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Eric
BA Ohio University-Main Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm a recent college graduate with degrees in Biological Sciences and Russian from Ohio University. During my time there, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, and Spanish. In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insight into the learning strategies and study skills that students need to succeed. As a tutor, I like to focus on doing actual problems with students because it is the most effective way to immediately identify their strengths and weaknesses and to address them. In my free time, I like to lift weights, read books, and spend time with my friends.

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Karen
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Karen
BA Kenyon College
10+ Years Tutoring

Comma rules, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and rhetorical strategy questions make up the bulk of ACT English — and each one has a learnable pattern. Karen earned a 32 ACT composite and holds a degree in English Literature, which means she doesn't just know the right answer but can explain the grammatical logic behind it. She teaches students to read sentences structurally so errors become visible on the first pass.

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Andrew
BA Ohio State University-Main Campus
8+ Years Tutoring

I am always willing to help and I will try my best to help students who desire further understanding of the subject at hand.

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Jonathan
MS University of Cincinnati-Main Campus • BA The Ohio State University
10+ Years Tutoring

Punctuation rules and rhetorical strategy questions make up the bulk of ACT English, and most points are lost not on obscure grammar but on comma usage, transitions, and sentence placement. Jonathan breaks each passage into those two categories — mechanics and rhetoric — so students stop second-guessing answers and start recognizing patterns. His own 34 composite came from exactly this kind of systematic approach.

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Nathan
BA University of Akron Main Campus
9+ Years Tutoring

The ACT English section rewards students who can spot grammar and punctuation errors quickly — comma splices, subject-verb agreement, and redundancy questions make up the bulk of the test. Nathan scored a 32 composite on the ACT and breaks each passage down by teaching students to read for sentence structure rather than getting lost in content.

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Dillon
MS Vanderbilt University • MS Ohio State University-Main Campus
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a high school math teacher with a passion for demonstrating the practical use of math outside of the classroom. I pride myself in teaching critical thinking and decision making skills that cultivate a real world experience in my classroom to best prepare students for life after academia. I have an undergraduate and master's degree in engineering, and changed career paths into teaching because of my love for inspiring and mentoring kids. I am pursuing a graduate degree in education administration with the goal of becoming a principal so I can build stronger urban schools with better resources and implement instructional strategies geared towards disadvantaged youth.

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Olivia
BA Ohio State University-Main Campus
6+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a junior at Ohio State University majoring in Biology with a pre-health specialization and minoring in business. At Ohio State I am involved in the biological sciences scholars program and the Club Doctors without Borders. I believe that education is an important component for future success and I would love the opportunity to tutor math, science, and test prep!

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John
BA The Ohio State University
1+ Years Tutoring

Punctuation and rhetorical strategy questions make up the bulk of ACT English, and most students lose points not because they don't know grammar but because they second-guess themselves under time pressure. John breaks the section into pattern-based rules — comma usage, sentence structure, transition logic — so students can identify the correct answer quickly and move on with confidence. He scored a 32 ACT composite and knows how the test tries to trip people up.

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Emily
MS Yale University • MS Yale School of Public Health
9+ Years Tutoring

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 Developmental Biology and French. I have experience both leading group classes and working with students one on one. I will respond to a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style in order to help them succeed and make the most of our time together. I earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, 2280 on the SAT, and qualified as a National Merit Scholar on the PSAT. I look forward to working with you!

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Rahul
BS Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Over the past several years, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences tutoring thermodynamics (my personal favorite), chemistry, and math. I have also tutored in the past for ACT/SAT and other subjects such as history, but I am deeply passionate about science and engineering. I tend to push my students to understand conceptual topics, as opposed to rote or algorithmic learning. In my free time, I love to bake sourdough, learn about history, garden, and recently started biking again.

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Kevin
BA Case Western Reserve University
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising sophomore at Case Western Reserve University studying engineering. I have taken most high-school level standardized tests, and have scored consistently above the 95th percentile. I have tutored small groups of students throughout high school, and also have experience as a private tutor. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee with my college club team.

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Vinay
MS Columbia University in the City of New York • BS University of California Los Angeles
1+ Years Tutoring

After scoring a 35 ACT composite, Vinay noticed that the English section recycles the same rhetorical-skills traps — especially questions about redundancy, paragraph placement, and whether to add or delete a sentence — that students rarely practice in school. He teaches those less-intuitive question types alongside the standard punctuation and grammar rules so nothing on test day feels unfamiliar. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you apply feedback. Many students see 2-4 point improvements within 8-12 weeks of focused tutoring, though some improve more significantly. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's grammar rules, rhetorical strategy questions, or pacing—and targeting those systematically with practice tests and personalized instruction.

The ACT English section (75 questions in 45 minutes) tests grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills. You'll encounter passages with underlined portions where you choose the best revision, plus questions about organization, style, and author intent. It's not just about knowing rules—you need to understand how language works in context and manage the fast pace without sacrificing accuracy.

Columbus students typically struggle with three main areas: pacing (running out of time before finishing), distinguishing between similar answer choices that are both grammatically correct, and understanding rhetorical questions that require you to think about the author's purpose rather than just grammar. Many also find comma rules and sentence combining questions particularly tricky. A tutor can help you develop strategies to tackle each challenge efficiently.

Your first session focuses on assessment and planning. A tutor will likely review your practice test results to identify patterns in your errors, discuss your target score and timeline, and explain the test format if you're new to it. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that addresses your specific weak areas, whether that's grammar fundamentals, time management, or test-taking strategy.

Practice tests are essential—they help you understand the question formats, build stamina for the 45-minute section, and identify exactly which topics trip you up. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions reveals whether your struggles are knowledge-based (you don't know a grammar rule) or strategy-based (you're running out of time). Your tutor can analyze your practice test results to pinpoint where to focus your efforts most effectively.

The ACT English section moves quickly—you have about 36 seconds per question. Effective pacing strategies include reading the full sentence before looking at answer choices, skipping extremely difficult questions to return to later, and using elimination to narrow choices faster. Many students benefit from practicing with a timer to build speed without sacrificing accuracy, and a tutor can help you find the rhythm that works best for your reading style.

You don't need to memorize obscure rules, but you should be solid on the most commonly tested topics: subject-verb agreement, pronoun clarity, comma usage, parallel structure, and verb tense consistency. Rather than memorizing, it's more effective to understand *why* a sentence is wrong and recognize patterns in correct vs. incorrect usage. Tutoring helps you build this intuition through targeted practice and explanation of the rules that actually appear on the test.

Look for tutors with strong ACT English scores themselves, experience teaching test prep, and familiarity with the specific question types and timing constraints. It's also valuable if they understand Columbus schools' curricula and can connect ACT prep to what you're learning in class. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have proven expertise in ACT English and can explain both grammar concepts and test-taking strategy.

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