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I am currently a fourth year medical student at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Yeshiva College with a BA in Biology and Music. As a Writing Center tutor, I worked with undergraduate and graduate students looking to improve their writing, and have also tutored Regents-level biology and chemistry. Most recently, I tutored for Kaplan, teaching an MCAT preparatory course and working one-on-one with students. When not studying, I like to ride my bike, train Taekwondo, play blues guitar (or bass, or piano, or saxophone, or drums), and read a good book.

I am currently a 3rd year doctoral candidate at the University of Oxford. I previously attended the Yale School of Public Health and earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. I also hold two Bachelors degrees - a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in biology - from Vassar College. I have been a tutor for twelve years and enjoy teaching very much. I have taught both graduate and undergraduate level courses at Yale as well as multiple courses at Oxford. Some of my favorite activities include traveling, dancing (classical ballet, pointe), and playing baseball.
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
The ACT Science section is less about knowing chemistry or biology and more about interpreting graphs, tables, and conflicting experimental viewpoints under time pressure. Sarah scored a 35 ACT composite and treats this section as a data-literacy exercise, teaching students to identify variables and trends quickly without getting distracted by unfamiliar scientific jargon. Her 5.0 rating speaks to how well that approach lands.
The ACT Science section barely tests science knowledge — it tests whether you can read a graph, compare two experimental setups, and draw a conclusion under time pressure. Sharan's 36 composite and her premed science background at Cornell mean she can teach both the data-interpretation shortcuts the section demands and the underlying biology or chemistry when a question does require content knowledge.
Most students panic when they see ACT Science passages full of unfamiliar terminology, but the section is really a data-interpretation exercise. Richard teaches students to ignore jargon, read graphs first, and identify conflicting variables before touching the questions — a systematic method that turns a confusing section into one of the most improvable. He earned a 36 ACT composite and brings physics coursework that makes the experiment-based passages feel intuitive.
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.
The ACT Science section is really a data interpretation exam disguised in lab coats, and Vivian teaches it that way — breaking down graphs, tables, and conflicting viewpoints without assuming any specialized science knowledge. Her perfect 36 composite came from mastering exactly this kind of strategic reading under time pressure.
Most students overthink the ACT Science section because they assume it requires deep content knowledge — it doesn't. Dana treats it as a data interpretation exercise, teaching students to read graphs, compare experimental setups, and identify conflicting viewpoints without getting lost in unfamiliar terminology. She scored a 36 composite and finds this section is often where students see the fastest score jumps once they shift their approach.
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Most students panic when they see the ACT Science section, but it's really a test of graph interpretation, data comparison, and experimental design reasoning — not science knowledge. Liz teaches students to isolate variables in tables, read conflicting viewpoints passages like arguments rather than textbook chapters, and answer questions in under a minute each. Her 34 ACT composite and years directing tutors at a Boston middle school mean she knows how to break these skills into repeatable steps.
Michelle's 35 ACT composite came from treating the Science section as a speed-reading exercise — identifying what each figure measures, matching it to the question, and moving on before the passage's technical language becomes a distraction. Her Religious Studies background actually reinforced this skill: evaluating competing interpretive frameworks is structurally identical to the conflicting viewpoints passages that trip most students up. Rated 4.9 by students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ACT Science section tests your ability to understand, interpret, and reason with scientific information—not memorized science facts. You'll encounter three question types: Data Representation (charts, graphs, tables), Research Summaries (experimental descriptions), and Conflicting Viewpoints (comparing scientific perspectives). The 40 questions must be completed in 35 minutes, so time management and strategic reading are just as important as science knowledge.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but students typically see gains of 2-4 points with focused preparation and consistent practice. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's reading dense passages quickly, interpreting unfamiliar graphs, or managing time across all three question types—and targeting those through deliberate practice and strategy refinement.
With only 35 minutes for 40 questions, you need a strategic approach. Many students spend 5-7 minutes per passage, starting with the question type they find easiest. Skimming the questions before reading the passage helps you focus on relevant information. Tutors can help you develop a personalized pacing strategy based on which question types slow you down most—whether that's decoding complex graphs or parsing dense experimental descriptions.
Students in the Bronx and nationwide struggle most with: (1) reading comprehension under time pressure—passages use unfamiliar scientific terminology and dense language; (2) interpreting complex graphs, tables, and charts quickly; and (3) managing the Conflicting Viewpoints questions, which require comparing multiple perspectives. Many students also underestimate how much reading is involved; it's not primarily a science knowledge test, so strong reading skills are essential.
Practice tests are critical—they help you identify specific weak areas, build stamina for the 35-minute sprint, and get comfortable with the question formats before test day. Taking full practice tests under timed conditions reveals whether you're struggling with content, pacing, or test anxiety. Tutors can review your practice test results to pinpoint patterns in missed questions and adjust your study plan accordingly.
Look for tutors who understand ACT Science as a test-taking skill, not just science content knowledge. The best tutors teach you how to navigate unfamiliar passages, extract key information from graphs under pressure, and manage time strategically. They should use real ACT practice materials, analyze your specific mistakes, and help you build confidence in your approach. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in the Bronx who specialize in ACT Science and understand the unique challenges of the section.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment—either a practice test or review of your previous scores—to identify your strengths and specific challenge areas. Your tutor will discuss your target score, timeline, and learning style, then develop a personalized study plan. You'll likely work through a sample passage together to understand your tutor's approach and build momentum right away.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure of your strategy. Tutoring builds confidence through repeated practice with real questions, mastery of time management techniques, and clear understanding of what to expect. As you develop a reliable approach and see improvement on practice tests, anxiety naturally decreases. Tutors can also teach breathing and mental strategies to stay calm during the actual test.
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