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Looking for an ACT review course to perform at your best on test day? Varsity Tutors has San Francisco ACT course offerings that can help you reach for that goal. Private colleges and universities use ACT to see what a student has learned throughout high school and to make decisions regarding student admission, advising, placement, and retention. That means a high score on ACT can affect the kind of future you have in terms of education and career.
Every year, millions of students in schools such as Henry M. Gunn High School and Lowell High School take the ACT with the hopes of getting a top score so that they can increase their chances of entering the college or university of their choice. If you are like them, taking a quality and comprehensive San Francisco ACT prep course could be an excellent way for you to pursue your goals.
A good San Francisco ACT class is one that will help you go through the different sections of the test and help you develop a deeper understanding of its format so that you can answer questions quickly and with higher accuracy. Varsity Tutors has created a course to address this need.
What could a San Francisco ACT course help me review?
In your ACT prep course, your instructor will work with you in reviewing the four sections of the exam: English, Science, Reading, and Mathematics. All of these sections come with multiple-choice questions that you need to answer within their respective time limits. The test is a 2-hour, 55-minute exam that starts at 8:00 in the morning. A good tip to remember is to answer every question-do not skip any because there is no penalty for guessing.
Here are the four sections you will study in detail in your San Francisco ACT class:
1. English
The English section tests your knowledge of language skills including grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. The test contains 75 questions that you should complete in 45 minutes. In this section, you act as the editor who checks passages for errors and decides if they are coherent and well-organized.
Some of the concepts and skills you will review in your ACT prep course include essential grammar rules, topic development, organization, and unity. You will also tackle the style and tone of language and learn techniques on how to efficiently read passages.
2. Science
This section tests your scientific interpretation and analysis skills, but not so much your stored knowledge of scientific facts. The test is made up of 40 questions, and you are given 35 minutes to answer them. There will be a lot of reading in this section-graphs, charts, passages-and based on those, you will need to evaluate hypotheses, interpret data, and apply the scientific method when answering the questions.
In the duration of your course, you will review concepts that can help you perform at your best in this test. These include manipulating and analyzing scientific data presented in different formats and a review of the scientific method, plus other procedures, tools, and designs of scientific investigation and experimentation.
3. Reading
The Reading section tests your reading comprehension skills, which cover the interpretation of small details and a major theme in a passage. You also may be asked to analyze the author's purpose and tone in passages that range from prose fiction to natural science. The test has a total of 40 questions that you need to finish in 35 minutes.
In order to pursue top scores in this section, you will be trained in identifying central ideas and themes, summarizing ideas, and understanding different types of relationships in a text. You will also review essential skills like differentiating between facts and opinions, and determining word and phrase meanings.
4. Mathematics
This section tests your mathematical skills acquired in courses up to the beginning of grade 12, and questions may come in word problem format or straightforward math problems with graphs, figures, or charts. The test has a total of 60 questions that you need to complete in 60 minutes.
You will get to practice for this section as you review concepts like numerical reasoning, interpreting equations, and geometric shape and solid measurement calculations. You will also review the most important formulas for the ACT Math test since you will not be given any formulas for this section during the test.
How does a San Francisco ACT course help me prepare?
Through personalized and customized attention from your instructor, you can address your core difficulties faster while in your ACT review course. This means that you can cover more topics in a shorter time. Also, working with an experienced and qualified instructor for a standardized test such as ACT can also help you learn tips and strategies for test taking that you may not get exposed to if you are just reviewing on your own.
A San Francisco ACT class is also conducted in a virtual classroom, where you will engage in live and interactive lessons with your instructor and other students. With a group course like this, you will work on critical skills that can help you reach for your target ACT score while learning in a collaborative, fun, and supportive online space. The class is convenient yet intensive, and you can always ask for a one-on-one session with your instructor if you feel there are items or concepts that are difficult to understand.
Performing at your best on the ACT is possible, especially if you prepare for it early and seek the wisdom and guidance of experienced academic instructors. Varsity Tutors can help you find the right San Francisco ACT course depending on your availability. We have review courses that run for 2 weeks or 4 weeks, and they both have multiple sections so you can find one that works with your schedule. If you need more information or if you are ready to start your ACT prep course, don't hesitate to contact us so that we can immediately place you in your preferred section.
Edwin: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit each student's unique traits and I believe that a calm demeanor causes students to be less stressed, which in turn improves their performance. In my spare time, I enjoy following 49ers football and playing obscure computer...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- CAHSEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +29 subjects
Cody: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...My name is Cody F. and I love tutoring, especially in math and science. I graduated from The Gatton Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...
Education & Certification
- Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- SSAT
- +127 subjects
Alok: San Francisco ACT course instructor
I am a 4th year Mechanical Engineering Major at UC Irvine. I have taken every core math, physics, and engineering course within mechanical engineering. In the past I have tutored pre algebra, algebra, and calculus. Throughout my university experience, I excelled in math in particular.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Multivariable Calculus
- Pre-Calculus
- Algebra 2
- +23 subjects
Jennifer: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- CLEP
- ASPIRE
- +128 subjects
Audrey: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward to helping your student find their...
Education & Certification
- Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- Study Skills and Organization
- +36 subjects
Robert: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...not yet engaged with the humanities and social sciences. Knowing many teachers and professors, I also firmly believe that students fall into the cracks of education frequently because of ill-prepared teachers, an overworked system that demands too much time from them without adequate pay and respect, and because most graduate schools of education do not adequately train teachers with evidence-based scholarship and give them the tools they need to succeed. I firmly believe that I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, History
- San Francisco State University - Masters, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Reading
- +24 subjects
Josh: San Francisco ACT course instructor
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- +66 subjects
Lila Ann: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...writing and speaking in the French language, beginning through advanced; grammar, conjugations, pronunciation, conversation, culture. I completed my M.A. at Yale University (African Studies, 2014), and my B.A. magna cum laude from Smith College (American Studies & Dance, 2009). During college, I studied in Paris, France for a full year, and successfully applied for a Fulbright Grant that allowed me to do ten months of research on contemporary dance in Burkina Faso (in francophone West...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- GED
- PSAT
- +41 subjects
Sid: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...Graduate School. My research earned me the most coveted award for a student in any field and at any level at Yale at the end of my Ph.D.: the only time it was awarded to STEM in 35 years! Now, completely immersed in research in developing best the material for clean energy technology, I really miss the teaching that I immensely enjoyed for last 10 years. My secret: success in tests (and maybe in life,...
Education & Certification
- Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur - Bachelors, Chemistry
- Yale University - PHD, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- 9th Grade Math
- +36 subjects
Michael: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...background includes a B.A. in Political Economy and History from the College of William & Mary, a Presidential Fellowship with the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one...
Education & Certification
- The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- ASPIRE
- +46 subjects
Jacqueline: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...at Harvard University. In my free time, I am a volunteer for several charitable organizations such as Romanian Children's Relief, Stop Hunger Now, and Relay for Life. Though I tutor in a wide variety of topics, I am most passionate about English. I am a highly skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +30 subjects
Jennifer: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since I enjoy both! You can learn from the most basic atoms (don't trust them, they make up everything!) to the most complex proteins to applications in the real world. Chemistry is fun to learn, teach, and experience, so I try...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +107 subjects
Joshua: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...I am currently studying at San Francisco State University, pursuing my Master's of Science in Physics. Between my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served in the United States Peace Corps to teach English in rural Panama. In San Francisco, I have been enjoying helping my students improve their test scores on the SAT. I have a strong connection to all the subjects I tutor. Because I am studying science, I am most passionate about physics...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- San Francisco State University - Master of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- SAT
- +52 subjects
Christie: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...university peer a few days after learning it. These varying degrees of familiarity in subject material have helped me to practice recalling material on the spot to then explain it to a student. These different experiences have trained me to meet each student where they are. My schedule of availability begins on July 18 and until mid-August I am free from Monday through Saturday beginning at 8 AM and Sunday after 1 PM. I can...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- STAAR EOC
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +44 subjects
Steven: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...also have an extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style, ultimately allowing the student to better learn the material. Beyond the academics, in my spare time,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- High School Biology
- +80 subjects
Jensen: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...where I pursued Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Immunology. I worked as a peer tutoring during college and I currently tutor for a non-profit organization that targets high school students. I speak English and Chinese; I speak both Cantonese and Mandarin. My strengths as a tutor are threefold. I like to focus on exam skills. I also like to build special study methods to help students improve study efficiency. Finally, I like...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cell Biology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- Algebra
- +47 subjects
Rohayah: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...to help me succeed in school. Equipped with enthusiasm to learn and succeed in life, I embarked on a journey to reach the goals that I had in mind. As a result of that experience, I can really empathize with students who are struggling in school and do not know whom to turn to for help. My forte has always been mathematics, so I would like to help as many students as possible and let...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +30 subjects
Grace: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...tutor, I think building confidence in a student is as important as building understanding. I have loved my studies and am eager to cultivate the same enthusiasm for learning in others. I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from the Department of Earth and Planetary Science and completed my undergraduate education with honors. While my passion is earth science, I have had experience and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- Astronomy
- +30 subjects
Retesh: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...be that it is important to never lose hope when life gets tough. It's okay if you don't have all As every semester in every class: what's more important is your effort. One's efforts and hard work are what really measure one's intelligence and my goal as a Varsity Tutors instructor are to not only teach my students the material but also encourage them to work hard as school is simply a test of what...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
- Drexel University - Masters, Health Management and Policy
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- CAHSEE
- PSAT
- GED
- +46 subjects
Nathan: San Francisco ACT course instructor
...be pursuing a medical degree in the near future. During my time at Tufts, I spent three years teaching science to students of many ages as part of multiple outreach programs. My teaching experience covered topics from elementary chemistry demonstration to genetic research with high schoolers. While I enjoy tutoring a number of subjects, I am especially fond of science and math. My goal as a tutor is often to not only teach a subject,...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Graduate Test Prep
- High School Biology
- Organic Chemistry
- +35 subjects