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Jude
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Jude
BA Colorado School of Mines
5+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 36 ACT composite required mastering the English section's particular blend of grammar rules and rhetorical strategy questions — knowing when a comma splice matters and when the real question is about paragraph organization. Jude approaches each passage type differently, teaching students to distinguish between punctuation-level fixes and big-picture decisions about tone and structure.

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Brockton
Certified ACT English Tutor
Brockton
BA University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a neuroscience and psychology double major from CU Boulder working to go to PA school down the road. I am originally from the East coast, but definitely prefer the hiking here. I was a learning assistant (basically student focused teacher aid) at CU, and took a course to learn more effective pedagogy. Afterwards, I was asked to be a mentor, and continued trying to help as much as I can.

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Risha
BA University
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology studying Chemical Engineering. For the past several years, I have worked with students extensively. Through hosting events for younger kids to learn about STEM and for older teens to practice empathetic design, I know the importance of teaching students in ways that engage them rather than frustrate them, which I apply to my teaching. I have tutored high school students in a drop-in resource center in various subjects including math of all levels, chemistry, and English, making me adequately equipped in a variety of topics. I have also tutored several students long-term. Establishing relationships with students and exploring their unique learning styles is my favorite part of tutoring. I prioritize helping students discover HOW to learn in a manner that is the most effective for them, so they can begin to use those skills on their own throughout their education. Learning is a lifelong skill that requires practice for improvement; I strive to help my students gain confidence in their ability to learn.

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Christian
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering Oklahoma Christian University
9+ Years Tutoring

Engineering students read instructions literally — which turns out to be the exact mindset for the ACT English section, where "what sounds right" loses to knowing the actual rule behind each comma, transition, or sentence restructure. Christian's 34 ACT composite and his mechanical engineering training at Oklahoma Christian give him a systematic, no-guesswork approach to the grammar conventions and conciseness questions the test leans on hardest. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Oliver
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry as well as MCD (Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental) Biology while minoring in Chemistry in 2015. I love exploring all of the cool things that this world has to offer. By dabbling in a little of everything I can set my sights on what really holds my attention. My primary interests lie in the sciences, where learning what makes our world turn drives my passion for knowledge.

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Rosemary
BA Washington University in Saint Louis
9+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT English mistakes come down to three things: comma rules, pronoun agreement, and transitions between ideas. Rosemary drills these high-frequency grammar concepts until students can spot errors at the pace the test demands — roughly 35 seconds per question. She also covers the rhetorical strategy questions that ask whether a sentence should be added, deleted, or moved.

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Colton
BA University of Virginia-Main Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

I am an incoming first year medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado. I graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Biomedical Engineering. Through the course of my undergraduate career, I served as a teaching assistant for Cell & Molecular Biology and both undergraduate and graduate versions of Introduction to MATLAB. I also have experience volunteering as a tutor from elementary to high school levels. In addition to teaching, I have personal experience with the ACT, SAT, AP, IB, and MCAT exams. I would like to now use my teaching experience to help local students in the subjects I encountered during my undergraduate career. I love teaching and work to make learning as easy as possible by employing games, shortcuts, and gradual build-up so that my students can improve to their desired performance levels.

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Rohith
BA University
5+ Years Tutoring

The ACT English section tests grammar and rhetorical strategy in rapid succession, and most points are lost not on hard rules but on the subtler questions about sentence placement and tone. Rohith's 32 ACT composite included strong performance across all sections, and he teaches students to spot the patterns in punctuation, transitions, and conciseness that the test rewards.

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Graham
BA University
6+ Years Tutoring

Comma rules, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and rhetorical ordering questions make up the bulk of ACT English — and nearly all of them follow predictable patterns once you know what to look for. Graham scored a 33 ACT composite and walks students through each grammar and rhetoric category so they can spot errors by instinct on test day rather than second-guessing every answer.

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Arely
BA University of New Haven
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a undergraduate student who is willing to help other students in subjects that they may be experiencing difficulties in.

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Austin
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

Most students tackle ACT English by ear — picking whatever "sounds right" — but Austin treats it as a rule-based game, drilling the dozen or so grammar patterns the test leans on hardest, like comma usage with appositives and pronoun-antecedent agreement. His 33 ACT composite and computer science training at KU mean he's wired to think in systems, which clicks especially well for students who need structure over instinct. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Paige
BA Mount Holyoke College
1+ Years Tutoring

Licensed to teach high school and trained in philosophy — a discipline built on constructing airtight arguments — Paige reads ACT English passages the way she'd evaluate a thesis: checking whether every sentence earns its place, whether transitions actually connect ideas, and whether the punctuation follows rules rather than vibes. Her 32 ACT composite and 5.0 rating come from that same blend of rhetorical precision and grammar fundamentals she brings to every session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you apply strategies. Students typically see 2-4 point improvements within 8-12 weeks of focused tutoring, though some see larger gains if they're addressing fundamental skill gaps. The key is identifying whether you're struggling with grammar rules, reading comprehension, or test-taking strategy—each requires a different approach. A tutor can pinpoint your specific weaknesses and create a targeted plan to address them.

The ACT English section (75 questions, 45 minutes) focuses on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills within short passages. The Reading section tests comprehension and inference across longer passages. Students often find English more manageable because it has clearer rules, while Reading requires faster processing and stronger inference skills. Many students benefit from targeted practice on whichever section challenges them most, since the skills don't always transfer between the two.

With 75 questions in 45 minutes, you have roughly 36 seconds per question—but some questions are faster than others. Effective pacing means spending less time on straightforward grammar questions and more on complex rhetorical ones. A tutor can help you identify which question types you tend to rush or overthink, teach you to recognize patterns quickly, and develop a personalized timing strategy through practice tests. Many students improve their pace simply by becoming more familiar with question formats.

The most frequent errors include misidentifying sentence fragments, confusing pronoun agreement, overthinking punctuation rules, and missing rhetorical strategy questions. Many students also fall into the trap of choosing answers that "sound right" rather than applying grammar rules. Colorado Springs students preparing for the ACT benefit from learning to slow down on tricky questions, use process of elimination systematically, and understand that ACT English rewards precision—not intuition. A tutor can help you recognize your personal error patterns through diagnostic testing.

Most students benefit from 3-4 focused study sessions per week, 45-60 minutes each, for 8-12 weeks before test day. This allows time for skill-building, practice, and review without burnout. If you're starting further out, you can study less frequently but more consistently. A tutor can help you structure these sessions effectively—mixing targeted skill work with full practice tests—so you're not just putting in time but making measurable progress toward your score goal.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about question formats or lack of confidence in your skills. The best antidote is familiarity—practicing with real ACT questions and full-length tests builds confidence and reduces surprises on test day. A tutor can also teach you timing strategies and stress-management techniques like pacing your breathing and skipping difficult questions to return to later. Many students find that knowing they have a solid study plan and understanding their strengths reduces anxiety significantly.

Look for tutors who understand ACT English specifically—not just general grammar instruction. They should be able to explain the reasoning behind answers, not just correct/incorrect responses, and use real ACT questions in sessions. It's also valuable to work with someone who can diagnose your specific weaknesses (grammar vs. rhetoric vs. pacing) and customize their approach accordingly. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have proven success helping Colorado Springs students improve their ACT English scores.

Most students benefit from taking 4-6 full-length ACT practice tests spaced throughout their study period, with at least 1-2 in the final 2-3 weeks before test day. This gives you enough data to identify patterns in your mistakes and enough repetition to build test-day confidence. Between full tests, focus on targeted practice with specific question types where you're weakest. A tutor can help you interpret your practice test results and adjust your study plan based on what the data shows.

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