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Kathleen

Certified Tutor

Kathleen

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Kathleen's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry

Scoring a 35 composite on the ACT herself, Kathleen knows how to break down each section's timing traps — especially the math portion, where her background as a mathematics major at Washington University means she can quickly identify which problems deserve full effort and which to strategically ski...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35
Sean

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sean

Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Molecular Biology
Physics

Computational biology at Columbia means Sean spends his days toggling between quantitative analysis and dense scientific literature — exactly the cross-training that keeps him sharp across all four ACT sections, not just Math and Science. He earned a 34 composite and uses his programming background ...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Shreya

Bachelors, Health Management
Shreya's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Shreya scored a 32 ACT composite and breaks the exam into manageable strategies for each section — from pacing tricks on the Science passages to grammar rule patterns that repeat on English. As a pre-med student at Saint Louis University, she knows firsthand how much a strong ACT score matters for c...

Education

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Health Management

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Ashley

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ashley's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

Biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, Spanish, and college-level math — Ashley's subject range means she's not faking fluency in any ACT section, which matters when a student's weak spot shifts from Science to English mid-prep. She earned a 35 composite and uses that cross-discipline foundation to ...

Education

Oral Roberts University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

John

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
John's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics

John's math degree makes the ACT Math section his home turf, but his 35 composite proves he's just as dangerous on English, Reading, and Science — subjects he actively tutors alongside calculus and essay editing. He zeroes in on the ACT's tendency to test familiar concepts in unfamiliar wrappers, te...

Education

Rockhurst University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Samuel

Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Biostatistics

Teaching AP Chemistry, Biology, and Forensic Science daily means Samuel already knows the content behind the ACT's trickiest Science passages — and his education master's keeps him equally tuned into the reading and writing demands of the English and Reading sections. He earned a 34 composite and us...

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Joy

AB
Joy's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
College Math
AP Environmental Science
SAT

A strong ACT score depends on managing four very different sections under tight time constraints, and Joy's teaching background covers all of them — math from pre-algebra through trig, science data interpretation, reading analysis, and English grammar conventions. She designs practice sessions aroun...

Education

Boston University

AB

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Jacob

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
Calculus

A chemistry degree means Jacob genuinely understands the science content behind ACT Science passages — but his real advantage is that he's equally strong on the other side of the exam, with serious essay writing and editing chops that translate directly to the English and Reading sections. He scored...

Education

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Kristen

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and English minor
Kristen's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

Two years teaching seventh-grade reading and writing sharpened Kristen's ability to spot exactly where students stumble on passage-based questions — a skill that pays off across the ACT's English, Reading, and Science sections, all of which reward careful reading over raw content knowledge. She earn...

Education

Rockhurst University

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and English minor

Test Scores
SAT
1480
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Megan

Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction State Certified Teacher
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

A state-certified teacher with a master's in curriculum and instruction, Megan designs ACT prep around how students actually learn — not just what's on the test. She teaches all four sections plus Writing, drawing on a 33 composite and years of classroom experience spanning calculus, chemistry, biol...

Education

University of Missouri

Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction State Certified Teacher

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Parag

Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
Parag's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Northwestern's political science curriculum drills the kind of fast, evidence-based reading that the ACT rewards — pulling arguments from dense text under time pressure is something Parag does every week in seminar. He applies that same analytical instinct to the English and Science sections, teachi...

Education

Northwestern University

Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Evan

Bachelor's
Evan's other Tutor Subjects
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

Scoring a 33 on the ACT while carrying a heavy STEM course load at CU Boulder's aerospace engineering program, Evan knows how to manage time across all four sections — especially the math and science portions where pacing trips up most students. He breaks the Science section down into data interpret...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Katherine

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Physics
Biology

Dental school admissions forced Katherine to master every corner of the ACT — her 33 composite came from treating the Science section like a biology lab report to decode and the English section like a set of rules to memorize cold. Her biology degree and comfort teaching everything from calculus to ...

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Doctor of Dental Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Vijaya

Current Undergrad, 6 year medical program
Vijaya's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

Currently in a six-year medical program, Vijaya brings genuine fluency to every ACT section — the science and math content she studies daily, plus the reading and writing skills her program demands at the college level. She earned a 34 composite and uses that cross-disciplinary grounding to teach st...

Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Current Undergrad, 6 year medical program

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mubariz

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
Mubariz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

Debate training at Pembroke Hill taught Mubariz something most ACT prep overlooks — how to read an argument's structure quickly and identify exactly what a question is really asking, a skill that pays off across English, Reading, and Science passages alike. His 34 composite comes alongside deep comf...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Washington University is highly selective, with middle 50% ACT scores ranging from 33-35. This puts competitive applicants in the top 1% nationally. Most successful applicants score 33 or higher, though admission considers your full profile beyond test scores. If you're targeting WashU, working with a tutor to reach the 33+ range significantly strengthens your application.

University of Missouri (Mizzou) has middle 50% scores of 24-30, while Saint Louis University ranges from 26-31. Many Mizzou programs offer automatic admission with an ACT score of 28+ combined with a strong GPA. For SLU, aiming for 28+ puts you in a competitive range. These targets are very achievable with focused preparation and tutoring support.

The ACT Science section (35 minutes, 40 questions) tests your ability to interpret data, read graphs, and reason scientifically—not memorized science facts. You'll encounter passages with charts, tables, and experimental setups that require you to extract information quickly and draw conclusions. Many St. Louis students find this section challenging because it's unique to the ACT and requires a different skill set than traditional science classes. A tutor can teach you efficient strategies for parsing data under time pressure.

The ACT is historically more popular in the Midwest, and Missouri colleges are very familiar with ACT scoring. However, most selective universities now treat ACT and SAT equally—they don't prefer one over the other. That said, many St. Louis students find the ACT's format more natural, especially if you prefer straightforward questions and less emphasis on reading comprehension. Consider taking a practice test of each format to see which plays to your strengths.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, especially if targeting a score improvement of 3+ points (which translates to moving from average to competitive). With personalized tutoring, you can focus on your specific weak areas—whether that's the Science section's pacing or Math's trigonometry topics—rather than generic prep. Many St. Louis juniors start in the fall to be ready for spring test dates, giving them time to retake if needed.

Students working with a tutor typically improve 2-4 points on the composite score, with some seeing larger gains if they're addressing a specific weak section. A student scoring 24 (average) could realistically reach 27-28 with focused work, moving into the competitive range for most Missouri state schools. The key is identifying whether your challenge is content gaps (like trigonometry in Math), test strategy (pacing on Science), or test anxiety—then targeting that directly.

The ACT requires roughly 1 minute per question across all sections, which feels rushed compared to the SAT. The Science section is particularly tight at 52 seconds per question. Effective strategies include: skimming Science passages for main ideas rather than reading thoroughly, tackling Math questions in order (easier ones first), and practicing with timers to build speed without sacrificing accuracy. A tutor can help you develop section-specific pacing techniques so you're not guessing at the end.

Most colleges no longer require or even look at ACT Writing scores, so skipping it saves 40 minutes and reduces test fatigue. Check the specific requirements for your target schools—Washington University, Mizzou, and SLU don't require it. Unless a school explicitly requests it, taking the standard 4-section test is the smarter choice for St. Louis students, letting you focus energy on the sections that actually impact admissions.

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