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I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.

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I am a Neuroscience and Behavior major at Columbia University. Although my major is centered in the STEM field, I am also passionate about human rights work, global engagement, and local outreach. While my future plans are subject to change, I see myself continuing in academia, going to medical school, and becoming a physician.
I'm a recent college graduate with degrees in Biological Sciences and Russian from Ohio University. During my time there, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, and Spanish. In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insight into the learning strategies and study skills that students need to succeed. As a tutor, I like to focus on doing actual problems with students because it is the most effective way to immediately identify their strengths and weaknesses and to address them. In my free time, I like to lift weights, read books, and spend time with my friends.
The ACT Reading section gives students just 35 minutes for four dense passages — a pace that rewards strategy as much as comprehension. Kerr teaches a passage-mapping technique that isolates each paragraph's purpose so students can answer detail and inference questions without rereading entire sections. He earned a 36 ACT composite and brings that same efficiency-minded approach to every practice set.
I am a current sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I am majoring in Biology as part of the 7 Year Accelerated Medical Program. I am also minoring in Healthcare Economics and Policy. My favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writing and editing thought provoking essays. During high school, I spent time tutoring for the National Honor Society. My approach to tutoring is to teach the concepts in a simplistic manner and reinforcing the concepts while adding difficulty through effective practice problems. In my free time, I have recently found myself reading, working out, drawing, and spending time with my siblings.
Medical school at the University of Arizona means Alex reads hundreds of pages of dense, unfamiliar material every week — the same core skill the ACT Reading section tests under a 35-minute clock. With a perfect 36 ACT composite, he teaches students to attack the paired viewpoints and natural science passages by isolating each author's claim before looking at answer choices, which eliminates the subtle scope-shift traps that cost most test-takers points. Rated 4.8 by students.
I am a patient, intellectual, and calm college student at the University of Michigan passionate about tutoring others to improve their proficiency in a wide variety of subjects. I teach students by creating individualized plans that cater to the strengths and weaknesses of the student. I work hard and as long as it takes to ensure that the student derives maximum benefit. I love teaching a wide variety of subjects, and have a speciality in standardized tests.
The ACT Reading section rewards students who can quickly identify an author's purpose, trace argument structure, and distinguish between what a passage states and what it implies. Liz scored a 34 ACT composite and draws on her history and humanities training at Washington University in St. Louis to teach the kind of close reading that makes 40-minute, four-passage sets manageable. Her background in special education also means she's skilled at adapting pacing and comprehension strategies to fit each student's processing style.
A government major at Harvard, Richard spent his coursework doing exactly what the ACT Reading section rewards: rapidly digesting competing political arguments, identifying an author's central claim, and distinguishing stated evidence from implied conclusions — skills that map directly onto the social science and humanities passages. His perfect 36 ACT composite means he's navigated every passage type under real testing pressure and knows which time-management habits actually hold up when the clock is running.
Reading four dense passages in 35 minutes requires a method, not just speed. John breaks the ACT Reading section into a decision-making process: how to skim for structure, when to go back to the text versus trusting your first read, and how to eliminate answer choices that sound right but distort the passage. His 36 composite and background in literature make him especially sharp on the prose fiction and humanities passages.
Mechanical engineering coursework at Harvard means Christopher reads the way the ACT Reading section rewards — extracting key claims from dense technical material fast and ignoring everything that doesn't answer the question in front of him. He applies that same efficiency to all four passage types, teaching students to map an author's argument structure in the first read so that inference and detail questions become quick lookups rather than guesswork. His 35 ACT composite and 4.8 student rating back up the approach.
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level, but most students see meaningful gains within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. Students who work with a tutor on reading-specific strategies—like active annotation, question prediction, and time management—typically improve 2-4 points on the ACT Reading section. The key is identifying your specific weak areas, whether that's vocabulary, main idea questions, or pacing, and targeting those systematically.
The ACT Reading section gives you 35 minutes to read 4 passages and answer 40 questions—roughly 8-9 minutes per passage. Most students struggle with either reading too slowly or rushing through and missing details. Expert tutors help you develop a strategic approach: previewing questions before reading, identifying key information efficiently, and practicing with real ACT passages under timed conditions. With targeted practice, you can find a rhythm that balances comprehension with speed.
ACT Reading questions focus on main ideas, supporting details, vocabulary in context, author's tone/purpose, and inference. Understanding the question format before you read helps you know what to look for in each passage. Tutors teach you to recognize question patterns and develop specific strategies for each type—for example, main idea questions require understanding the big picture, while detail questions need precise location skills. Practicing these question types repeatedly builds confidence and accuracy.
Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is the best way to identify patterns in your performance. Review your results by passage type (narrative, social science, humanities, natural science) and question type to spot trends—you might consistently struggle with inference questions or natural science passages, for example. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who analyze your practice test results to pinpoint exactly where you're losing points, then create a focused study plan to address those gaps.
The ACT Reading section rarely tests obscure vocabulary directly—instead, it tests your ability to understand words in context. Rather than memorizing lists, focus on learning how to use surrounding clues to determine word meaning. Tutors teach you to recognize context clues like synonyms, contrasts, and definitions embedded in the passage. This strategy is more efficient and more aligned with how the ACT actually tests vocabulary skills.
Your first session focuses on understanding your baseline skills and goals. You'll likely take a diagnostic test or review your recent practice test results to identify which passages and question types challenge you most. The tutor will ask about your target score, timeline, and any test anxiety concerns. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that targets your specific weak areas while reinforcing your strengths—setting you up for focused, efficient preparation.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about strategies. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated practice with real ACT passages, learning proven test-taking strategies, and getting immediate feedback on your approach. As you practice under timed conditions and see your accuracy improve, anxiety naturally decreases. Tutors also teach you specific techniques for managing stress during the test, like pacing strategies and how to move past difficult passages without spiraling.
Most students benefit from 1-2 tutoring sessions per week over 8-12 weeks, combined with independent practice between sessions. The frequency depends on your starting score, target score, and how much you can practice on your own. Your tutor will recommend a schedule that gives you enough time to absorb strategies, practice with real passages, and see measurable improvement. Consistency matters more than intensity—regular practice is more effective than cramming.
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