Passage types on ACT Reading — prose fiction, social science, humanities, natural science — each reward slightly different reading strategies, and Matthew teaches students to adjust their approach accordingly. His Emory background in both biology and anthropology means he's comfortable unpacking dense academic writing across disciplines, which translates directly to coaching students through the trickiest inference and main-idea questions.

After scoring a 35 ACT composite, Frances developed a systematic method for the Reading section that prioritizes passage mapping — identifying the author's purpose and argument structure before touching the questions. She's especially strong on the paired-passage format, where students often lose points by conflating the two authors' positions.

I am currently a student at Duke University studying Biomedical Engineering and Economics. Just a little bit about me and some of my interests. Some of my favorite academic interests include memoirs and modern classics. I think Catcher in the Rye is still one of my all time favorite books but Percy Jackson, a modern classic, is up there too. Beyond academics, I take great guilty pleasure in watching TV shows such as Westworld, Sherlock, How I Met Your Mother, and even The Bachelorette when I'm at a low point.

Most ACT Reading struggles come down to pacing: students understand the passages but can't get through four of them in 35 minutes. Sophia teaches a passage-ordering strategy — tackling your strongest subject area first — combined with targeted skimming that zeroes in on where the testable information actually lives. Her 35 composite and track record of 3+ point score improvements back up the approach.

I am a sophomore at Duke University studying computer science and physics. Academically, I am drawn towards disciplines that employ logical problem-solving. I enjoy working with others to discover new intuitive ways of understanding problems.

I am a mathematics major at UNC Chapel Hill. Apart from learning, I enjoy teaching with a passion. I have tutored individuals of all age groups in various subjects, with my primary focus on mathematics courses for students in elementary through early college. I have engaged in both volunteering and paid opportunities. But at the end of the day, it is the sense of gratification that students experience after learning something new that makes me love teaching even more!

I am a current senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am completing a degree in Health Policy and Management with minors in chemistry and biology. Currently, I am on the pre-medical track at UNC I am applying to medical schools for next year. I have worked as a tutor at the UNC Learning Center for two semesters and I have been a TA for anatomy and physiology for three semesters (two of those as lead TA).

The ACT Reading section gives students just 8-9 minutes per passage, so knowing what to read closely versus what to skim is half the battle. Abir, who earned a 36 composite, teaches a passage-mapping technique that pinpoints where authors state main claims and shift tone — cutting down the frantic re-reading that eats up most students' time.

I am a freshman at Duke University in the Pratt School of Engineering. I plan on majoring in Civil or Environmental Engineering, as well as Economics. While I am qualified to tutor a range of subjects from math and science to ACT prep, I get the most excited when working on improving a student's writing because it is such a beautiful process. Sparking students' curiosity and excitement is the most rewarding part of tutoring, and I make it my mission to achieve that with all students I work with. In my free time, I am involved in a variety of groups on campus such as the triathlon club, FEMMES (a female-oriented STEM tutoring club), and The Chronicle, which is Duke's student newspaper. I also enjoy reading, running and baking all sorts of delicious delicacies.

I am a rising junior at Duke University. I hail from Cleveland, Ohio (Go Cavs!), and I'm currently studying medical sociology, with the intent of going to medical school.

I am a freshman at Vanderbilt University currently pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry. My inquisitive nature has fostered a love for mathematics, the natural sciences, and how they interact to produce the world we experience every day. This extends to my teaching strategy, where I emphasize the importance of conceptual understanding rather than pure memorization of equations and steps. My recent experience in a wide variety of Advanced Placement courses lends me insight to recent changes in course objectives and exam formatting.

Scoring a perfect 36 ACT composite while studying computer science at Duke means Florence is wired to process information systematically — and she applies that same logic to the Reading section, teaching students to map each passage's argument structure before answering a single question. Her experience as a teaching assistant across multiple technical disciplines built a habit of translating complex material into clear takeaways, which is exactly what the dual-passage and natural science questions reward.