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Journalism training at NYU means Sarah edits for a living — cutting filler, tightening transitions, and enforcing parallel structure on deadline, which is essentially what the ACT English section asks you to do 75 times in 45 minutes. Her 35 ACT composite backs up an approach rooted in treating each passage as a rough draft that needs a fast, systematic copyedit rather than a grammar quiz. Rated 4.9 by students.

Zhenrui earned a perfect 36 ACT composite, which means the English section's trickiest question types — sentence placement, redundancy traps, and transition logic — are territory he's already mapped out cold. His engineering training at Columbia reinforces a rule-first approach: instead of debating what sounds natural, he teaches the specific punctuation and rhetoric patterns the test reuses so students can move through all 75 questions with a clear decision framework.
Scoring a 35 ACT composite while studying Business Communications at Vanderbilt means Jackie lives in the overlap between standardized testing strategy and real editorial skill — she knows the punctuation and rhetoric rules the English section recycles because she applies them daily in her own coursework. She's especially sharp on the passage-level questions about redundancy and paragraph organization, where a trained communicator's instinct for cutting unnecessary words gives students a concrete decision-making framework instead of vague guessing. Rated 5.0 by students.
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I am currently attending UCLA School of Dentistry. I have spent a big chunk of my life tutoring. I had 600 hours of volunteer experience tutoring 5th graders in language. I also was the Tutoring Head of the Science National Honor Society in high school and spent every week tutoring high school level biology and chemistry. I spent one summer working at Kumon tutoring children in basic math and reading. In college, I spent two years tutoring adults to pass their GED. I was also an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) for a development and physiology biology class, as well as a Peer Tutor for other intro level biology classes. If you chose me as your tutor, I look forward to working with you and helping you be the best student you can be!
Most ACT English mistakes come from overthinking — students second-guess a correct "NO CHANGE" or add commas where none belong. Michael, who scored a 35 ACT, drills the specific punctuation and sentence structure rules that appear most frequently, then teaches students to trust the simplest, most concise answer choice.
I am passionate about living life to the fullest and making a difference in the lives of others.
Scoring a 33 ACT composite means Ben already knows how the English section tries to trip students up — especially on rhetorical skills questions where every answer choice is grammatically correct but only one fits the passage's purpose. His English degree and graduate-level philosophy writing give him an intuitive grasp of sentence structure, transitions, and concision that he can make explicit for students still building those instincts.
I am a 2018 graduate of University of California Santa Barbara, with a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences through the Honors Program. I consider education to be tremendously important not just during development, but also throughout life. I believe it's critical to establish the right attitude toward learning; a feat that once accomplished can improve a student's long-term output in school. Education is an integral part of my career choice: I aspire to become a physician, a career intertwined with knowledge and education. However, teaching and learning are present in every career, and every part of life for that matter.
Punctuation rules and rhetorical strategy questions trip up different students for different reasons — some rush through commas and semicolons, while others second-guess every paragraph-organization question. Christina diagnoses which ACT English question types are costing the most points and drills those patterns until the right answer feels obvious. Her own 34 ACT composite means she's been through the timing pressure firsthand.
I am a recent graduate of Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As a classically trained actor, I find it fun to tackle Shakespeare’s dense texts from a performance and character-driven perspective. In my spare time, I enjoy vegan baking and roller-blading.
I am currently a Junior at UCSB working towards a degree in Bio-psychology, following the Pre-Medical route! I have tutored both formally during high school and informally during my college years. I am comfortable teaching all ages and those who are eager to learn. I love tutoring in a more conversational matter and talking through problems rather than lecture and repeat. Each student has a different way they like to learn, so I adapt those ways and use it to the student's advantage. I love having the student be able to teach me the information we covered at the end of each session - if you can teach it, you have learned it! I am currently tutoring Middle school math, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, ACT Science, and writing college essays/editing papers. Although I love teaching the logistics of the sciences, especially in ACT format, I find passion in helping students perfect their writing skills and develop strong, academic papers. Outside of school, I love playing sports such as volleyball, track, basketball, and baseball as well as going on hiking trips and adventures. I am a huge traveler, love reading new books, and love meeting new people. Besides helping students learn, I want the student to have fun, enjoy the tutoring session, and actually find a love for the subject they are studying. I used to hate reading and now it is one of my favorite things to do! Let's learn!
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The ACT English section measures your ability to recognize and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, as well as your understanding of rhetoric and writing style. You'll answer 75 questions in 45 minutes across five prose passages, testing skills like subject-verb agreement, comma usage, word choice, and logical organization. Success requires both technical grammar knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure.
Most students see meaningful improvement with focused preparation—typically 2-4 points on the 36-point scale within 8-12 weeks of consistent practice. Your improvement depends on your starting score, the specific skills you need to strengthen, and how much you practice. Students who identify their weak areas (like comma rules or rhetorical questions) and practice those concepts repeatedly tend to see the fastest gains.
Students typically struggle with three main areas: pacing (finishing all 75 questions in 45 minutes), distinguishing between similar grammar rules (like when to use a comma versus a semicolon), and understanding rhetorical questions that ask about writing style rather than grammar. Additionally, many students miss questions because they don't read the full context of each passage or misunderstand what the question is actually asking. Targeted practice on these specific areas makes a real difference.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets a tutor identify exactly which grammar rules, question types, or timing strategies are holding you back—something that's hard to do on your own. Your tutor can create a customized study plan, teach you test-specific strategies for each question type, and give you targeted feedback on practice tests. This focused approach helps you avoid wasting time on concepts you already know and accelerates improvement in your weak areas.
Your first session typically starts with a diagnostic assessment—either a full practice test or a focused review of your recent ACT scores—to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses. Your tutor will discuss your target score, timeline, and any specific concerns (like test anxiety or pacing issues), then outline a personalized study plan. You'll likely start learning strategies or reviewing a grammar concept right away, so you leave with actionable next steps.
Practice tests are essential—they help you get comfortable with the test format, build stamina for 45 minutes of focused work, and identify patterns in the types of questions you miss. Taking full practice tests under timed conditions is especially valuable because it reveals whether your mistakes come from weak grammar knowledge or from rushing. Most students benefit from taking 3-5 full practice tests throughout their preparation, reviewing each one carefully to understand every wrong answer.
Most successful students aim to spend about 30-35 seconds per question, which gives them time to read the passage context and think through their answer without rushing. A smart approach is to read each passage once for understanding, then tackle the questions in order—you'll often catch errors more easily when you're familiar with the passage's tone and style. If you get stuck on a question, mark it and move on; coming back to it with fresh eyes often helps you see the answer.
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