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Michael
I am currently a fourth year medical student at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Yeshiva College with a BA in Biology and Music. As a Writing Center tutor, I worked with undergraduate and graduate students looking to improve their writing, and have also tuto...
Yeshiva University
Bachelors, Biology, General
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Gabriela
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Harvard University
Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Deanna
I am currently a 3rd year doctoral candidate at the University of Oxford. I previously attended the Yale School of Public Health and earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. I also hold two Bachelors degrees - a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in ...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
4+ years
I am a Neuroscience and Behavior major at Columbia University. Although my major is centered in the STEM field, I am also passionate about human rights work, global engagement, and local outreach. While my future plans are subject to change, I see myself continuing in academia, going to medical scho...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
14+ years
William
I'm not tutoring, I love walking through New York for design inspiration and taking carpentry, metalworking, and illustration classes.
Boston University
Bachelor in Arts, English
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Dana
Reading four dense passages in 35 minutes requires a method, not just strong reading skills. Dana's policy studies trained her to extract arguments and evidence from complex texts fast — exactly the skill the ACT Reading section rewards, especially on the social science and humanities passages. Her ...
Brown University
Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
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Richard
A government major at Harvard, Richard spent his coursework doing exactly what the ACT Reading section rewards: rapidly digesting competing political arguments, identifying an author's central claim, and distinguishing stated evidence from implied conclusions — skills that map directly onto the soci...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Government
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Vivian
Scoring a 36 ACT composite means Vivian didn't just read the passages — she learned to dismantle them, distinguishing between what the author states explicitly and what's merely implied. Her approach to the Reading section zeroes in on how to handle the dual-passage comparisons and inference questio...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sharan
Most ACT Reading mistakes come from running out of time, not from a lack of comprehension. Sharan, who earned a 36 composite, teaches a passage-attack strategy that prioritizes locating evidence over re-reading entire paragraphs. She walks through each question type — main idea, inference, vocabular...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
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Liz
The ACT Reading section rewards students who can quickly identify an author's purpose, trace argument structure, and distinguish between what a passage states and what it implies. Liz scored a 34 ACT composite and draws on her history and humanities training at Washington University in St. Louis to ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nicholas
I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.
Middlebury College
Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors in Linguistics and Deaf Studies
Certified Tutor
Michelle
The ACT Reading section gives students just 35 minutes for four dense passages, which means most score gains come from learning how to read strategically rather than thoroughly. Michelle teaches a passage-mapping approach — identifying the author's argument, tone shifts, and key evidence before touc...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Aaron
The ACT Reading section punishes students who read every passage the same way; a science excerpt and a humanities narrative require different strategies for locating evidence under time pressure. Aaron, who earned a 36 composite, walks students through passage-mapping techniques that cut re-reading ...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
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Frequently Asked Questions
ACT Reading tests comprehension speed and accuracy under time pressure—students have just 8-9 minutes per passage. Common struggles include managing the pace, distinguishing between what the passage states directly versus what's implied, and handling unfamiliar topics (science, history, literature). Many students also struggle with question types that require inference or identifying an author's tone, which demand deeper understanding beyond surface-level reading.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but most students see meaningful gains—typically 2-4 points—within 8-12 weeks of focused work. Students who identify specific weak areas (like inference questions or time management) and practice consistently often see faster improvement. The key is combining targeted strategy instruction with plenty of practice on real ACT passages to build both speed and accuracy.
Timing struggles usually stem from either reading too slowly or spending too long on difficult questions. Effective strategies include previewing questions before reading (so you know what to look for), skimming rather than reading every word, and setting a time limit per passage (around 8-9 minutes). Expert tutors can help you find the right balance for your reading style and teach you which questions to tackle first versus skip and return to.
Your first session focuses on understanding your baseline skills and identifying patterns in your mistakes. You'll typically take a diagnostic test or work through sample passages while your tutor observes your approach, timing, and reasoning. This helps pinpoint whether you struggle with comprehension, question interpretation, pacing, or specific passage types—so your personalized study plan targets exactly what you need.
Practice tests are essential—they build test-like stamina, reveal patterns in your mistakes, and help you refine timing strategies under realistic conditions. Most students benefit from taking full practice tests every 1-2 weeks, then reviewing errors with a tutor to understand why you missed questions and how to avoid similar mistakes. This cycle of practice, feedback, and targeted skill-building is how students achieve real score improvement.
ACT Reading focuses on five main question types: main idea, detail/fact, inference, vocabulary-in-context, and author's tone/purpose. Each type requires a different approach—detail questions reward careful rereading, while inference questions demand critical thinking about what's implied. Tutors help you recognize each type quickly, develop a specific strategy for answering it, and practice until the approach becomes automatic.
Most students find certain genres tougher—science passages confuse some, while literary excerpts challenge others. The solution is targeted practice: work through multiple passages of your weak type, analyze what makes them difficult (unfamiliar vocabulary, complex structure, abstract concepts), and develop strategies specific to that genre. Your tutor can also help you build background knowledge in challenging areas, making unfamiliar content less intimidating.
Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unsure of your approach. Personalized tutoring builds confidence through mastery—as you practice strategies, see your accuracy improve, and understand question patterns, the test feels less intimidating. Tutors also teach calming techniques for managing time pressure and help you develop a pre-test routine that works for you, so you walk in feeling ready.
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