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Varsity Tutors now enables students to begin their journey into the world of college applications with a New York City ACT prep course. If you're like many high school students, you are thinking about the colleges that you might want to attend when you graduate. Even though your graduation date may still be years in the future, it's never too early to start thinking about preparation for admissions exams. The ACT is one of the most common tests that an admissions board will look at when you apply to colleges. High school students, including those at Stuyvesant High School and Staten Island Technical High School, can choose to take the ACT as part of their admissions process. Your ACT score is one of the factors that will determine your acceptance into colleges, so it's important that you put a lot of effort into preparing for the test.
If you are a high school student who is interested in preparing for the ACT, consider a New York City ACT course. Taking the ACT can be a daunting prospect to many students, but Varsity Tutors can help make the process a bit easier. Instructors can help you identify which areas you may need more practice in. Additionally, your instructor can teach you effective study strategies to enhance your confidence. It doesn't matter if you are a freshman at the very beginning of your journey or a senior who just wants some extra pointers. Anyone who plans on attending college can reap the benefits of a prep course.
What topics will I learn about in a New York City ACT course?
The ACT consists of four major sections that center around the primary topics that you studied in high school. These sections are Reading, Science, Math, and English. You may also choose to take the optional Writing portion. If you take the test without the Writing section, it will last two hours and 55 minutes. With the writing section, you should expect it to take 3 hours and 35 minutes. Let's have a look at each of these sections to see what they will involve.
In the Reading section, you will be expected to answer 40 multiple choice questions that test your comprehension of passages. You will have 35 minutes to complete this section. In order to succeed in this area, you must be able to draw key conclusions from short passages and identify connections and relationships within them.
The Science section will consist of 40 questions over a period of 35 minutes. This section will test your grasp of subjects like Earth and space science, physics, biology, and chemistry. In order to succeed in the Science section, you must have a keen ability to evaluate complex scientific problems and implement efficient techniques to solve them.
Once you get to the Math section, you will have 60 minutes to answer 60 questions. This section will evaluate your ability to work in areas such as geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. You must be able to efficiently analyze functions, probabilities, and distributions.
In the English section, you will have 45 minutes to answer 75 questions. Unlike the Reading section, which tested you on your ability to comprehend passages on a general level, here you must demonstrate your knowledge of topics such as grammar, sentence structure, and the basic foundations of language.
If you choose to take the Writing section, you will have 40 minutes to answer an essay question. In this part of the test, you must compose an organized and coherent essay that demonstrates a thorough command of English. Further, you must also be able to draw connections between different perspectives and support your own reasoning.
How can I benefit from a New York City ACT class?
An ACT prep class is a great option for students who want to tune up their study skills and gain a greater perspective on what they'll be expected to know for the test. When you enroll in an online ACT prep class, you'll be able to collaborate with your instructor and with your classmates in the exact same way that you would if you were in a traditional face-to-face setting. Engaging in this type of collaborative environment has been shown to prepare students and give them a deeper understanding of the topic.
You can learn to expand upon the skills that you have built up throughout your high school career and apply them toward the ACT. In a New York City ACT class, your instructor can help you out with some of the issues that you're struggling with. By brushing up on your understanding of what it takes to succeed on the ACT, you can learn to establish study habits that will serve you well for years to come.
If you have a question about how to solve math problems more efficiently, for instance, this is a topic you can discuss with your instructor and your classmates. If you want to talk about techniques for reading faster and drawing information from passages more effectively, you can get guidance on that as well. Additionally, we can help you find a class that is most convenient for you. Sessions begin on a weekly basis. You can choose between a 2-week class and a 4-week class. We understand that your schedule is busy, which is why we've designed the class to be easily accessible. Keep in mind that you can engage in the class straight from a computer, so you won't have to worry about parking or any of the hassles associated with getting out of the house.
How do I enroll in a New York City ACT course?
We understand that applying for college can be a stressful time in your life, but if you put your mind to it, you can take charge of the situation and make decisions that will positively affect your life for years. This is a pivotal moment in your educational career, so you should make the most of it by getting quality assistance.
Varsity Tutors can help you determine which New York City ACT course is right for you. If you have questions about Varsity Tutors, please feel free to contact us as soon as possible.
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Margarita: New York ACT course instructor
...originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an individualized approach that makes our...
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Aleeza: New York ACT course instructor
...them study for the MCAT. Besides MCAT tutoring, my favorite subjects are chemistry, biology, and math which are all subjects I have tutored in before. I believe that every student can learn the material they hope to with the right guidance and effort. I hope that I can help students realize their full potential and grow in confidence as a learner. Outside of teaching, I like to perform in musicals, most recently I have been...
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- CLEP
- +73 subjects
Scott: New York ACT course instructor
...in marketing at a media agency. Since returning from Thailand, I have really missed teaching. I get tremendous satisfaction out of knowing that I am helping people learn and grow and succeed -- I decided to join Varsity Tutors to re-inject that joy into my life. I have excelled on standardized tests and would love to use my experience to help others do the same. I really enjoy teaching LSAT, SAT and ACT because it...
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- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
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- +24 subjects
Nicholas: New York ACT course instructor
Hey! I've recently moved to New York City from Wisconsin and am excited to be tutoring out here. I went to the University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers!) where I completed a double major in Business Marketing and Music Composition. I can't wait to work with you and help you to achieve your learning goals!
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Double Major Business Marketing and Music
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ACT English
- College Essays
- Other
- +23 subjects
Nayaab: New York ACT course instructor
...create concepts, and build new ideas on those fundamental concepts. I graduated as a University Scholar and pre-med student from New York University with a major in Psychology and minors in Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, and Chemistry. Having excelled in Psychology and its research, I am a member of the International Honor Society in Psychology; hence, I am well qualified to teach this subject. Because I am passionate about reading and writing, both creatively...
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- New York University - Bachelors, Psychology with Minors in Molecular Cell Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
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- ACT
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- SAT
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- +44 subjects
Nora: New York ACT course instructor
I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia with degrees in Spanish and Global Development Studies and a passion for literature and the arts. I couldn't be more excited to help New York area students thrive as I navigate my first few months in this incredible, swirling city.... I primarily believe in my students' intelligence and capacity to solve problems. Sometimes they need a supportive voice -- someone who can answer their questions and nudge them in the right direction -- but making them a partner in learning is the first step to helping them discover their academic potential.
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- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, Spanish & Global Development Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
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- PSAT
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- +74 subjects
Michael: New York ACT course instructor
...the body interact with each other and the pathways in which they communicate. Originally being pre-med, I applied to medical schools the year after I graduated. Also during this gap year, I taught introductory chemistry lab for science majors at Grand Valley State University. After some self reflection I decided medical school was not the path I wanted to take and decided instead to move to New York City to pursue my other passion of...
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- +80 subjects
Shreya: New York ACT course instructor
...school, I have tutored students in a vast variety of subjects through National Honors Society. I have also worked with ESL students through Spanish Honors Society. As a college student, I have taught various interactive science subjects to New Haven elementary students over zoom as part of the Demos organization. In addition to academic subjects, I have also privately tutored students in violin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate...
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
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- Algebra
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- +38 subjects
Nicolas: New York ACT course instructor
...students first approach tests in an ad hoc fashion, and often with a fair bit of trepidation and hesitancy. I find it tremendously satisfying to help students conquer those initial hurdles and gain a feeling of mastery and confidence. I am patient, and I encourage my students to be patient as well. I also help students faceand in so doing, conquertheir fear of failure. We practice not fearing mistakes, but seeing them as opportunities to...
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Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
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- +26 subjects
Brady: New York ACT course instructor
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- University of New Orleans - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- PSAT
- +34 subjects
Vincent: New York ACT course instructor
I graduated this past spring from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature (with a nonfiction writing concentration thesis on architecture and memory). I bring five years of tutoring experience as a Yale Writing Partner, assisting college students with their academic papers, grad school applications, and anything else that needs to be written clearly and effectively. I live in Brooklyn and work as a museum educator at The Frick Collection.... The first session is all about meeting the student -- learning what motivates him or her, and beginning to determine how he or she works best. We work through a variety of preliminary exercises in the subject, each one catered to a different learning style. The emphasis during this first, crucial meeting is to establish trust and cooperation with the student -- and to make the work enjoyable.
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- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
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Daniel: New York ACT course instructor
...teach, I try not to lecture the student, but engage them by connecting what I teach with real-life scenarios. Especially in hard sciences like biology, this makes it much easier for students to understand the topic. Outside of academia, I am a professional swimmer of 15 years, I love to hike, bike, and scuba dive. I also work part time as a model and am a market specialist for Bai, a drink company based in...
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- ACT
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- REGENTS
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Damian: New York ACT course instructor
If you choose me to be your tutor then you will definitely ace your test. I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things. I attended Stuyvesant High School and the University of Chicago; I am currently studying Data Science with Johns Hopkins.... If you don't get it then I'm explaining it wrong.... Before the first session, I'd have them do a bunch of practice problems on the subject they want to be tutored in, and I'd look over their answers to see what they need help with. I'd also ask them which problems they guessed on or weren't totally sure of. We could start from there.
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- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, None
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Stephanie: New York ACT course instructor
...we set up a curriculum that works to strengthen his or her weaknesses whether that be reading comprehension, grammar skills, algebra, test taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided for homework, and I will instruct the student on better and faster ways to solve the correct problems and demonstrate ways to approach the problems that they did not know how to solve. Additionally, I...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience & Behavior
Subject Expertise
- ACT
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- PSAT
- SSAT
- +99 subjects
Rumit: New York ACT course instructor
...for the last five years and have taught several subjects including Math (Algebra, Trigonometry, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests), Physics (High school and SAT Subject Tests), SAT Writing, and Economics (High school and AP level). I am extremely passionate about teaching and have taught students of several age groups (12 through 19). I would love to continue this passion by tutoring you! Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I look forward to...
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- Franklin and Marshall College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics (and a minor in Mathematics)
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- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- IB Physics HL
- +63 subjects
Saad: New York ACT course instructor
I am a Finance major at Mercy College in New York, having transferred this Fall from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. My goal to simply help my students achieve the results they desire and to help them set up the habits which will let them reproduce these results in the future.
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- Mercy College - Bachelor of Science, Finance
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- SAT
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- +34 subjects
Lyall: New York ACT course instructor
...students approaching the process. I am a strong believer in the notion that standardized test taking is a learnable skill and believe I can effectively help students get into a mindset conducive to their succeeding. My favorite subjects to tutor are test prep and politics/government course work. I am excited to tutor all components of test prep but am particularly passionate about the reading/writing portions, which have always come the most naturally to me.
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- Brown University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
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- Summer
- +39 subjects
Anmol: New York ACT course instructor
...achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every moment has the potential to...
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- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
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- +162 subjects