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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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- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
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- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- PSAT
- +42 subjects
Margarita: New York ACT course instructor
...7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is 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!...
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- ACT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- SAT
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Kelsey: New York ACT course instructor
...own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background;...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +79 subjects
Sunny: New York ACT course instructor
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- +38 subjects
Sophia: New York ACT course instructor
...in New York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen...
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- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +97 subjects
Erin: New York ACT course instructor
...graders in my parish. I feel that the most important part of learning is understanding. Using my experiences as both a tutor and as a student, I work with students to help them reach a high understanding of the subject material. Instead of giving a student the answer outright, I will talk the problem out with them and help them to reach the answer themselves. I know that everyone has a unique way of thinking,...
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- New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +33 subjects
Danielle: New York ACT course instructor
...and work in Germany as the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship. I work at local middle and high schools, teaching English to students and running an "American Group" in my free time. I am also a freelance Writing Tutor for an education consulting company in Beijing. These vast and varied experiences has exposed me to students of different ages, ethnicities, and abilities. I am always happy to accommodate my students personal goals and needs. When...
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- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Literature
- German 4
- German
- +24 subjects
Sylvan: New York ACT course instructor
...day-to-day substituting in Brookline and long-term class coverage in Boston, as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping them grow was amazing. I aim to build these...
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- Boston University - Bachelors, Philosophy and Political Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- Florida EOC Assessment
- SAT
- +76 subjects
Nikhil: New York ACT course instructor
I hope to share my knowledge with others and help anyone with questions and concepts... Go through their problems, and try to be patient with them to help them understand.... Teach them basic concepts and then let them try examples on their own.... Patience is vital.... Ensure they understand the concept, and motivate them.... Try a different approach until they get it. Maybe give an example first.... Go through it with them slowly.... Try to find out where they are and go from there.
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- Rice University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineer
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Summer
- Algebra
- +21 subjects
Blake: New York ACT course instructor
...to be a neuroscience major. I am very interested in how people learn things, and how they understand the phenomena around them. Due to this fascination, I have spent many hours trying to figure out what makes certain learning techniques "better" than others, and I have become well versed in a variety of teaching styles. Personally, I learn through understanding, and try to teach others through that same understanding. In my spare time I like...
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- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- REGENTS
- +57 subjects
Jed: New York ACT course instructor
...John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from a young elementary level up to high school and even college students. My other position was as an education consultant for university applications where I taught advanced writing workshops to working professionals. Through my editing and consulting services, I have helped my clients gain entrance to...
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- Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- HSPT
- ISEE
- +56 subjects
Kimberly: New York ACT course instructor
...teacher, I was committed to getting to know my students’ unique interests and academic needs in order to best assess how they interacted with material. Rather than explain a problem the same way to every student, for instance, I looked for multiple approaches and helped my students understand which made the most sense for them. I also considered their personal background and interests to ensure that they would have the most positive learning experience possible,...
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- University of Southern California - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PARCC
- SAT
- High School English
- +29 subjects
Katherine "Kat": New York ACT course instructor
...and cheerful personality. I currently have the privilege of studying psychology, teacher preparation, and musical theater. Simply-put, I am a dedicated student who understands other students and wants to help them learn. I enjoy working with students as it allows me to get to know them and facilitate their growth. I pride myself on my patience and kindness. Furthermore, I am fiercely committed to my students and look forward to finding new ways to make...
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- Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Psychology (with minors in Musical Theater and Teacher Preparation)
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Gifted
- Homework Support
- +27 subjects
Rachel: New York ACT course instructor
...in Long Island, New York and graduated high school with an IB Diploma in 2010. After high school, I headed down south to North Carolina where I studied at Duke University. I created my own interdisciplinary major and graduated in May 2014. During my time in college, I was lucky to spend a semester studying in South Africa at the University of Cape Town and return to the country the next summer to conduct independent...
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- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Persuasive Writing
- Social Sciences
- IB Environmental Systems and Societies
- +29 subjects
Zachary: New York ACT course instructor
...studied Cognitive Science, not so much as a fallback career, but because I am fascinated by the subject. I succeeded in getting into Northwestern without the aid of any academic tutors or test prep classes. As such, I am confident in my standardized test-taking abilities, and happy to share the strategies I used for the ACT, SAT II, and AP tests. I am also prepared to tutor a variety of academic subjects as well, as...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- PSAT
- +60 subjects
James: New York ACT course instructor
...have lived in New York City for my entire life and int hat time have gone to school on the upper west side for both elementary and middle school and attended Bard High School Early College II for high school, where I accumulated 48 college credits during my time there. I studied ballet for eleven years at the School of American Ballet and in my free time play tennis and like to play bridge. I...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Chemical Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- +58 subjects
Joshua: New York ACT course instructor
...99th percentile on my SAT, obtaining a 2260 (800 Writing, 750 Reading, and 710 Math). I also took three SAT Subject Tests, US History, World History, and Literature, and scored 800, 790, and 720 on them, respectively. I am happy to meet with students online or in-person to give them the help they need. I am available to aid students with homework, exam preparation (both standardized and in-class tests), as well as personal essays and college...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- SAT
- +51 subjects
Sarah: New York ACT course instructor
...However, I can help with almost any subject, including math and science, as I took advanced-level courses and 13 AP tests in high school. I have years of experience tutoring students of all ages, from elementary school through high school. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the violin, reading, and writing. I live in New York City during the academic year (September - May) and would be happy to tutor in-person (depending on the...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +36 subjects
Mat: New York ACT course instructor
...is a perfect means of passing down tips and experience gathered over years of schooling that help numerous students, no matter where they are. Outside of all of these aspectes, I am an avid traveler and have a huge passion to touch every little piece of the globe. The world's various cultures and people have lived a different subset of experiences than we have in our Western society. The ability to open one's perspective to...
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- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance & Management
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +109 subjects
Suzanne: New York ACT course instructor
...my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. At Colgate, I was involved in the Hamilton Central School Tutoring Program, through which I was responsible for team tutoring 10 elementary-aged students in French on a weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at...
Education & Certification
- Colgate University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Fordham University - Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +65 subjects