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Jamie
BA Princeton University
5+ Years Tutoring

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, teaching students to read figures before they read the questions, which cuts down on time pressure significantly.

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Vivian
BA Johns Hopkins University

I'm a Neuroscience and Psychology student at Johns Hopkins University who believes learning should build confidence, not just improving scores. I raised my own ACT score from a 29 to a 35 by identifying my weak areas, analyzing every mistake, and developing test-taking strategies that fit my learning style. I bring that same approach to tutoring, helping students recognize patterns, strengthen their weak areas, and build the confidence and strategies they need to succeed.

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Yoonseo
BA Johns Hopkins University
1+ Years Tutoring

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, particularly emphasizing time management on the Math and Reading sections where pacing trips up even strong students. Her background spans both the quantitative and verbal sides of the test, which makes her especially effective for students who need to raise scores across the board.

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Christopher
BA Johns Hopkins University
6+ Years Tutoring

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 section to quickly processing unfamiliar data in Science passages. His 32 composite and cellular biology coursework at Johns Hopkins mean the content behind all four sections is genuinely familiar, not just coached from a prep book.

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Lavontria
PhD Johns Hopkins University • MS Sam Houston State University

Hi, I'm Lavontria! I've tutored for 12+ years and scored in the 99th percentile on both the SAT and ACT. I'm finishing my PhD, and I tutor the SAT, ACT, GRE, plus math and science. I don't just say "study harder", I teach repeatable strategies, like finding a passage's main idea fast or spotting math shortcuts that save time. I pay attention to how your brain learns and teach to that. Wherever you're starting from, that's where we begin, no judgment. Let's build your confidence and your score.

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Weilong
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

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 treats the Science section as a data-interpretation exercise and the English section as a pattern-recognition game, giving students concrete strategies instead of vague advice. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Sarah
BA Columbia University in the City of New York
4+ Years Tutoring

Neuroscience at Columbia trains a specific kind of thinking — pulling signal from noise in dense, data-heavy material — and that's essentially what the ACT Science and Reading sections demand. Sarah scored a 35 composite and applies that same analytical rigor across all four sections, teaching students to decode unfamiliar passages quickly and avoid the second-guessing that burns time. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Elizabeth
BA University of North Dakota
9+ Years Tutoring

Elizabeth scored a 34 ACT composite while balancing a full course load in aviation and management — a background that trained her to think systematically under pressure, which is exactly what the ACT rewards. As a Chicago Public Schools math teacher, she knows the specific content gaps that cost students points on the Math and Science sections and builds targeted strategies around them. Rated 5.0 by students, she's especially effective at turning test anxiety into structured confidence.

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Emily
BA Indiana University-Bloomington • Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
8+ Years Tutoring

Medical school trained Emily to absorb massive amounts of information under pressure and then perform — which is essentially what the ACT demands across all four sections in under three hours. Her 35 composite, biology and Spanish double major, plus math and chemistry minors mean she genuinely knows the content behind every section rather than relying on test-day tricks alone. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Evan
BA Centre College
1+ Years Tutoring

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Rahul
BS Cornell University
6+ Years Tutoring

Cornell's chemical engineering program forced Rahul to master everything from thermodynamics to technical writing under pressure — a combination that maps neatly onto the ACT's full spread of math, science, and English content. He earned a perfect 36 composite and leans heavily on conceptual understanding when prepping students, teaching them to reason through unfamiliar Science passages and tricky Math problems instead of relying on memorized shortcuts. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Eric
BA Duke University
8+ Years Tutoring

Duke's biomedical engineering program keeps Eric sharp on the Math and Science sections, but it's his breadth — economics, Mandarin, literature, college essays — that lets him coach Reading and English without faking it. He earned a perfect 36 composite and uses that across-the-board fluency to diagnose exactly which section habits are costing a student points, then drill fixes until they stick. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Jenna
BA University of Kentucky
9+ Years Tutoring

A perfect 36 composite means Jenna didn't just ace one section — she performed at ceiling across English, Math, Reading, and Science, which lets her diagnose exactly where a student is losing points and tailor strategy accordingly. Her approach to the Science section treats it as a data-interpretation exercise, teaching students to ignore jargon and zero in on graph trends and table relationships. Rated 5.0 by students, she also brings her biochemistry and French double-major background to bear on the reading-heavy sections where cross-disciplinary vocabulary matters.

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Max
BA University

I really enjoy helping students master the fundamentals of math, physics, computer science, and electrical engineering, as well as succeed on standardized tests like the ACT. I focus on teaching in an interactive way by trying to understand your thought process and building your understanding using simple examples and guidance. Learning these fields is challenging but also very rewarding, and I believe everyone can find enjoyment in it and see the beauty in the theory and use the applications throughout their careers.

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Dana
BA Brown University
1+ Years Tutoring

Dana's public policy training at Brown means she spent years dissecting dense arguments and pulling evidence from complex texts — the exact muscle the ACT's Reading and English sections test, and a skill most prep courses gloss over. Her perfect 36 composite means she's equally sharp on Math and Science, where she teaches students to stop overthinking data passages and start treating them as straightforward information-retrieval exercises.

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Meghan
BA Brown University

I am passionate about helping students with math, science, test prep, and more! As sophomore undergraduate at Brown University studying Mathematics and Biophysics, I am well experienced with many topics. I received a perfect 36 on my ACT, so I am very confident with test taking.

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Alex
BA Washington and Lee University
6+ Years Tutoring

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 across all four sections. His 36 composite isn't just a number; it translates into section-by-section blueprints that show students exactly where their time is leaking and which question types to attack first. Rated 4.8 by students.

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Rhea
BS University of Chicago
6+ Years Tutoring

Having recently taken the ACT herself and earned a perfect 36 composite, Rhea knows the difference between understanding content and understanding the test — two separate skills that require separate strategies. Her pre-med coursework at the University of Chicago keeps the Science and Math sections second nature, while her Spanish and literature background means she's equally comfortable drilling the rhetorical and grammar patterns that drive English and Reading scores. Rated 4.8 by students.

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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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