Most students struggle with pacing because they spend too long on difficult problems early in the test, leaving insufficient time for easier questions they could answer quickly. Expert tutors help you develop a strategic approach: tackling problems in order of difficulty within your skill level, using elimination techniques to save time, and knowing when to skip and return to a question later.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who start by reviewing your practice test results and diagnostic assessments to pinpoint exactly where you're losing points—whether it's algebra fundamentals, geometry reasoning, or trigonometry applications. Once weak areas are identified, tutors create a personalized study plan that focuses your effort where it matters most rather than reviewing material you've already mastered.

Practice tests are essential—they're the most accurate predictor of your actual test performance and help you get comfortable with the test format, timing pressure, and question types. Tutors typically recommend taking full practice tests every 2-3 weeks, then reviewing every question you missed to understand not just the right answer, but why you made that mistake and how to avoid it next time.

Absolutely. Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or unfamiliar with question formats, both of which tutoring directly addresses. By working through hundreds of practice problems, learning proven test-taking strategies, and building genuine confidence in your skills, you'll feel more in control on test day. Tutors also teach calming techniques and help you develop a positive mindset about challenging problems.

The ACT Math content is the same nationwide, but Varsity Tutors connects Dayton students with tutors who understand local school schedules and testing timelines. Whether you're preparing for your first attempt or retaking the test, tutors work around your school's calendar and can coordinate with your current math coursework to reinforce concepts you're learning in class.

Your first session focuses on understanding your current level and goals. Expect to discuss your practice test scores, review which types of problems give you the most trouble, and talk about your target score and timeline. From there, your tutor will outline a personalized study plan and likely start working on one of your weak areas so you can see the tutoring approach in action.

Most students benefit from 1-2 tutoring sessions per week combined with independent practice between sessions. If you're preparing 8-12 weeks before test day, weekly sessions work well. If you're closer to your test date or have significant gaps to close, twice-weekly sessions accelerate progress. Your tutor will recommend a schedule based on your starting score, target score, and available study time.