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Varsity Tutors can aid students who are preparing for their college admissions exams by getting them enrolled in a Washington, DC ACT course. While college may be 2 years away, high school juniors should approach their applications with great effort. However, before the process begins, you should prepare for the ACT, which is one of the two top college admission exams. Most students in Washington, DC, including those that attend Woodrow Wilson High School and BASIS DC Public Charter School, may take this test as they apply to get into their top college choice. It's important students take it seriously because it may be one of the key factors in deciding what school will grant them acceptance.
The ACT is a comprehensive exam that has five sections. Whether you've just begun studying for it or you're taking another shot at it, you may be wondering what the best method is in terms of preparing for the actual test date. Maybe you've considered getting extra help in taking those exams. If you've decided to enroll in a Washington, DC ACT class, Varsity Tutors can get you started in one that suits your needs. We can help provide a guide to a great resource to assist you in studying for the exam.
What might a Washington, DC ACT prep course go over?
The test consists of four major sections: English, Reading, Math, and Science. The writing portion of the exam is optional. Altogether, the exam is just under 3 hours without breaks. If a student decides to do the ACT Plus Writing portion, another 40 minutes is tacked on to the exam. Here's a bit more detail into what expect from each section of the test.
The English section has 75 questions and allows you 45 minutes to complete it. Remember, the questions vary from asking you about a piece of the passage, the whole thing, or even just a sentence. This requires you to be very detailed with certain answers and more to the point with others. Be clear on tone, style, grammar, sentence structure, and overall usage. Also, it's helpful to make time to go back to the passages and review them again for editing purposes.
The Math section asks you to answer 60 questions in 60 minutes. Remember, it's important to remember that you want to pace yourself at a good speed and accuracy. You'll want to brush up on your pre-algebra, elementary algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Within this portion, make sure that you have a good idea of number systems, number reasoning, interpreting equations, geometric shapes, and data collection.
Next, you'll go take on the Reading section. This is similar to the English section because you're interpreting passages. However, this time it's solely based on comprehension. Be clear on understanding the general theme of the context, different words and phrases, and get a handle on the connections of different texts to know the facts and opinions of each passage.
Now, you'll start the Science section. You'll deal with 40 questions in 35 minutes. This multiple-choice section requires you to have strong evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Make sure to have great knowledge in the following subjects: biology, chemistry, Earth and space sciences, and physics.
The Writing Section is optional. If you decide to take this portion, you'll get an additional 40 minutes to write an essay on a topic. It's important to not only understand what the topic is talking about but also be able to intelligently argue your point of view. Not to mention, you'll want to make each statement clear and concise, and do so in a way that shows you have a solid grasp of the English language.
What are the benefits of having different types of Washington, DC prep?
Through Varsity Tutors, you'll get connected to classes that are taught by instructors who can provide you with the assistance you need to help you prepare for your ACT. This could be of great benefit to you in order to help you with your test-taking abilities. If you decide on a Washington, DC ACT course, we can help enroll you in an interactive online course, which feels more like a classroom setting. You'll be able to choose from a number of instructors that suits your needs. Additionally, the class can allow you to focus more on a particular subject of the ACT, so it'll be more convenient for you to study.
The instructor can also create more of a collaborative effort through chatting or emailing different resources available to you. Whether it's through group discussion or exercises, studying with others can help you improve your retention. Your mentor can also help your class build upon already-existing skills to create a curriculum that suits all of your needs, which actually saves a lot of time. Not only that, but you get to choose a class that has a schedule that appeals to your needs. This will allow you a better way to use your time so that you'll be able to get the most out of your sessions. Also, this means you can do things in the comfort of your home without having to go to a physical class where you may be apprehensive to ask specific questions.
Another benefit is being able to get a more one-on-one approach if things get a bit tricky. You can video chat with your instructor and they can give you an on-screen walkthrough of specific sections, like finding out how to use the quadratic formula to figure out an algebraic problem.
How to Find an ACT Review in Washington, DC?
Varsity Tutors would be happy to assist you in finding ACT help that suits your test taking needs. If you much prefer the benefit of being online, you'll have access to classes on your desktop, laptop, or even a mobile device. Find out if a quality Washington, DC ACT course would prove beneficial. Reach out to us to help guide you in finding the right connection for your ACT preparation
Mahak: Washington ACT course instructor
...techniques in my own practice. I love teaching and the feeling it gives both me and my student to see improvement. Practice is key in improvement, and I will make sure to provide ample opportunity for my students to do so. I hope that my passion for teaching will rub off on my students and make them excited to learn! I graduated from the University of Michigan this year with a B.S. in biopsychology, cognition,...
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- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- +12 subjects
Annie: Washington ACT course instructor
...As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer for a test preparation company, giving me a solid background in test-taking strategies for the SAT and ACT. I love helping students learn strategies to unlock these intimidating tests! In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and camping. I'm obsessed with Civil War historyI fell in love with the era when I started visiting the battlefields! I also enjoy creative writing, and I'm working on a novel...
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- Williams College - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- SSAT
- +43 subjects
Matt: Washington ACT course instructor
...as a Public Health major with a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep,...
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- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
- Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- PSAT
- +85 subjects
Samantha: Washington ACT course instructor
...to be nervous about or dislike. One of the reasons I enjoy tutoring French is that I myself was initially very afraid to learn a foreign language. I had a speech impediment as a child and had to attend speech therapy, so I know very well how nerve-wracking it can be to learn, and especially speak, a foreign language. But not only did I learn French, in my last job I used French often to...
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- Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
- Johns Hopkins University-Schools of Advanced International Studies - Current Grad Student, 1. Conflict Management 2. International Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- CogAT
- SAT
- REGENTS
- +96 subjects
Alex: Washington ACT course instructor
...BA cum laude in Anthropology???with a minor in History???from the University of Florida. Now, I am embarking on the challenging journey of earning my MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Georgetown. During and after my time at the University of Florida, I worked not only as a tutor, but also as an EMT-Paramedic, a lifeguard, a martial arts instructor, and a swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different...
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- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +146 subjects
Reuben: Washington ACT course instructor
...my entire life. Since I was in preschool, I've had an insatiable desire to learn math, science, and musicsomething that has continued to this day! Music and math are two of my deepest passions, so much that I went to school for them! I got my bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University, with a minor in music. While at Harvard, I dove deeply into abstract mathematicsin addition to taking more than a dozen math...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Arts, Conducting
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Calculus
- Admissions
- +38 subjects
Emily: Washington ACT course instructor
...school chemistry teacher, currently taking a break from the classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love of learning, the skills to self-assess their needs...
Education & Certification
- University of Dallas - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- SAT Writing and Language
- +47 subjects
Jerome: Washington ACT course instructor
...multiple athletic teams and the co-head of the GLSBT+ Alliance. Needless to say, I needed to find a balance between work and play! In college, I continue to be involved with music as a member of Doox of Yale, a TTBB a cappella group, where I served as Music Director my sophomore year. I have served as a Communication and Consent Educator, working with various programs to promote a positive sexual climate on campus, and...
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- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Music; Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Math
- Public Speaking
- +30 subjects
Rachel: Washington ACT course instructor
...victories, no matter how small, and in learning from mistakes and weaknesses with an optimistic eye. I enjoy tutoring math the most, not only because I find the subject matter itself fun and exciting, but also because I love seeing that moment on a students face when a problem clicks or when he or she figures out an answer his- or herself. Outside of class, I enjoy reading, movies, volleyball, watching college basketball, and socializing...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Biochemistry and Math
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- REGENTS
- College Essays
- +40 subjects
Steppan: Washington ACT course instructor
...minor at University of Maryland, College Park. I tutor math at all levels and mostly focus on math, but can also cover theoretical CS, programming in Java & C, and basic physics. I've tutored students in high school through the math honor society, and continued tutoring in college through the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education. My long term plan after graduation is to enter grad school, get a PhD in math, and eventually become a...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- History
- AP English Literature and Composition
- +58 subjects
Madhuri: Washington ACT course instructor
...on those points in a way to make them feel interest in the topic, like applying those concepts in the real world scenario or more related fun examples. I discuss the topics to work on with the student prior to the session, and always go over quickly with the basics to make them feel confident and comfortable enough to ask doubts in between without any hesitation. Also after each session I provide them with related...
Education & Certification
- Government college for women India - Bachelors, Math ,Physics ,Chemistry
- Government College for Women India - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- ACT Math
- College Algebra
- +27 subjects
Erin: Washington ACT course instructor
...I went to Stanford, receiving a B.S. in Biology, and a minor in pre-med, so I'm quite strong with science. I have a lot of experience teaching disparate subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as...
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- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- HSPT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +77 subjects
Carl: Washington ACT course instructor
...current sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. I plan on following up my undergraduate degree with graduate studies in Virology or Immunology. As a current student, I have had to spend countless hours perfecting my study habits and working through many difficult concepts on my own. This helps immensely when it comes to tutoring, as I have personal knowledge of some of the struggles students are...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT Reading
- +15 subjects
Laura: Washington ACT course instructor
...It was, after all, not that long ago that I was exactly in their shoes. Last summer, I also served as a college admissions guidance counselor and essay revisionist. I attended USC on a full academic merit scholarship, and had the exclusive privilege to serve on the interview admissions panel for incoming high-performing scholarship candidates. Over the last four years, I've interviewed countless students and read dozens of admissions essays. The experience has given me...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies
- University of Southern California - Master of Arts, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- SAT
- +42 subjects
Hannah: Washington ACT course instructor
...a TA since I was in the 10th grade. Nearly a decade later, I have experience working with students age 8 to 45, mostly in Science, Math and Spanish. In undergrad as a Nutrition major at UNC Chapel Hill, I took took elective courses in Spanish and Biology, along with the Chemistry minor that I was required to complete. My Math background comes from attending a rigorous Science and Math boarding school, the North Carolina...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition
- University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill - Unknown, Public Health Nutrition
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- GED
- SAT
- +52 subjects
Nichole: Washington ACT course instructor
...school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to better tailor their learning experience.
Education & Certification
- Clarke University - Bachelors, History and Education
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PARCC
- GED
- +93 subjects
Craig: Washington ACT course instructor
...University where I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematical-Economics. I began tutoring Economics through my university's tutoring center, but soon branched out to local junior high and high schools where I focused on tutoring Math. While I always enjoyed tutoring undergraduate students, I found great satisfaction in teaching Math to struggling teenagers. From my experiences, I learned that anyone can tackle basic mathematical ideas if they are given proper patience and instruction. Furthermore, I...
Education & Certification
- Wake Forest University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematical-Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Finite Mathematics
- High School Physics
- +42 subjects
Natalie: Washington ACT course instructor
...currently working as a forensic DNA technologist in Northern Virginia. I graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA with my Bachelor's in Biochemistry and my Master's in Forensic Science and Law. I was drawn to this major because of my interest in science as well as mysteries (especially Nancy Drew as a kid!). In my free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, playing tennis, working on arts and crafts, and traveling My love of learning started...
Education & Certification
- Duquesne University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
- Duquesne University - Masters, Forensic Science and Law
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +77 subjects
Jennifer: Washington ACT course instructor
...tutoring intermittently for more than 10 years, and have enjoyed working with children, teens, and adults on math and English. Tutoring can be an instrumental part of learning for people that are struggling to keep up with new subjects, and for those hoping to advance beyond school standards. Recently, I was successful in working with two elementary school students, helping them reach their goals of entering an elite school in their area. While living abroad,...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Trigonometry
- Algebra 3/4
- Pre-Calculus
- +14 subjects
Eunice : Washington ACT course instructor
...in Los Angeles, which I think has shaped much of my personality. I am currently a senior at GW studying Criminal Justice with a minor in International Affairs. On campus, I am a Peer Writing Consultant, and I've been a tutor for a DC organization working with students who fall behind in their school curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- Social Studies
- +42 subjects