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Jamie

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jamie

Bachelor in Arts
Jamie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

A 35 ACT composite paired with a background in writing and literary analysis means Jamie can coach every section of this exam — from the grammar rules buried in the English passages to the argument structure the Reading section rewards. She treats the Science section as a data-literacy exercise, tea...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35
Yoonseo Linda

Certified Tutor

Yoonseo Linda

Bachelor's (in progress)
Yoonseo's other Tutor Subjects
SSAT- Middle Level
SAT

Scoring well on the ACT means juggling five sections that each demand a different skill set — from the Science section's graph interpretation to English's comma rules to the optional essay's argument analysis. Yoonseo teaches students to treat each section as its own game with its own strategy, part...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

Memory sports training — the kind where you memorize thousands of digits under time pressure — gave Christopher an unusually practical understanding of how the brain encodes and retrieves information, and he applies those techniques directly to ACT prep, from retaining grammar rules for the English ...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Weilong

Bachelor's
Weilong's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology

Scoring a 35 composite on the ACT means Weilong performed at an elite level across every section — Math, English, Reading, and Science — and he breaks down each one with the same clarity he uses to explain complex genetics to patients at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. His approach treat...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

16+ years

John

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
John's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

An English and drama background might not scream ACT prep, but John's 36 composite — a perfect score — means he's mastered every section of the test, and his theater training makes him unusually good at close reading the rhetorical and narrative passages that stall most students on Reading and Engli...

Education

University of St Thomas

Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Associates, Acting

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1420
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ilesh

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Ilesh's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

Georgia Tech's Industrial and Systems Engineering program sits at the crossroads of math, data analysis, and logical reasoning — which means Ilesh trained daily in exactly the quantitative and analytical thinking the ACT tests across Math, Science, and even the evidence-based Reading questions. He e...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Chelain

PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. C
Chelain's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

Scoring a 33 on the ACT while juggling a dual PhD/MD track gave Chelain a firsthand appreciation for efficient test strategy — knowing when to skip, when to guess, and how to manage the clock across all four sections. As a radiation oncology resident at Northwestern, she brings the same analytical p...

Education

Thomas Jefferson University

PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. C

Swarthmore College

Bachelors, Biology, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elliot

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
Elliot's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

Elliot's neuroscience PhD means he's spent years designing experiments, interpreting data, and writing precisely — the exact skill set the ACT tests across all four sections, from Science passage analysis to the grammar logic underlying English questions. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses th...

Education

Hampshire College

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Vanderbilt University

Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sugi

Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Sugi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

Medical school admissions committees at both Rice and Baylor trusted Sugi to evaluate candidates — that same ability to spot exactly where someone's reasoning breaks down is what she brings to ACT prep, section by section. Her 36 composite and dual background in cognitive science and biochemistry me...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Alex

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra

Medical school at the University of Arizona sharpened Alex's science and reading comprehension chops, but it's the chemical engineering degree from Washington and Lee that keeps his ACT Math strategies rigorous — and tutoring since 2010 means he's seen every version of the test's recurring traps acr...

Education

Washington and Lee University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anna

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science
PSAT Writing Skills

Northwestern's Honors Program in Medical Education compressed Anna's premed and MD training into a single accelerated track — meaning she learned early how to master large volumes of material under tight time constraints, which is essentially what the ACT demands across all four sections. She scored...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Northwestern University

Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emily

Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Double-majoring in molecular biology and French at Yale gave Emily something most ACT tutors lack — genuine fluency in both the STEM and humanities sides of the exam, so she's not faking comfort in any section. She earned a perfect 36 composite and uses her epidemiology training to teach the Science...

Education

Yale University

Master of Public Health (MPH), concentration in Epidemiology and Global Health

Yale School of Public Health

Master in Public Health, Public Health

Yale University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Austin

Bachelors
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Classics and philosophy trained Austin to do two things quickly: parse dense texts and build logical arguments from limited evidence — which maps almost perfectly onto ACT Reading and Science, where students need to extract answers from unfamiliar passages under serious time pressure. His 33 composi...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Edward

Bachelor's
Edward's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry

Chemical engineering at Michigan means Edward spends his semesters deep in the math and science that dominate half the ACT — but his literature, essay editing, and grammar tutoring keep the English and Reading sections just as locked in, giving him genuine coverage across all four. His perfect 36 co...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1520
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

Mechanical engineering at Harvard keeps Christopher deep in the math and science reasoning the ACT demands, but his Spanish and writing background means he's not faking it on the English and Reading sections either — he earned a 35 composite covering all four with genuine fluency. He teaches student...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

For University of Maryland College Park, the middle 50% of admitted students typically score between 32-35 on the ACT, placing them in the top 5% nationally. UMBC is slightly less competitive, with middle 50% scores around 28-32. To be competitive for these flagship Maryland schools, aiming for 30+ gives you a strong foundation, though 32+ significantly improves your chances at UMD College Park. Keep in mind that test scores are just one part of admissions—GPA, essays, and extracurriculars matter too.

The ACT Science section (35 minutes, 40 questions) isn't really about science knowledge—it's about interpreting data, graphs, tables, and scientific reasoning. You'll see passages with experiments, conflicting viewpoints, and research data that you need to analyze quickly. Students struggle because it requires rapid reading and data extraction under tight time pressure, not memorized science facts. Many Baltimore students find this section uniquely challenging compared to the SAT, which is why targeted practice with data interpretation strategies makes a real difference.

The ACT and SAT test similar content but with different formats—the ACT is faster-paced with more straightforward questions, while the SAT has trickier wording and more complex reading passages. Neither is objectively "easier." In Maryland, both tests are equally accepted by colleges, so the choice depends on your strengths: if you work quickly and prefer direct questions, the ACT might suit you; if you're a careful reader who needs time to think, the SAT might be better. Many students benefit from taking a practice test of each to see which aligns with their skills.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent ACT prep, studying 5-10 hours per week. Ideally, Baltimore juniors should start prep in the fall or early spring to take the test by April or June, giving them time to retake if needed before senior year applications. If you're starting from a lower baseline score, 5-6 months of prep allows for deeper skill-building and practice test cycles. Starting early also reduces stress and gives you flexibility around school commitments and other activities.

With focused tutoring and consistent practice, most students improve 2-4 composite points over 2-3 months, with some seeing larger gains depending on their starting score and effort level. Students starting around 20-22 often see more dramatic improvements (4-6 points) because there's more room for foundational skill-building, while students already scoring 30+ typically see smaller gains (1-3 points) since they're refining advanced skills. The key is identifying your specific weak sections—whether that's pacing on Science, grammar patterns on English, or trig concepts on Math—and targeting those areas with personalized instruction.

ACT pacing is tight—you have roughly 1 minute per question, which is faster than the SAT. For Science specifically, many students waste time reading dense passages carefully; instead, skim for structure, then dive into questions and reference the data as needed. On Math, skip hard problems initially and return to them, since easier questions are worth the same points. Practicing full-length timed tests is essential to build pacing instincts; tutors can help you identify which sections drain your time and teach strategies like question-type prioritization and efficient data scanning.

Most colleges don't require the ACT Writing section anymore, even highly selective schools, so it's optional for most students. However, some competitive programs (engineering, honors colleges) may still value it, so check your target schools' requirements before deciding. If you're a strong writer and want to showcase that skill, including Writing adds 40 minutes to your test day. For most Baltimore students aiming at state schools or competitive national universities, skipping Writing saves time and stress without hurting your chances—focus your energy on maximizing your composite score instead.

Yes, the ACT Math section covers trigonometry (roughly 5-10% of the test), including sine, cosine, tangent, and basic trig identities—topics the SAT doesn't test. If you haven't taken trigonometry or it's been a while, targeted review is important. However, ACT trig questions are usually straightforward applications rather than complex proofs, so focused practice with a tutor on trig fundamentals and common question types can quickly boost your confidence. Many Baltimore students underestimate trig prep and lose points unnecessarily; addressing it early in your study plan prevents this.

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