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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hello! I am Jason Min, a recent college graduate looking to do some tutoring over the summer. Please feel free to ask me questions!
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
16+ years
John
Scoring a 36 ACT composite means John knows exactly how the English section tries to trip students up — from comma splice traps to rhetorical strategy questions buried in transition sentences. His English and Drama background gives him a natural ear for the grammar and style conventions the test rew...
University of St Thomas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Associates, Acting
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ilesh
Scoring a perfect 36 ACT composite while studying Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech means Ilesh learned to treat every problem — including grammar — as a system with rules you can map and apply. He zeroes in on the English section's punctuation and sentence structure questions by teaching the h...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sugi
Scoring a perfect 36 ACT composite means Sugi knows exactly how the English section tests grammar — from comma splices and apostrophe rules to rhetorical strategy questions about paragraph organization. She breaks each question type into a decision tree so students can identify what's being tested b...
Rice University
Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Anna
Running through the Honors Program in Medical Education at Northwestern meant Anna was writing and editing scientific prose from her first undergraduate year — tightening arguments, cutting redundancy, and enforcing precise punctuation under deadline, which is essentially the ACT English section at ...
Northwestern University
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University
Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elliot
Elliot earned a 36 ACT composite, and his approach to the English section zeroes in on the handful of grammar rules — comma splices, modifier placement, parallelism, pronoun agreement — that appear on nearly every test form. Beyond mechanics, he also tackles the rhetorical strategy questions, teachi...
Hampshire College
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Alex
Scoring a 36 ACT composite while juggling a chemical engineering curriculum at Washington and Lee means Alex learned to read and edit fast — a skill that pays off on the English section's 75 questions in 45 minutes, where hesitation on any single punctuation or rhetoric question eats into the clock....
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Chelain
I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital.
Thomas Jefferson University
PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. C
Swarthmore College
Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Edward
Comma rules, subject-verb agreement across long clauses, and rhetorical ordering questions make up the bulk of ACT English — and each one has a learnable pattern. Edward scored a 36 composite and approaches this section by drilling the specific grammar conventions that appear most frequently, then l...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
Eric
I am available to tutor a range of middle school and high school subjects, but I am most excited about tutoring test prep. I remember how stressful preparing for college can be and I am eager to do my part in helping students fulfill their college goals. I believe that learning is a collaborative pr...
University of Michigan
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business
Certified Tutor
15+ years
The ACT English section rewards students who can spot rhetorical strategy questions hiding among grammar items — knowing when the test is asking about sentence placement versus subject-verb agreement changes everything. Austin scored a 33 ACT composite and brings a Classics background that makes par...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
4+ years
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 scho...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
Christopher
Most ACT English mistakes come down to a handful of grammar rules applied inconsistently — comma splices, pronoun-antecedent disagreement, redundancy. Christopher scored a 35 composite and drills these patterns until students spot errors almost reflexively, then tackles the trickier rhetorical strat...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Benjamin
Most ACT English mistakes come down to a handful of grammar and rhetoric patterns that repeat across every test. Benjamin, who scored a 36 composite and studies English at Columbia, drills students on the specific punctuation rules, transition logic, and concision principles that the ACT actually te...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, English
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Emily
I am a Yale graduate with over 8 years experience tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. I recently graduated from the Yale School of Public Health with a MPH concentrating in Epidemiology and Global Health. I also received my B.S. from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and ...
Yale University
Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health
Yale School of Public Health
Master in Public Health, Public Health
Yale University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French
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The ACT English section tests your ability to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetoric across five passages. You'll answer 75 questions in 45 minutes, which means pacing is critical. The section focuses on practical writing skills rather than memorizing grammar rules, so understanding how to apply conventions in context is key.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you apply strategies, but most students see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of focused preparation. Students who work with tutors often improve by 2-4 points on the composite ACT, with some seeing even larger jumps in the English section specifically when they address their particular weak areas—whether that's grammar rules, pacing, or question interpretation.
The biggest challenge for most students is pacing—45 minutes for 75 questions leaves only about 35 seconds per question. Many students also struggle with distinguishing between similar answer choices that are all grammatically correct but differ in style or rhetoric. Additionally, students often miss questions because they don't fully understand what the question is asking, rather than because they lack grammar knowledge.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who personalize instruction based on your specific weak areas. Your tutor will help you understand question formats, teach time-management strategies, identify patterns in your mistakes, and build confidence through targeted practice. Most students benefit from a combination of strategy instruction, practice with real ACT passages, and timed drills to build speed without sacrificing accuracy.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your strengths and specific areas for improvement, whether that's grammar concepts, reading comprehension, or test-taking strategy. Your tutor will ask about your target score, current practice test results, and any particular frustrations you've had with the section. From there, they'll create a personalized plan tailored to your needs and timeline.
Practice tests are essential because they help you identify weak areas, build test-day stamina, and practice pacing under realistic conditions. Taking full-length practice tests periodically (every 2-3 weeks) gives you concrete data about where you're improving and where you still need work. Between full tests, targeted practice on specific question types or grammar concepts helps reinforce skills without the time commitment of a full section.
Most students benefit from reading each passage quickly for general understanding, then answering questions without re-reading the entire passage each time—you only need to reference the relevant lines. Some students find it helpful to spend slightly less time on earlier passages (where questions are often more straightforward) to have more time for later passages, which tend to be more complex. Your tutor can help you find the pacing strategy that works best for your reading speed and comprehension style.
Confidence comes from understanding what to expect and knowing you can handle it. Working through practice passages and questions with a tutor helps demystify the section and builds competence over time. Your tutor can also teach you strategies for managing anxiety in the moment, like how to skip difficult questions strategically and come back to them, so you don't get stuck and lose time on easier questions later.
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