-political development) and Portuguese. I tutor History, ACT Prep, and Portuguese. I love to teach and find it fun to learn, my approach as a tutor is help students love learning through developing an encompassing view-perspective- on their subjects. Or in other words by turning a list of things to memorize into a captivating story. I love Basketball and the arts, particularly movies, music and...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Social Studies
- Math
- AP Calculus AB
- +22 subjects

Dylan: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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- Carleton College - Current Undergrad Student, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Differential Equations
- +55 subjects

Mary: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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- George Mason University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT English
- Test Prep
- High School Writing
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Spencer: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
- A Level
- Chemistry
- Test Prep
- +47 subjects
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad Student, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +51 subjects

Dane: Salt Lake City ACT test prep instructor
...teaching and tutoring college-level mathematics. I have two dogs (Sawyer and Joey) and a cat (Kit). My college experience started out taking concurrent enrollment classes while in high school. After I graduated high school, I taught in Zhongshan, China for four months. Then I returned home and finished my A.S. Mathematics at the same community college I took my concurrent classes through in High School. Right after that, I transferred to the University of Utah...
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- University of Utah - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
- Chemnitz University of Technology - Master of Science, Computational Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- CLEP
- ISEE
- GED
- +84 subjects