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Hyerin
MS Case Western Reserve University • BA Case Western Reserve University
10+ Years Tutoring

Between an economics degree, a bioethics master's, and current medical school coursework, Hyerin writes and edits across wildly different registers daily — policy briefs, ethical analyses, clinical summaries — which builds the rapid editing reflex the ACT English section demands in 45 minutes. She scored a 35 ACT composite and zeroes in on the verb tense consistency and sentence placement questions that tend to stall students who've only drilled comma rules. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Emma
BA Washington University in St. Louis
6+ Years Tutoring

I am very familiar with both the SAT and the ACT and look forward to working with you!

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Benjamin
BA Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

The ACT English section tests grammar and rhetorical skills in a very specific, pattern-based way — comma rules, pronoun agreement, transition logic, and concision all show up predictably. Benjamin scored a 34 composite on the ACT and has tutored English and grammar extensively, so he knows exactly which conventions the test rewards. He teaches students to spot the handful of recurring error types that account for the majority of missed points.

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Jennifer
BA University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a general chemistry instructor at the college level and also work with researchers in a variety of fields including chemistry, biology, pharmacy and medicine.

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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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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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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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Sunny
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.

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Samuel
BA Ohio State University-Main Campus
5+ Years Tutoring

The ACT English section is really a test of whether you can spot grammar and rhetoric patterns at speed — comma splices, modifier placement, transition logic, redundancy. Samuel scored a 36 composite and breaks each passage into the specific rule being tested so students stop second-guessing between two answer choices.

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Yashas
BA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
4+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a perfect 36 ACT composite while majoring in biology means Yashas had to master the English section through deliberate rule-learning rather than relying on a humanities student's literary intuition — and that systematic approach is exactly what he passes on, breaking each question into its underlying grammar or rhetoric rule so nothing depends on what "sounds right." His experience teaching English to non-native speakers through PURE sharpened his ability to explain conventions like subject-verb agreement and transition logic from the ground up. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Adam
BA Georgetown University
5+ Years Tutoring

Speech and debate competition sharpened Adam's instinct for grammar, sentence structure, and rhetorical effectiveness — exactly the skills the ACT English section tests. He teaches students to spot redundancy, fix comma splices, and choose the most concise phrasing under time pressure, drawing on the same 35 ACT composite that proves his command of the test.

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Curtis
BA Yale University
6+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 36 composite on the ACT required mastering the English section's rapid-fire grammar and rhetoric questions, and Curtis now unpacks those same patterns for his students. He zeroes in on the rhetorical strategy questions that most test-takers rush past — paragraph ordering, relevance of added detail, tone consistency — since those are the ones that separate good scores from great ones.

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Carly
Current Undergrad Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology Vanderbilt University
6+ Years Tutoring

Science writing demands ruthless conciseness — Carly's biology coursework at Vanderbilt means she edits dense research prose daily, cutting filler and tightening transitions in exactly the way the ACT English section rewards. She scored a perfect 36 ACT composite and uses that familiarity with the test's recycled punctuation patterns (comma splices, apostrophe rules, semicolon vs. period decisions) to turn guesswork into quick, rule-based calls. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Cynthia
Current Undergrad Student, Public Policy Analysis Vanderbilt University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a current sophomore at Vanderbilt University! I am double majoring in Public Policy and Human & Organizational Development with a minor in Spanish. I first started tutoring in high school, when I started working at Kumon Learning Center and began teaching elementary and middle school students reading and mathematics. I also volunteered my tutoring services through my high school's National Merit Society, through which I helped my peers in advanced subjects such as AP testing, ACT, SAT, and PSAT prep.

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Susie
BA Swarthmore College
8+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT English questions test the same handful of grammar and rhetoric rules over and over — comma usage, pronoun agreement, transition logic, conciseness. Susie identifies which of these rules a student consistently misses and drills those patterns until the correct answer feels obvious on test day. Her 35 ACT composite and international test prep experience in Korea back up her systematic approach.

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Lillian
BA University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
7+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a P1 pharmacy student. I have had numerous opportunities to tutor students of various ages primarily in subjects that pertain to my program of study, especially chemistry. Throughout my years of study, I have come to the realization that only after meticulous examination of all the possible scenarios and exceptions of a particular phenomenon can we recognize patterns that may have facilitated our initial attempt to understand it in the first place. As a tutor, I hope to serve as a guide that aids students in discerning such patterns and integrating concepts to achieve a thorough and holistic understanding of the subject being studied. Besides tutoring, I enjoy playing the piano and cello, biking, and reading.

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John
BA University of Notre Dame
6+ Years Tutoring

Going through extensive ACT prep himself — and earning a 35 composite — gave John a firsthand catalog of which English section strategies actually work and which ones waste time, especially on the punctuation and transition questions that repeat in predictable patterns. His neuroscience background means he thinks about how students process and retain grammar rules, so he teaches conventions like comma usage and subject-verb agreement as quick-recognition drills rather than abstract concepts. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Ella
BA Oberlin College
6+ Years Tutoring

Scoring well on ACT English is less about knowing obscure grammar and more about recognizing the 15-20 rule patterns the test recycles — comma usage, pronoun clarity, sentence fragments, and redundancy show up on every single exam. Ella scored a 34 ACT composite and teaches students to identify these patterns quickly so they can finish all 75 questions with time to spare.

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Eshita
BA Duke University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am able to create short-cuts, tricks, and other useful methods that students love because I, myself, am a student. Therefore, I can relate well with all my students. Since my experiences range far and wide, I am confident that I can provide the best services as a tutor in my subject areas.

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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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Jie
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Westlake High School and a student at the University of Michigan who is pursuing an accelerated master's program in computer engineering. Throughout my high school career, I tutored numerous students ranging from freshmen who are taking core classes to seniors who are taking AP classes. Due to this, it allowed me to communicate and learn various methods of teaching that can be understandable to all ages. While I do tutor a diverse set of subjects, I primarily focus on STEM-based ones. I am also passionate about improving standardized test scores like the ACT. The thrill of hearing a student hitting his or her goal is what motivates me to become a better tutor. I truly believe that education is the catalyst to innovation. Whether that innovation is improving life, facilitating jobs, or just making our everyday world a bit better, my contribution to tutoring to benefit our future is what drives me to be part of the education system.

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William
BA Loyola University-Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

Punctuation, rhetorical strategy, and sentence structure questions on ACT English reward students who can read quickly and apply a handful of rules consistently. William scored a 34 composite on the ACT and tackles this section by drilling the specific conventions — semicolons vs. colons, redundancy traps, transition word logic — that account for the majority of missed points.

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Lyndsey
BA Miami University
8+ Years Tutoring
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Katherine
BA Denison University
9+ Years Tutoring

Spending four years immersed in history papers at Denison means Katherine has edited thousands of her own sentences for clarity, conciseness, and logical flow — the exact skills the ACT English section tests under a 45-minute clock. Her 33 ACT composite backs up an approach rooted in treating each passage as a rough draft that needs tightening, with particular attention to the transition and paragraph-organization questions where a writer's instinct outperforms rote grammar drills.

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Reed
BA Washington University in St. Louis
1+ Years Tutoring

Reed's philosophy and neuroscience training means he's spent years dissecting arguments for logical coherence — a skill that maps cleanly onto the ACT English section's rhetorical strategy questions, where you need to evaluate whether a sentence actually belongs or a transition does its job. He scored a 34 ACT composite and approaches the grammar questions as a finite rule set to learn cold, so students stop second-guessing what "sounds right" and start identifying the specific convention each question targets. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Bryan
Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics University of Pennsylvania
5+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 35 ACT composite while majoring in math at Penn might suggest Bryan's strengths are purely quantitative, but his economics and Mandarin coursework keeps him immersed in precise written communication — parsing dense arguments, trimming excess language, and structuring ideas clearly. He treats the English section's grammar questions as rule-based puzzles rather than feel-based guesses, drilling the specific conventions (comma usage, verb agreement, transition logic) until students can identify the error type before even reading the answer choices. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Rosalyn
MS Case Western Reserve University • BA Case Western Reserve University
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm going to fail, might as well not do it alone." I started working on homework with her and started to realize that I learned best when I taught others! Soon, I started "tutoring" many of my other pre-med friends in the same class and aced Chemistry! Since then, I've found a growing love for teaching others all sorts of subjects- especially all pre-medical sciences and the bible and it was my ticket into medical school! Still, medical school always hung on a string of doubt in my heart as I feel in love with teaching/ tutoring through teaching science and the bible so I eventually gave up medical school and started working at a school as a teaching aide with no idea if teaching was the path I should be on or not. Lo and behold near the end of the year, my school offered me a position and opportunity to become a certified teacher and here I am today working towards that and hoping to teach abroad someday!

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Amy
MS Cornell University • BA Michigan State University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at Otterbein University, working towards my teaching certificate for high school science. I've tutored over 40 students in General and AP Chemistry. I love tutoring because it gives me the chance to provide individualized attention and support to students.

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Maria
BA Denison University • Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences Case Western Reserve University
9+ Years Tutoring

Between medical school at Case Western and a 34 ACT composite, Maria treats the English section the way she treats diagnostic puzzles — identify what's actually being tested, apply the right rule, move on. She's especially sharp on the rhetorical strategy questions (adding/deleting sentences, paragraph transitions) that trip up students who rely on ear alone, teaching them to reason through each choice instead. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Samuel
BA Sewanee: The University of the South
4+ Years Tutoring

I am recent graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South, where I earned a B.A. in English and minors in biology and chemistry. Unsurprisingly, these subjects are where my interests lie, and I also love to help with preparation for standardized tests, especially the critical reading portions of them. I have experience tutoring molecular and cell biology and coordinating a tutoring program for pre-health students at my alma mater. When tutoring, I want to help students do what my past tutors and professors helped me to do: go further than learning discrete facts and instead learn to learn. I want to help you develop your ability to think critically, apply previous knowledge to new material, and break down complex ideas. As a result, you can expect me often to ask the question, "Why?" Overall, my goal is to help you get to the point that you no longer need me! And that's okay, because my unemployment will indicate your success.

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Henry
Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics Vassar College
1+ Years Tutoring

Punctuation and sentence structure questions on the ACT English section follow a surprisingly small set of rules, and Henry teaches students to recognize those patterns quickly. His writing background — honed through college essays and coursework at Vassar — means he can explain why a comma splice fails or when a dash is the right choice, not just which bubble to fill in.

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Grace
BA Miami University (Oxford
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a senior at Miami University. I am studying Early Childhood Education and Spanish. I also spent two years studying biology. I can't wait to work with you!

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Christian
Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University studying biomedical engineering, computer science, and engineering management. I currently plan on furthering my education in law school, specifically within intellectual property law. During the week, I work in the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization where I work with Vanderbilt researchers to take their inventions to industry. I also work in the Vanderbilt Office of Admissions. The pursuit of knowledge is my passion, and I look forward to working with you to help you in your academic endeavors!

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Patrick
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
9+ Years Tutoring

Patrick scored a 33 ACT composite and approaches the English section as a set of learnable patterns — recognizing comma splice errors, spotting redundancy, and choosing the most concise phrasing under time pressure. He teaches students to hear the rhythm of correct sentences so they can eliminate wrong answers quickly even when they can't name the grammar rule.

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

I am a Third Year Actuarial Science and Finance Student at the Ohio State University (Go Bucks!).

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Sanjul
BA Cleveland State University • Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO) University of Medicine and Health Sciences
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm in my final year of medical school and have an interest in specializing in Oncology. I did my undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and a concentration in Pre-Professional Healthcare. I love to teach Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Pathology. My teaching style relies heavily on the use of visual aids to help my students understand concepts in a 3D plane! In my free time I like to partake in boxing, play tennis, basketball and read mystery fiction novels. I hope that I can assist you in your future academic needs!

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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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Sunay
BA Emory University
5+ Years Tutoring

The ACT English section rewards students who can spot patterns in punctuation, redundancy, and sentence structure — not those who try to "sound out" every answer. Sunay breaks each passage into a checklist of grammar rules (comma splices, subject-verb agreement, modifier placement) so students stop guessing and start recognizing the tested concepts on sight. His 33 ACT composite and 4.9 rating speak to the consistency of that approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ACT English section tests your ability to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, as well as rhetorical skills like organization and style. You'll have 45 minutes to answer 75 questions across 5 passages, which means pacing is critical. The section focuses on practical writing skills rather than memorizing grammar rules, so understanding how to apply conventions in context is key.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students typically see 2-4 point gains with focused, personalized instruction and consistent practice. The most significant improvements come from identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's grammar mechanics, rhetorical questions, or time management—and targeting those systematically. With a tutor's guidance on test-specific strategies and regular practice tests, you'll develop the confidence and skills needed to perform at your best.

Many students struggle with pacing—the 45-minute time limit means you have less than 30 seconds per question, which requires efficient reading and decision-making. Others find rhetorical questions tricky because they require understanding the author's purpose and passage organization, not just grammar rules. Additionally, students often miss questions because they don't recognize the specific error type being tested or second-guess themselves on answers they actually knew were correct.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who start by assessing your strengths and weaknesses through practice tests and diagnostic work. Your tutor will then create a personalized study plan that targets your specific gaps—whether that's comma rules, verb tense, or rhetorical strategy questions—while teaching you test-specific timing techniques. Sessions typically include strategy instruction, practice with real ACT questions, and feedback on your approach so you build both knowledge and test-taking confidence.

Practice tests are essential because they help you get comfortable with the test format, build your pacing skills, and identify patterns in the types of questions you miss. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions mimics test day and reveals whether your errors stem from knowledge gaps or rushing. Your tutor can analyze your practice test results to pinpoint exactly which grammar concepts, question types, or timing strategies need the most work.

Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, working 3-5 hours per week on ACT English specifically. If you're starting with a lower baseline score or have significant grammar gaps, you may want to begin earlier. Your tutor can create a customized timeline based on your current score, target score, and test date—and adjust the pace as you progress and identify which areas need more attention.

Your first session will focus on understanding your current level and goals. Your tutor will likely have you complete a diagnostic or review a recent practice test to identify your specific strengths and weaknesses. You'll discuss your target score, timeline, and any particular challenges you're facing, then your tutor will outline a personalized plan so you know exactly what to work on and why.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or lack of confidence in your skills. Working with a tutor builds confidence through repeated practice with real questions, mastery of test-specific strategies, and honest feedback on your progress. As you develop a stronger understanding of the content and prove to yourself that you can handle the timing and question types, anxiety naturally decreases and you'll feel more in control on test day.

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