A focused 4-week class prioritizes high-impact content: test-taking strategies for each section, timing techniques to avoid rushing, question format patterns, and targeted practice on your weakest areas. Rather than reviewing all content exhaustively, the class concentrates on the most commonly tested concepts and teaches you how to recognize and solve question types efficiently—skills that directly boost your score.

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges students face, especially on the Reading and Science sections. Expert tutors teach you section-specific timing strategies—like how to allocate minutes per passage or question type—and help you practice under timed conditions so you build speed without sacrificing accuracy. The goal is to finish each section with time to review, not rush through the last questions.

The best way is to take a full practice test under timed conditions and score each section separately. This reveals whether you're struggling with English grammar rules, Math concepts, Reading comprehension speed, or Science data interpretation. Once you identify your weakest section, you can focus your 4-week prep there and see the biggest score gains—a targeted approach is much more effective than studying everything equally.

Confidence comes from familiarity and preparation. Taking multiple practice tests, reviewing your mistakes, and learning strategies for each question type reduces anxiety because you know what to expect. Tutors also teach calming techniques and help you develop a positive mindset about the test—reminding you that it's a learnable skill, not a measure of intelligence. By test day, you'll have practiced the exact format and timing dozens of times.

The ACT Reading section rewards efficiency and comprehension. Some students read the passage first, others skim and refer back—the key is finding what works for you through practice. Expert tutors teach you to identify question types (main idea, detail, inference), prioritize easier questions, and manage the 35-minute time limit across 4 passages. With targeted practice, you'll learn which strategy helps you answer questions accurately without re-reading entire passages.

Aim for 3-4 full practice tests during your 4-week prep—roughly one per week, plus additional section-specific practice. This gives you enough exposure to identify patterns in your mistakes and track improvement, while leaving time to review and learn from each test. The practice tests are your diagnostic tool; what matters most is reviewing what you got wrong and understanding why, not just the score itself.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors in Staten Island who specialize in ACT prep and understand the test inside and out. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss your timeline, target score, and weakest sections so they customize the 4-week plan to your needs. A personalized approach is far more effective than generic prep courses because your tutor focuses on what will move your score the most.