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Scoring a perfect 36 ACT composite means Sharan didn't just survive the English section — she mastered the specific rhythm of its 75 questions in 45 minutes, where hesitating on even a few rhetorical strategy questions can tank your pacing. Her premed coursework at Cornell keeps her writing tight and evidence-driven daily, and she applies that same discipline to teaching the punctuation and conciseness patterns the test loves to recycle. Rated 5.0 by students.

I am a 3rd year undergrad at the University at Buffalo, working toward my Mathematics BS with a computer science concentration. I find math exceptionally fascinating; I not only aim to teach an understanding of math but also an appreciation. I have taken courses in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus (I, II, and III), Geometry, Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics, and Mathematical Logic. Through my education, I have amassed an understanding of mathematics from multiple angles, and as such I provide a unique lens through which I want to help my students view the subject. Additionally, these courses are fresh in my mind, and so I can recall what did or did not make sense to me and what helped me understand a certain topic - insight I can pass along to my students. Again, I want to instill not only an understanding, but an appreciation for math in my students, as this appreciation will invoke a desire to further their knowledge. In my spare time I play guitar, drums for my band, ski, and watch hockey when I can.
I am licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of New York. Subjects that I am the most comfortable teaching are math (up to Algebra 2), science (Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, etc), and certain languages (Korean, Japanese, French) at the beginner level. While dabbling in a few "teaching" experiences (teaching assistant for a course, Paint Nite instructor) I found that I do best in a 1-on-1 setting which tutoring fits the bill. My teaching style is incredibly laid-back and my end-goal is making sure that one is comfortable with me and also with learning the material.
I am an astute, highly motivated, and goal-oriented individual with successful experiences in both academia and athletics. I am also an effective communicator, who is very much excited to pass down my knowledge to students.
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.
After earning a perfect 36 on the ACT, Vivian developed a systematic method for the English section that sorts its 75 questions into a handful of recurring patterns: punctuation rules, pronoun agreement, sentence placement, and rhetorical strategy. She drills students on recognizing each pattern instantly so they can move through the section with time to spare. Her 4.9 rating speaks to how well that approach clicks.
Punctuation rules and rhetorical effectiveness questions trip up different types of students on ACT English, and Richard diagnoses which category is costing points before drilling the fixes. His 36 ACT composite means he's navigated every question type — comma splices, dangling modifiers, transition logic, redundancy — and can explain the reasoning behind each answer choice. A Government major at Harvard, he brings genuine comfort with written English to every session.
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.
Public policy writing at the college level is essentially an exercise in tight, rule-governed prose — every sentence has to be clear, concise, and structurally sound, which is exactly what the ACT English section tests at speed. Dana applies that editorial training to the rhetorical strategy and conciseness questions where students tend to lose the most points, teaching them to treat each passage as a draft that needs trimming rather than a puzzle to decode. Her perfect 36 ACT composite confirms the approach holds up under test conditions.
I'm not tutoring, I love walking through New York for design inspiration and taking carpentry, metalworking, and illustration classes.
Running a tutoring program at a Boston charter school meant Liz spent years watching middle schoolers make the exact same grammar mistakes the ACT English section exploits — subject-verb disagreement buried inside long sentences, comma splices connecting independent clauses, and transitions that don't actually connect anything. Her special education training sharpened her ability to break those rules into small, explicit steps instead of relying on "does it sound right," which is particularly effective for students whose ears haven't been reliable guides. Her 34 ACT composite and 4.7 rating confirm the approach holds up under test conditions.
Scoring a 34 ACT composite means Yocheved knows firsthand how the English section tests punctuation rules, rhetorical strategy, and sentence structure in ways that look deceptively simple. She teaches students to spot the patterns behind comma-splice traps and redundancy questions so they can move through passages quickly and confidently.
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
The ACT English section moves fast — 75 questions in 45 minutes — so recognizing punctuation errors, redundancy, and sentence-level organization has to become almost automatic. Nicholas treats each grammar rule as a small logical system, drawing on his linguistics training to show students the pattern once so they can spot it every time. His 33 ACT composite confirms he practices what he teaches.
Most ACT English mistakes come from overthinking — students second-guess comma rules or misread transition questions because they lack a systematic approach. Aaron scored a 36 composite and tackles this section by drilling the handful of grammar patterns that account for the majority of questions, from punctuation around nonessential clauses to subject-verb agreement traps.
Michelle's background spans religious studies, literature, and college essay coaching — years of reading arguments closely and editing for clarity, which is the exact muscle the ACT English section tests under a 45-minute clock. She zeroes in on the rhetorical strategy questions (paragraph placement, writer's-goal prompts, transition logic) that trip up students who've only drilled comma rules. Her 35 ACT composite and 4.9 rating back up the approach.
Scoring a 36 ACT composite means Robert didn't just survive the English section's 45-minute sprint — he mastered the pacing and rule-application that turn it into one of the easiest places to gain points. He zeroes in on the verb tense and pronoun agreement questions that students often overthink, teaching a small set of decision rules that replace the unreliable "which one sounds better" approach. Rated 4.8 by students.
I am currently interviewing for medical school for matriculation in August 2017.
Most of the ACT English section comes down to a handful of recycled grammar rules and a knack for spotting bloated prose — Emma, who scored a 32 composite and honed her writing across neurobiology lab reports and economics papers at Harvard, treats each passage like a quick editing drill where students learn to name the exact rule being tested before touching an answer choice. She's especially sharp on the rhetorical questions about paragraph organization and writer's intent, where her scientific training in building logical arguments gives students a concrete framework instead of vague instinct. Rated 5.0 by students.
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'm looking forward to helping you improve your scores towards improving your chances at getting in to your dream school.
I am originally from Alabama and graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a BA in English Language and Literature. Immediately after undergrad, I relocated to New York City to pursue my law degree at Fordham University. After earning my Juris Doctor and passing the NY bar exam, I worked for five years as a litigator in New York. In 2009, I took the opportunity to fulfill a lifetime dream to live abroad and moved to South America. Upon arriving in Chile, I worked as an ESL teacher for children and adults as well as an editor of investment research and corporate trainer. I love language and am passionate about helping others learn to speak, write and read in a more effective way. Language is a tool, and I truly believe anyone can learn to use it better. I'm excited to be back in the US and eager to work with motivated students.
I'm a graduate of Columbia College Chicago; after exploring many fields of interest (writing, linguistics, computer science, and more), I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design graduating Cum Laude.
Hi! My name is Alexandra, and I am a Princeton University Neuroscience major with 5+ years of tutoring experience. I specialize in SAT/ACT/PSAT prep and have successfully taught topics ranging from computer science and basic sciences to elementary reading and writing and college essay writing. In high school, I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT on my first attempt, a perfect 1520 on the PSAT/NMSQT, won "finalist" status in the National Merit Scholarship competition, and was a medalist in the New York Science Olympiad. As an undergraduate at the top-ranked university, I focus specifically on standardized test preparation, including the SAT, ACT, and PSAT. I have an understanding of the structure and timing of the exams and the strategic approaches that are required to achieve top scores. I have successfully supported students in improving their performance through individualized study plans because I understand that not all students can use the same approaches to succeed. My approach emphasizes effective time management and a mastery of recurring question types. Outside of college test preparation, I have tutored students ages 5 to 17 in a variety of topics. A common teaching approach I use is to introduce new concepts with example problems that we work through together. I then explain each strategy and help the student through another problem, encouraging them to explain their thinking step by step. Finally, I let the student tackle a problem independently. Once a student can articulate why a method works, they are truly ready to apply it on their own. While this method suits many students, I understand that everyone learns differently and pride myself on being adaptable within and outside of lessons.
As an accelerated physician scientist student juggling dense scientific writing daily, Shachi has internalized the kind of tight, rule-based editing the ACT English section demands — particularly on questions about verb tense consistency and redundant phrasing that mirror the precision required in medical documentation. Her 35 ACT composite means she's navigated the 75-questions-in-45-minutes pace herself and can teach students to stop second-guessing by ear and start recognizing the finite set of grammar patterns the test actually cycles through.
Self-studying for the ACT (and scoring a 35 composite) taught Matthew something most prep courses skip: the English section isn't really testing whether you're a good writer — it's testing whether you can spot a finite set of recurring patterns under time pressure. His approach treats each passage as a quick triage exercise, identifying whether a question targets punctuation mechanics, sentence logic, or rhetorical trimming before even reading the answer choices.
Studying literature means Carmen has spent years dissecting how sentences are built — not just what they say, but how punctuation, syntax, and word choice shape meaning on the page. That close-reading reflex is exactly what the ACT English section rewards, especially on rhetorical strategy questions about tone, redundancy, and whether a detail actually serves the passage's purpose. Her 35 ACT composite confirms she applies that instinct under timed pressure.
I am an incoming student at Washington University in St. Louis. I have been passionate about teaching ever since I had the opportunity to teach at an Indian public school in 2018. It's one of my favorite activities the gives me genuine joy. Hopefully, I'll be able to make teaching fun for you too! Let's succeed together!
Chelsey reads manuscripts professionally for an Off-Broadway literary director, which means she spots grammar errors, awkward transitions, and rhetorical weaknesses almost reflexively. On the ACT English section, she teaches students to hear the rhythm of correct punctuation and sentence structure so they can eliminate wrong answers quickly — a strategy that helped her earn a 35 composite.
Scoring a 35 ACT composite while studying American Studies and Latin American Studies at Columbia means Grace lives in two worlds — literary analysis and standardized testing — and knows how to toggle between them. She's especially sharp on the rhetorical strategy questions where students need to judge whether a sentence belongs in a paragraph or whether a passage achieves its stated purpose, since that's the kind of editorial thinking her humanities coursework demands daily. Rated 5.0 by students.
I'm currently a sophomore at Stony Brook University and a member of the 8-year Scholars for Medicine Program there. I recently graduated from Stuyvesant High School in downtown Manhattan and absolutely love city life. I've had many experiences teaching kids of all ages here and abroad. I tutor subjects in math, science, and english/writing. I also tutor for the ACT(35) and SAT (2160) standardized tests. I love teaching and meeting new people so I would be glad to offer my service to you. Thank you!
The ACT English section is essentially a grammar and rhetoric editing exercise — every question asks whether a sentence is correct, concise, or well-placed. Sanoja's editorial background at a Yale publication means she's spent years doing exactly this kind of close reading, and her 35 ACT composite shows she can translate that skill into test performance.
I'm Sam! I am a sophomore at Cornell University where I study the world of labor and employment and work as a volunteer EMT. I am motivated to help students learn new things and overcome challenging obstacles. I have experience tutoring, working with kids in one-on-one and group settings, and I am dedicated, patient, and creative.
The ACT English section tests grammar rules in context — comma usage, subject-verb agreement, rhetorical strategy — and the trick is learning to spot errors at speed without overthinking. Lisa scored a 33 ACT composite and breaks each passage down by teaching students to identify what the question is actually testing before looking at answer choices. Rated 5.0 by students.
The ACT English section tests grammar rules and rhetorical strategy in a way that rewards pattern recognition — knowing, for instance, that a transition question almost always has one answer that logically connects the surrounding sentences. Mo scored a 35 composite and breaks the English section down into its recurring question types so students can spot what's being tested before they even read the answer choices. Rated 4.9 by students.
Scoring a 35 ACT composite means Grace crushed the English section's rapid-fire grammar and rhetorical strategy questions. She teaches students to spot the patterns the ACT reuses — comma splices, misplaced modifiers, redundancy traps — so they can move through all 75 questions with time to spare and confidence in their answers.
I am a rising Sophomore at Princeton University. I am majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, most likely with a minor in Computer Science. During my Junior and Senior years of High School, I tutored a few students on a regular basis. I specialize in Math and Science. More specifically, my strongest subjects are Algebra 1/2/3, Geometry, Trigonometry and ACT Science. I have always found the maths and sciences to be both the most interesting subjects, but also the most applicable to real world problems - this is why I chose to major in what I did. Because I usually tutor in Math, I often tutor in the style of showing how to do a few problems step by step, and then having the student try a few more difficult problems, asking questions along the way. I do this because in my experience, this is the best way to learn and prepare for Math related exams. Outside of academics I play Viola, enjoy running and exercising to stay healthy, and listening to all kinds of music.
Scoring a 35 ACT composite means Kiera knows exactly how the English section tries to trip students up — from comma splice traps to subtle pronoun-antecedent disagreements buried in long passages. She breaks each question type into a decision tree so students can identify the grammar rule being tested before even reading the answer choices.
Scoring a 35 on the ACT required mastering exactly the kind of grammar and rhetorical strategy questions that define the English section. Rose digs into the specific patterns the test loves — comma splices, misplaced modifiers, paragraph transitions — so students learn to spot errors by ear and by rule. She's rated 5.0 across her students.
I am a current undergraduate student at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, where I received a full tuition merit scholarship. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, as well as minoring in English. For years, I have tutored high school students in preparation for New York State Regents Exams, as well as elementary school and middle school students, mainly in English, Mathematics, and Biology. I enjoy exposing students to different learning techniques to allow them to discover their unique learning style. I find that this is especially important for younger students, who benefit from visuals, hands-on interaction, and interesting analogies. Thus, I customize my teaching methods to each individual student.
Government and Film Studies majors write constantly — policy briefs, analytical essays, script coverage — and that volume of writing gave Varun an intuitive grip on the sentence-level editing the ACT English section demands, from trimming redundancy to fixing transition logic between paragraphs. He scored a 32 ACT composite and a 1580 SAT, and he uses that dual-test experience to teach the punctuation and rhetorical strategy questions as two distinct skill sets students can drill separately. Rated 4.8 by students.
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The ACT English section focuses on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills across five passages. You'll answer 75 questions in 45 minutes, testing your ability to identify errors and improve written communication. The section emphasizes practical writing skills rather than memorized grammar rules, so understanding context and purpose is just as important as knowing technical grammar.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students typically see meaningful gains of 2-4 points with focused preparation and consistent practice. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's comma rules, sentence combining, or rhetorical questions—and targeting those patterns. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, a tutor can pinpoint exactly where you're losing points and help you develop strategies to avoid those mistakes on test day.
With 75 questions in 45 minutes, you have roughly 36 seconds per question—but many students rush through and miss easy points. The best strategy is to read each passage quickly for context, then answer questions at a steady pace without second-guessing yourself. A tutor can help you practice pacing drills and teach you which question types to tackle first, so you spend more time on complex rhetorical questions and less time on straightforward grammar fixes.
The biggest pitfalls are misunderstanding question instructions, overthinking simple grammar rules, and losing focus during longer passages. Many students also struggle with comma placement, pronoun agreement, and recognizing when a sentence is actually correct as-is—the test frequently includes answer choices that are grammatically correct but don't fit the context. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you recognize these patterns in your own work and build confidence in your instincts.
Practice tests are essential because they help you get comfortable with the format, build stamina for 45 minutes of focused work, and identify which question types trip you up most. Taking full practice tests under timed conditions also reveals whether your mistakes come from lack of knowledge or from rushing and careless errors. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, pinpoint patterns in your mistakes, and adjust your study plan to address weak areas before test day.
Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused prep, though this varies based on your starting score and target score. If you're aiming for a significant improvement, starting 2-3 months before test day gives you time to learn strategies, practice consistently, and take multiple full-length tests. Working with a tutor helps you make the most of your study time by eliminating guesswork about what to focus on and keeping you accountable to a study schedule.
Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about question formats or fear of running out of time—both of which improve dramatically with practice and familiarity. Taking multiple timed practice tests builds confidence because you see the same question patterns repeatedly and develop reliable strategies. A tutor can also teach you calming techniques and help you develop a pre-test routine, so you walk into the exam feeling prepared and in control.
Your first session focuses on understanding your current strengths and weaknesses through a diagnostic assessment or review of your recent practice tests. The tutor will ask about your target score, timeline, and any specific areas where you struggle—whether that's grammar rules, time management, or test confidence. From there, they'll create a personalized study plan tailored to your needs and begin teaching you the strategies and skills that will help you reach your goal.
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