If your student is in any grade between three and ten and has an ACT Aspire assessment coming up, you may be interested in signing them up for private ACT Aspire prep courses through Varsity Tutors. We can get your student set up with ACT Aspire prep classes that feature a qualified instructor working one-on-one with your student. By taking advantage of these individualized ACT Aspire classes, your child can receive benefits beyond those that a traditional classroom setting could provide.
For one thing, each ACT Aspire class session can be planned dynamically to meet your student's specific needs at that time. During their first ACT Aspire course, your child's tutor can gauge their starting level of proficiency in each subject that appears on the test. They can then use this base point to plan a set of ACT Aspire courses that tackle the subjects and concepts your student finds most challenging. As they continue to study together, their tutor can track your student's progress and make adjustments to the ACT Aspire course lesson plans in real time. For example, if your student masters a certain science concept more quickly than they expected and originally blocked out time to study, their instructor can easily move into the next ACT Aspire class subject, making the time they spend studying together more efficient in addition to being highly effective.
The kind of continuing assessment that tracks your child's progress throughout their school years may not be highly enjoyable to them, but there are advantages. The greatest payoff is probably in catching any knowledge gaps early so your student can get caught up with the rest of the students their age. If your student was having a hard time understanding math, it would be much better to find out in third or fifth grade when it's still relatively easy to pinpoint the skills they need to work on and get them help to catch up. If you don't find out until later high school years, a lot of damage could already have been done.
As your student proceeds through the customized sessions of their private ACT Aspire prep course, they'll be studying with the goal of reaching certain benchmark scores in English, reading, math, and science. To get an idea of the expectations, we have tables giving benchmark scoring details for English for you to review:
Grade | Low Score | High Score | Benchmark |
3 | 400 | 435 | 413 |
4 | 400 | 438 | 417 |
5 | 400 | 442 | 419 |
6 | 400 | 448 | 420 |
7 | 400 | 450 | 421 |
8 | 400 | 452 | 422 |
9 | 400 | 456 | 426 |
10 | 400 | 456 | 428 |
ACT Aspire tutors can also discuss test-taking strategies and tips with your student. This might include time management tactics that work well with your student's learning style and help them prepare to work at the pace necessary to complete all the questions in the available time. Additionally, their tutor can help your student learn relaxation exercises that they can use during the test if they start to feel nervous or pressured. This could be especially helpful if your student experiences testing anxiety on a regular basis.
Contact Varsity Tutors now to get your student signed up for their own personalized, comprehensive ACT Aspire prep class today.
Solomon: ACT Aspire course instructor
I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT with Writing
- ACT Math
- PreACT
- +40 subjects
Anna: ACT Aspire course instructor
...pandemic began, I have turned my focus back to academics and want to embrace education as a tool for combating ignorance and as an opportunity to help others. Because I have had the privilege of time at home, I have spent time reviewing core curriculum and subjects I love. I have been working informally with a student in my life as we navigate virtual learning. My tutoring style is friendly, professional, and adaptable to the...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT English
- +44 subjects
Rithika: ACT Aspire course instructor
...public health research. Furthermore, by recently going through the college application process, I can offer valuable insight on college essays, activity lists, and college selection. I am familiar with the Common Application, Coalition, BS/MD (8-year medical program), and Institutional systems for the college application. I got into multiple top colleges and BS/MD (8-year medical program) during the 2020-2021 college application cycle and can offer advice for students currently applying. In my experience helping struggling students...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Science, Technology, and Society
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- +90 subjects
Abigail: ACT Aspire course instructor
...Obstetrician Gynecologist. I spend most of my free time volunteering for the Distinguished Young Women program as an interview coach and participant coordinator, locally and statewide. Most of my tutoring experience so far has occurred in a musical setting, working as a teacher's assistant and band captain in my high school band. I absolutely love music and am also very passionate about literature. I have a particular fondness for writing, and have worked as an...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Women's Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT with Writing
- PreACT
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- +58 subjects
Remington: ACT Aspire course instructor
...am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you reach that "ah-ha!" moment.
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- Math
- +77 subjects
Ashley-Rose: ACT Aspire course instructor
...and Chemistry. I also hold a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. My dissertation research focused on finding a way to determine skeletal age at death from the microstructure of the human rib. I plan to attend medical school in the future in the hopes of becoming a forensic pathologist. I have worked both formally and informally as a teacher and tutor since 2010. While at Berry...
Education & Certification
- Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- +47 subjects
Luke: ACT Aspire course instructor
...and personal goals within subjects such as economics, calculus, and US and European history. I am most experienced in ACT/SAT preparation, as well as the following AP subjects: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Calculus AB/BC, Human Geography, US History, Music Theory, English Language, English Literature I'm also an experienced singer and music composer - I've been singing in choir for 8 years, as well as a 2-time Ohio All-State choir member and composed numerous pieces. I'm happy to...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT Residual
- ACT Reading
- +33 subjects
Emma: ACT Aspire course instructor
...an upperclassman, I also gained a lot of mentoring experience on my school's debate team as I helped new debaters learn the ropes of the activity. As my intended college degree reflects, I am most excited about teaching history, government, and art history classes, but I have a strong background in English as well. As a former AP and honors high school student, I would love to share the strategies that I found to be...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, History Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- PreACT
- ACT with Writing
- +31 subjects
David: ACT Aspire course instructor
I have tutored for many years and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- +37 subjects
Maria: ACT Aspire course instructor
...school and college-level math courses, and the sciences (e.g biology, chemistry, etc.). Amongst this broad range of subjects, my favorite materials to tutor would definitely be the SAT or ACT, as this long-term preparation helps set students up for success with their college applications and future. My teaching philosophy always centers around an active learning experience where my learning style is best fitted to what the student prefers, such as applying practice questions, watching videos,...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- PreACT
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT Reading
- +50 subjects
Alexandra: ACT Aspire course instructor
...Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method is not best suited for their learning needs. There is nothing more joyful than when a student finally understands the material in a way that makes sense to them. Many times, students need flexibility and patience in order to grasp a foreign concept. I am a firm believer in the power of education and I hope to share my love of learning with...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- +308 subjects
Morgan: ACT Aspire course instructor
...to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning personality. I get to know my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- +29 subjects
Arianna: ACT Aspire course instructor
...as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that dream to fruition is the other half!... I've found that going over quick problems to discover where they are currently is helpful! I like to know a student's problem areas so that we have targeted sessions moving forward and that they can grasp concepts they currently might not understand.
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +437 subjects
Stacey: ACT Aspire course instructor
...truly important to build up the self esteem of clients while helping them to achieve their goal. If they do not believe in themselves or what they are doing the entire process will be in vain During this time I have also had the pleasure of supporting leadership teams bridge the gap in their school community through engaging coaching and consulting practices the promote out of the box thinking. In my spare time I love...
Education & Certification
- Audrey Cohen College - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
- Mercy College - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- Elementary Math
- Public Speaking
- Admissions
- +73 subjects
Adam: ACT Aspire course instructor
...Since my graduation I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my role as a tutor, my goal is two-fold: to review and reinforce previously taught material, and to prepare my students...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Webster University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- MAP
- +44 subjects
Chase: ACT Aspire course instructor
...yet there is much more to teaching than just making certain that students answer questions correctly on a test. A teacher must never lose sight of the idea that he is preparing his students to be successful no matter what endeavor they choose to pursue after graduation. Any chance I get to improve the futures of my students will be just as important to them, and to me, as learning mathematical ideas in the classroom.
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- +144 subjects
Sophia: ACT Aspire course instructor
...am also a hired tutor for Vanderbilt University's Tutoring Services. Although I tutor in many subjects, my focus is mostly on mathematics and science as well as standardized testing like the ACT and PSAT. Standardized testing was not always my strong suit, so I understand the drive and the practice needed to achieve my students' goals. I love being a resource and guide for students and adapting to whichever learning styles best fit them. The...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT with Writing
- +100 subjects
Logan: ACT Aspire course instructor
...motivations and trying to relate academic material to those interests. You'd be surprised how broadly applicable skills that seem narrow in scope can be. Learning in itself and trust in your ability to overcome challenges are some of the more valuable skills you can attain. With this in mind, I approach teaching and tutoring in a student centered and interdisciplinary fashion. I have close to 10 years experience working in public schools, in home, and...
Education & Certification
- The Evergreen State College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- ACT English
- +49 subjects
Phoebe: ACT Aspire course instructor
...in Criminology, and my MS in E-Commerce, and I have an equally diverse post-studies career history. My love of education has taken me to Southern California where I fed my love of law and learned about film. Next, I visited rural Florida with a stint at a Community Theatre. I've even spent a fair amount of time in the Hospitality Industry in Las Vegas, which, unexpectedly, introduced me to the construction industry. Through all of...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Ecology
- National University - Master of Science, Ecommerce
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- +187 subjects
Charles: ACT Aspire course instructor
...each opportunity to make a difference in someone's educational journey. One of my core beliefs is that every student has the ability to succeed, given the right support and encouragement. I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their difficulties. My approach is student-centered, focusing on building a strong foundation of understanding before moving on to more advanced topics. I use a variety of teaching...
Education & Certification
- George Mason University - Bachelor of Science, Computational Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- +1410 subjects