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Emily

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emily

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology

Medical school trained Emily to absorb massive amounts of information under pressure and then perform — which is essentially what the ACT demands across all four sections in under three hours. Her 35 composite, biology and Spanish double major, plus math and chemistry minors mean she genuinely knows...

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35
Vansh

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Vansh

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Vansh's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches

Going through the IB program and then into aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech gave Vansh a rare combination — the verbal rigor to dissect Reading and English passages plus the quantitative instincts to fly through Math and Science under pressure. He earned a perfect 36 composite and builds his pr...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1520
ACT
36
Max

Certified Tutor

Max

Bachelors, Biology, General
Max's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

Computational biology PhD applicant by day, Max approaches the ACT the way he approaches research — systematically isolating variables to figure out exactly what's going wrong. His 36 composite means he's maxed out every section, and his biology-plus-quantitative background lets him teach Science an...

Education

Ball State University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1580
ACT
36
Arthur

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Arthur

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Arthur's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

A perfect 36 ACT composite means Arthur has mastered every section of the exam, but what sets him apart is his background in economics — he brings a data-driven, strategic mindset to pacing, question triage, and score maximization across English, Math, Reading, and Science. He's especially sharp on ...

Education

Middlebury College

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1490
ACT
36
John

Certified Tutor

16+ years

John

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
John's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

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 Engli...

Education

University of St Thomas

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Associates, Acting

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1420
ACT
36
Ishan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ishan

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ishan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus

Being in an accelerated medical program at RPI means Ishan juggles biology, math, and dense analytical writing every semester — which maps neatly onto the ACT's full spread of sections rather than just one or two. He scored a 35 composite and leans heavily on teaching students how the English sectio...

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Albany Medical College

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Test Scores
ACT
35
Rahul

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rahul

B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Rahul's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

Cornell's chemical engineering program forced Rahul to master everything from thermodynamics to technical writing under pressure — a combination that maps neatly onto the ACT's full spread of math, science, and English content. He earned a perfect 36 composite and leans heavily on conceptual underst...

Education

Cornell University

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Benjamin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Benjamin

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus

Notre Dame trained Benjamin in finance and economics, but his 36 ACT composite — a perfect score — is what matters here: he knows every section cold and teaches the specific computation shortcuts and pattern-recognition tricks that turn near-misses into correct answers under time pressure. His math ...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

Having recently taken the ACT herself and earned a perfect 36 composite, Rhea knows the difference between understanding content and understanding the test — two separate skills that require separate strategies. Her pre-med coursework at the University of Chicago keeps the Science and Math sections ...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Ilesh

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ilesh

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Ilesh's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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 e...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

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Frequently Asked Questions

UW-Madison's middle 50% of admitted students typically score between 28-33 on the ACT, with an average around 30-31. A score of 28 or higher puts you in a competitive range, though admission also depends heavily on GPA, course rigor, and extracurriculars. For engineering or business programs, aiming for 30+ gives you a stronger application.

The ACT is historically more popular in the Midwest, including Wisconsin, and many regional colleges are built around ACT scoring. However, most Wisconsin colleges now accept both tests equally, and some students find they perform better on one format than the other. Many Madison-area high schools offer free ACT testing days, making it the natural first choice for local students.

The ACT Science section (35 minutes, 40 questions) tests your ability to interpret data, graphs, and scientific reasoning—not memorized science facts. You'll analyze experiments, compare hypotheses, and extract information from tables and charts across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science topics. The challenge isn't the science knowledge; it's the tight pacing and quickly interpreting unfamiliar data.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent prep, starting in junior year or early senior year. If you're starting from a baseline score around 20-22, expect 40-60 hours of focused study to reach the 26-28 range. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, you can often compress this timeline and target specific weak areas like the Science section or Math pacing.

Most students see 2-4 point improvements with focused prep, and students with significant gaps (like struggling with the Science section) often improve 4-6 points. The key is identifying your specific bottlenecks—whether that's pacing on Math, data interpretation on Science, or reading comprehension—and addressing them systematically. Your starting score and available prep time both affect your improvement potential.

The ACT is faster-paced than the SAT, so time management is critical. On Math (60 minutes for 60 questions), aim to spend about 1 minute per question but skip difficult ones to maximize points. On Reading (35 minutes for 40 questions), many students find success reading the passage first, then tackling questions. On Science, quickly scan the data and focus on what each question actually asks rather than trying to understand the full experiment.

Most Wisconsin colleges don't require the ACT Writing section anymore, so it's optional. Check your target schools' requirements, but if you're applying to UW-Madison, Marquette, or other regional universities, you likely don't need it. If you're unsure or applying to selective schools, taking it doesn't hurt—you can always choose not to submit it when applying.

Most Wisconsin colleges, including UW-Madison and Marquette, do NOT superscore the ACT (taking your best score from each section across multiple test dates). However, they do allow you to submit your single best composite score from any test date. This means you should focus on doing your best on one test date rather than counting on piecing together scores from multiple attempts.

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