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Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Chemistry

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...

Education

Yeshiva University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor

Test Scores
ACT
34
Gabriela

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Gabriela

Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Geometry
Calculus

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.

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad, African American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Deanna

Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government
Deanna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science
Elementary School Science

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 ...

Education

Vassar College

Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Math 3

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...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

14+ years

William

Bachelor in Arts, English
William's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I'm not tutoring, I love walking through New York for design inspiration and taking carpentry, metalworking, and illustration classes.

Education

Boston University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Dana

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions
Dana's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Middle School Math
Geometry

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 ...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1450
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

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...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Richard

Bachelor in Arts, Government
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Government

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Vivian

Bachelor in Arts
Vivian's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Mathematics

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...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1530
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sharan

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Sharan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nicholas

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

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.

Education

Middlebury College

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors in Linguistics and Deaf Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Bachelor in Arts
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

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...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Aaron

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Middle School Math
Calculus

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 ...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1570
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

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...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

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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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