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PhD Roosevelt University
1+ Years Tutoring

Clinical psychology doctoral work gives Ben an unusual advantage on the ACT — he reads the test like a researcher, spotting how questions are designed to exploit predictable cognitive shortcuts, especially in the Reading and Science sections where students overthink instead of extracting what's actually on the page. He earned a 34 composite and covers all four sections plus Writing, drawing on a teaching background that spans everything from calculus to essay editing. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Kristina
PhD The University of Texas at Dallas • BA The University of Texas at Dallas
10+ Years Tutoring

A PhD in biomedical engineering and a biochemistry degree mean Kristina genuinely understands the science and math content behind the ACT — she's not just pattern-matching, she's teaching students why answers are right, which makes the Science and Math sections click faster under time pressure. Her 32 composite and experience across reading, writing, and college essays let her address the English and Reading sections with equal confidence, building section-specific plans around each student's actual weak points. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Kristin
BA University
8+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 32 on the ACT while balancing a full course load at the University of Utah gave Kristin firsthand insight into how time management and section-specific pacing strategies make or break test day. She zeroes in on the areas where students lose the most points — whether that's the tricky rhetorical skills questions in English or data interpretation in Science — and builds targeted practice around those weak spots. Rated 5.0 by students, she brings equal strength in math and verbal prep.

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Benjin
Current Undergrad, Biophysics Brigham Young University
1+ Years Tutoring

Biophysics demands fluency in both quantitative reasoning and dense scientific reading — which is exactly why Benjin's 36 composite isn't just a number but a reflection of skills he uses every day in his coursework. He approaches ACT prep from a student's perspective, zeroing in on the specific moments where a question's wording or time pressure causes mistakes rather than lecturing through content a student already half-knows.

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Kendall
BA Brigham Young University
10+ Years Tutoring

A physics degree means Kendall can genuinely explain the reasoning behind ACT Math and Science questions — not just which answer is right, but why the wrong ones are designed to trap you. That same analytical instinct carries into English and Reading, where he teaches students to dissect answer choices with the same logic they'd apply to a data table. He scored a 35 composite and holds a 5.0 rating.

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Matthew
Current Undergrad, Undecided Brigham Young University-Provo
10+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT prep treats all four sections like they require the same skillset, but Matthew's breadth — he tutors everything from calculus and economics to poetry and essay editing — means he can diagnose whether a student's Science struggle is actually a reading problem or their English mistakes stem from weak rhetorical analysis. He scored a 35 composite and builds section-specific plans that attack the real bottleneck, not just the obvious one. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Joshua
BA Brigham Young University-Provo
9+ Years Tutoring

Two years living in France, three semesters as a college chemistry TA, and a psychology minor mean Joshua genuinely understands the content behind every ACT section — not just the math and science that most STEM-focused tutors lean on. He scored a 33 composite and uses that cross-disciplinary range to build section-specific strategies, particularly for the Reading and Science passages where students who know the material still lose points to pacing and misinterpretation. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Alessia
BA Santa Clara University

I enjoy helping students build confidence in chemistry, physics, and the ACT. I just finished up my sophomore year studying biomedical engineering with a 3.99 GPA. While at school, I am a peer tutor for general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics 1. I love getting to know my students and helping them out with their unique concerns. I have a very problem-based teaching philosophy where we work through lots of practice problems together. I can't wait to meet you! Let's connect!

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Kyle
BA Utah State University • AS Weber State University
1+ Years Tutoring

As a passionate tutor with over 2 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping students excel in mathematics, particularly in subjects like Algebra, Calculus, and Geometry. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Data Science at Utah State University, I leverage my academic background to provide real-world applications that make complex concepts more relatable. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring their understanding. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs, which not only boosts their confidence but also enhances their academic success. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy engaging in problem-solving challenges and exploring new technologies, which further fuels my enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

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Rebecca
BA University
8+ Years Tutoring

A math major at the University of Utah with pre-med ambitions, Rebecca lives in the quantitative and scientific reasoning the ACT demands — but her literature, grammar, and essay editing chops mean the English and Reading sections don't fall through the cracks either. She earned a 34 composite and uses her cross-subject fluency to build section-by-section plans that zero in on where each student is actually losing points. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Jared
Current Undergrad, Pre-Information Systems Brigham Young University-Provo
1+ Years Tutoring

Fluency in Spanish, a National Merit scholarship, and a 34 composite mean Jared doesn't have blind spots across the ACT — he's genuinely comfortable in every section rather than coaching around the ones he'd rather skip. His approach zeroes in on the specific question types each student gets wrong, then builds repeatable habits for those patterns until they stop costing points. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Helaman
BA Brigham Young University-Provo
9+ Years Tutoring

A 33 ACT composite gives Helaman credibility, but what sets him apart is the range behind it — his background spans math, English, science, and Spanish, which mirrors the breadth the ACT demands across all four sections. He teaches pacing strategies for the Science and Reading sections specifically, where most students lose points not from lack of knowledge but from running out of time. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Kjirsten
BA Brigham Young University-Provo
10+ Years Tutoring

Kjirsten scored a 33 on the ACT and knows how the test rewards efficient reading — a skill she sharpened through her Communication Disorders training, which demanded rapid analysis of dense clinical texts. She breaks the English and Reading sections into pattern-recognition exercises, teaching students to spot grammar rules and passage structures quickly rather than relying on instinct.

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Heather
BA Brigham Young University-Provo
8+ Years Tutoring

Living in Mexico for 18 months and studying elementary education with a TESOL minor means Heather understands language mechanics from multiple angles — a skill that pays off on the ACT's English and Reading sections, where grammar rules and passage analysis drive most of the scoring. She earned a 33 composite and uses her teaching training to break down each section's logic in plain terms, especially for students who freeze when questions feel deliberately confusing.

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Samantha
Current Undergrad Student, English Brigham Young University-Provo
9+ Years Tutoring

Seven years of tutoring — especially in remedial English and ESL classrooms — taught Samantha how to read a student's confusion in real time, a skill that translates perfectly to ACT prep where pinpointing whether someone is losing points to content gaps or timing mistakes changes the entire strategy. She earned a 34 composite and leans heavily on her English teaching training to demystify the Reading and English sections, while building structured approaches for Math and Science that keep non-STEM students from panicking. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Rachel
Current Undergrad Student, Communication, General Fordham University
8+ Years Tutoring

Fordham's Humanitarian Studies program throws dense policy readings and argumentative writing at Rachel daily — the same comprehension and rhetorical analysis muscles the ACT's Reading and English sections demand. Her 33 composite and breadth across subjects from calculus to AP US History mean she covers the Math and Science sections without relying on tricks, teaching the actual reasoning behind each question type. Rated 5.0 by students.

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John
BA Brigham Young University-Provo
8+ Years Tutoring

John's physics degree means he genuinely understands the quantitative reasoning behind the Math and Science sections, while his experience tutoring literature, grammar, and college essays keeps his English and Reading strategies grounded in real content knowledge rather than surface-level tricks. He earned a 34 composite and builds section-specific plans around each student's weakest question types — whether that's conflicting viewpoints passages in Science or the coordinate geometry cluster that shows up late in Math. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Kacey
Current Undergrad, Applied and Computational Mathematics Brigham Young University-Provo
10+ Years Tutoring

Kacey scored a 33 on the ACT and knows exactly where those last few points hide — tricky time management on the Science section, comma rules that repeat every test, and the handful of advanced math concepts that separate a 30 from a 34. Studying applied and computational mathematics sharpens the quantitative and logical reasoning that runs through every section of the exam, not just Math. Rated 4.8 by past students.

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Matthew
BA Brigham Young University-Provo
1+ Years Tutoring

Physics majors have a quiet advantage on the ACT — the Science section is really a data-reading exercise, and the Math section leans on the same algebra and trig Matthew uses daily in his applied physics coursework at BYU. He scored a 34 composite and spends most of his prep time teaching students to stop overthinking Science passages and start extracting answers directly from graphs and tables, then applies that same efficiency-first mindset to the remaining sections.

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Joseph
Current Undergrad Student, Computational Mathematics Brigham Young University-Provo
9+ Years Tutoring

Computational mathematics gives Joseph a natural edge on the ACT's Math and Science sections, but his breadth is what makes him versatile — he tutors everything from literature and college essays to Portuguese, so the English and Reading sections aren't an afterthought. He scored a 33 composite and builds prep around each student's weakest question types rather than running through generic practice tests. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Taylor
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering Brigham Young University-Provo
1+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 33 on the ACT while balancing a mechanical engineering courseload at BYU, Taylor developed time-management strategies for each section — particularly the math and science portions, where knowing when to skip a question and circle back can save critical minutes. He breaks down the test structurally, teaching students to recognize question patterns on the English section and to read ACT Science passages like data interpretation exercises rather than content-heavy exams.

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Samantha
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 33 composite on the ACT gave Samantha a clear picture of what each section actually tests — and where most students lose easy points. As a mechanical engineering major at the University of Utah, she's especially sharp on the Math and Science sections, breaking down graph-heavy passages and tricky algebra problems into repeatable strategies. She also coaches students on pacing and question triage so they stop running out of time.

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John
BA University of St Thomas • AS American Academy of Dramatic Arts
16+ Years Tutoring

An English and drama background might not scream ACT prep, but John's 36 composite — a perfect score — means he's mastered every section of the test, and his theater training makes him unusually good at close reading the rhetorical and narrative passages that stall most students on Reading and English. He also tutors calculus, physics, and chemistry, so the Math and Science sections aren't secondary skills he's faking his way through. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Ilesh
BA Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
6+ Years Tutoring

Georgia Tech's Industrial and Systems Engineering program sits at the crossroads of math, data analysis, and logical reasoning — which means Ilesh trained daily in exactly the quantitative and analytical thinking the ACT tests across Math, Science, and even the evidence-based Reading questions. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses that full-score perspective to show students not just what the right answers look like, but why the wrong ones are designed to be tempting. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Elliot
BA Hampshire College • Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience Vanderbilt University
9+ Years Tutoring

Elliot's neuroscience PhD means he's spent years designing experiments, interpreting data, and writing precisely — the exact skill set the ACT tests across all four sections, from Science passage analysis to the grammar logic underlying English questions. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses that full-score perspective to show students where the test rewards careful reading over rushing, especially on the Reading and Science sections where most timing mistakes happen. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Alex
BA Washington and Lee University
6+ Years Tutoring

Medical school at the University of Arizona sharpened Alex's science and reading comprehension chops, but it's the chemical engineering degree from Washington and Lee that keeps his ACT Math strategies rigorous — and tutoring since 2010 means he's seen every version of the test's recurring traps across all four sections. His 36 composite isn't just a number; it translates into section-by-section blueprints that show students exactly where their time is leaking and which question types to attack first. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Sugi
BA Rice University • Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology Baylor College of Medicine
5+ Years Tutoring

Medical school admissions committees at both Rice and Baylor trusted Sugi to evaluate candidates — that same ability to spot exactly where someone's reasoning breaks down is what she brings to ACT prep, section by section. Her 36 composite and dual background in cognitive science and biochemistry mean there's no weak link across Math, Science, English, or Reading; she knows the content cold and teaches the decision-making layer on top of it. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Anna
BA Northwestern University • Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education) Northwestern University
8+ Years Tutoring

Northwestern's Honors Program in Medical Education compressed Anna's premed and MD training into a single accelerated track — meaning she learned early how to master large volumes of material under tight time constraints, which is essentially what the ACT demands across all four sections. She scored a perfect 36 composite and uses that experience to teach students how to allocate their attention strategically, particularly on the Reading and Science sections where running out of time costs more points than content gaps. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Chelain
PhD Thomas Jefferson University • BA Swarthmore College
10+ Years Tutoring

Scoring a 33 on the ACT while juggling a dual PhD/MD track gave Chelain a firsthand appreciation for efficient test strategy — knowing when to skip, when to guess, and how to manage the clock across all four sections. As a radiation oncology resident at Northwestern, she brings the same analytical precision to breaking down Science and Math passages that she uses in clinical problem-solving. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Christopher
BA Harvard College
1+ Years Tutoring

Mechanical engineering at Harvard keeps Christopher deep in the math and science reasoning the ACT demands, but his Spanish and writing background means he's not faking it on the English and Reading sections either — he earned a 35 composite covering all four with genuine fluency. He teaches students to catch the small misreads and timing traps that separate a strong score from a great one, building section-specific habits rather than generic test tricks. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Eric
BA University of Michigan
1+ Years Tutoring

Eric's business administration background might seem unusual for ACT prep, but it gave him exactly the kind of cross-disciplinary fluency the test rewards — reading dense passages quickly, interpreting data under pressure, and writing structured arguments for the optional Writing section. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses that score to reverse-engineer each section, showing students which question types are worth slowing down for and which ones reward a confident first instinct.

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Jiatian
MD Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
8+ Years Tutoring

Scoring well on the ACT is less about mastering five separate subjects and more about learning one skill: how to attack timed, multiple-choice questions with a plan. Jiatian builds individualized study schedules that target each student's weakest sections first, setting concrete score milestones along the way. A Rice University graduate currently finishing medical school, she's taken enough high-stakes exams to know exactly what disciplined, strategic prep looks like in practice.

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Sarah
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
4+ Years Tutoring

Neuroscience at Columbia trains a specific kind of thinking — pulling signal from noise in dense, data-heavy material — and that's essentially what the ACT Science and Reading sections demand. Sarah scored a 35 composite and applies that same analytical rigor across all four sections, teaching students to decode unfamiliar passages quickly and avoid the second-guessing that burns time. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Austin
BA University of Notre Dame
15+ Years Tutoring

Classics and philosophy trained Austin to do two things quickly: parse dense texts and build logical arguments from limited evidence — which maps almost perfectly onto ACT Reading and Science, where students need to extract answers from unfamiliar passages under serious time pressure. His 33 composite and breadth across math, biology, and writing mean he covers all four sections without relying on generic tricks, connecting each question type back to the specific reasoning skill it's actually testing.

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Logan
MS The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary • BA University of Kentucky
6+ Years Tutoring

Logan teaches every ACT section with equal fluency — his communication degree sharpens the English and Reading approach, while his calculus and physics background keeps the Math and Science strategies grounded in actual content rather than shortcut gimmicks. That 36 composite means he's seen the ceiling on every section and knows exactly which habits close the gap between a strong score and a perfect one. Rated 5.0 by students.

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

Double-majoring in molecular biology and French at Yale gave Emily something most ACT tutors lack — genuine fluency in both the STEM and humanities sides of the exam, so she's not faking comfort in any section. She earned a perfect 36 composite and uses her epidemiology training to teach the Science section as a data-literacy exercise, then pivots to the grammar and rhetorical questions on English with the same precision. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Benjamin
BA Columbia University in the City of New York • Current Grad Student, English Columbia University in the City of New York
8+ Years Tutoring

Most ACT prep treats all four sections like they require the same skillset — Benjamin actually lives in both worlds, with a computer science degree and a graduate English program at Columbia giving him native fluency in quantitative reasoning and close reading alike. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses that dual background to teach section-specific strategies, whether it's eliminating trap answers in Reading or managing the Math section's escalating difficulty curve. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Edward
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

Chemical engineering at Michigan means Edward spends his semesters deep in the math and science that dominate half the ACT — but his literature, essay editing, and grammar tutoring keep the English and Reading sections just as locked in, giving him genuine coverage across all four. His perfect 36 composite isn't decorative; he uses it to show students exactly how each section rewards different reading speeds and elimination habits, especially on the Science passages where most prep falls short. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Dylan
BA Vanderbilt University
8+ Years Tutoring

Studying physics and classics at Vanderbilt gives Dylan an uncommon combination — the quantitative fluency to own the Math and Science sections and the close-reading discipline to dissect English and Reading passages with equal precision. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses that dual lens to show students how each section rewards a different type of attention, then builds targeted drills around the specific question types eating their time.

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Eric
BA Ohio University-Main Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

Dual degrees in Biological Sciences and Russian mean Eric can genuinely cover every section of the ACT without faking fluency — the Science and Math sections draw on his STEM training, while his language and literature coursework keeps the Reading and English strategies grounded in real comprehension rather than surface-level tricks. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses problem-driven sessions to zero in on the exact question types each student is missing, then builds targeted drills around those gaps. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Utah typically admits students with an ACT composite score of 24-29, with most admitted students scoring around 26-27. However, if you're applying to competitive programs like engineering or business, aiming for 28+ will strengthen your application significantly. Keep in mind that ACT scores are just one part of your application—GPA, essays, and extracurriculars also matter.

BYU is more selective and typically looks for ACT scores of 28-33, with the middle 50% of admitted students scoring around 29-32. A score of 30+ will put you in a competitive position for admission. Since BYU receives applications from high-performing students across the country, a strong ACT score combined with good grades and alignment with BYU's values is important for admission.

The ACT Science section (35 minutes, 40 questions) doesn't require advanced science knowledge—it tests your ability to interpret data, read graphs, and understand scientific reasoning. You'll encounter passages about biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science, but the focus is on analyzing tables, charts, and experimental designs rather than memorizing facts. Many students find this section challenging because it's unique to the ACT and requires quick data interpretation under time pressure.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent ACT prep, starting in the fall of junior year or early senior year. If you're aiming for a score of 24-28, this timeline typically works well with 5-7 hours of focused study per week. For higher targets (30+), many students extend prep to 4-6 months or increase study intensity, especially if they're working on the Math and Science sections where pacing is critical.

With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, most students improve 2-4 composite points over 8-12 weeks, though improvement depends on your starting score and effort. Students starting around 20-22 often see larger gains (4-6 points) by addressing fundamental gaps, while those already scoring 28+ typically see 1-3 point improvements since the test becomes more competitive at higher levels. Consistent practice between sessions and targeted work on your weakest section—often Science or Math for Salt Lake City students—yields the best results.

The ACT is fast-paced: English (45 min, 75 questions), Math (60 min, 60 questions), Reading (35 min, 40 questions), and Science (35 min, 40 questions). A key strategy is spending less time on easier questions and more on harder ones—don't get stuck. For Science specifically, preview the questions before reading the passage to know what data you need to find. Many students benefit from practicing full timed sections to build speed and stamina, which is where personalized instruction helps identify where you're losing time.

The ACT and SAT test similar skills but differently: the ACT is faster-paced with more straightforward questions, while the SAT has trickier wording and longer reading passages. In Utah, both tests are equally accepted by colleges, so choose based on your strengths—if you're quick and good with data interpretation, the ACT may suit you better; if you prefer deeper reading comprehension, the SAT might be your fit. Many students take a practice test of each to see which plays to their strengths.

Most colleges don't require the ACT Writing section anymore, and many don't even consider it in admissions. Unless a specific college you're targeting requires it, skipping the Writing section saves 40 minutes and $15. Check your target schools' websites to confirm their requirements—for University of Utah and BYU, the Writing section is optional and not required for admission, so it's typically not necessary unless you want to strengthen a weak composite score.

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