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Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Chemistry

Teaching an MCAT prep course for Kaplan gave Michael a detailed playbook for standardized test strategy — the same skills of passage triage, time allocation, and answer elimination that drive ACT scores up across all four sections. His 34 composite and medical school training at Albert Einstein mean...

Education

Yeshiva University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor

Test Scores
ACT
34
Gabriela

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Gabriela

Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Geometry
Calculus

Harvard's African American Studies program is reading-and-writing intensive, which means Gabriela spends her days doing exactly what the ACT's English and Reading sections demand — dissecting complex texts, constructing arguments, and working precisely with language. Her 33 composite and fluency in ...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad, African American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Deanna

Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government
Deanna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science
Elementary School Science

Deanna's path through architecture, political science, and public health at Yale and Oxford means she's had to master wildly different kinds of reasoning — spatial, analytical, rhetorical — which maps neatly onto the ACT's demand that students switch gears across four sections in one sitting. She sc...

Education

Vassar College

Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1430
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Math 3

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 stude...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

A PhD in Computational Mathematics from the University of Chicago paired with dual bachelor's degrees in physics and math means Justin doesn't bluff his way through any ACT section — the Math and Science content is second nature, and his literature, philosophy, and essay editing background keeps the...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Richard

Bachelor in Arts, Government
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

Having spent a year as a course assistant in Harvard's math department while majoring in Government, Richard is genuinely comfortable on both sides of the ACT — the quantitative reasoning that dominates Math and Science and the rhetorical analysis that drives English and Reading. His 36 composite me...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Government

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Dana

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions
Dana's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Middle School Math
Geometry

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 Sci...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1450
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

14+ years

William

Bachelor in Arts, English
William's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

A 34 ACT composite paired with a perfect 1600 SAT means William knows standardized testing inside and out — the pacing traps, the answer-choice patterns, and the specific reading and grammar concepts that repeat across sections. His English degree gives him a particular edge on the English and Readi...

Education

Boston University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Running a tutoring program at a Boston charter school taught Liz something most ACT tutors miss — students with learning differences like ADHD and dyslexia need section-specific strategies built around how they actually process timed material, not generic pacing advice. Her 34 composite and special ...

Education

Simmons College

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sharan

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Sharan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
Calculus
Algebra

Growing up across India, Singapore, and Buffalo gave Sharan an adaptability that shows up in how she preps students for the ACT — she reads each student's score breakdown and builds a structured, goal-oriented plan targeting the specific sections dragging the composite down. Her 36 composite and pre...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1540
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Vivian

Bachelor in Arts
Vivian's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Mathematics

Vivian's Juilliard training might seem unrelated to the ACT, but the discipline of mastering a performance — breaking complex material into precise, repeatable steps — is exactly how she approaches all four sections of the exam. Her perfect 36 composite means she's solved the timing and strategy puz...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1530
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Bachelor in Arts
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills

Most ACT prep zeroes in on content review, but Michelle's approach leans heavily on the structural side — teaching students how the Reading section builds answer choices from passage details, how English questions cycle through the same handful of grammar rules, and how to treat Science as a speed-r...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Robert

Bachelor's
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
Trigonometry
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Robert earned a perfect 36 ACT composite, but what makes that score useful to students is how he reverse-engineers it — identifying the exact pacing mistakes and content blind spots that separate a 30 from a 34 across all four sections. His teaching range spans everything from elementary math to col...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Yocheved

Bachelor's
Yocheved's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT English
ACT Math

Scoring a 34 on the ACT means Yocheved knows how to perform across all four sections under real testing conditions — from pacing the Science passages to catching tricky grammar rules in English. She breaks the exam into repeatable strategies for each section, teaching students to recognize question ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Charles

Masters, Biochemistry
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

A 35 ACT composite means Charles knows what it takes to perform at the top of every section — but his real strength is the Science reasoning portion, where his neuroscience and biochemistry training lets him break down dense data passages faster than most test-takers think possible. He teaches pacin...

Education

University of Cambridge

Masters, Biochemistry

Amherst College

Bachelors, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ivy League schools typically expect ACT scores of 33 or higher, with most admitted students scoring 34-36. For context, a 33 puts you in the top 1% nationally (well above the national average of 21). Schools like Harvard and Yale usually see middle 50% ranges of 34-36, while Penn and Cornell typically admit students with 33-35. Since Ivy League schools superscore the ACT, you can take it multiple times and submit your best composite score.

The SAT has historically been more popular in the Northeast, but colleges now treat both tests equally—there's no advantage to one over the other for admissions. The choice comes down to which test plays to your strengths: the ACT moves faster with more questions in less time, while the SAT allows more time per question. Many Bronx students find success with whichever test aligns better with their pacing style, so consider taking a practice test of each to see which feels more natural.

For competitive SUNY schools like Binghamton or Geneseo, aim for 28-31. NYU and Boston University typically admit students with 31-34. Penn State averages 26-31. For context, a 28 puts you in the top 10% nationally and makes you competitive for most selective schools. If you're targeting less selective state schools, a 24-26 is generally sufficient. Knowing your target schools early helps you set a realistic score goal and timeline.

The ACT Science section isn't about memorizing science facts—it's about interpreting data, reading graphs, and understanding experimental design. You'll see 40 questions across 6-7 passages with charts, tables, and scientific scenarios. Most students find this section challenging because it's unique to the ACT and requires quick data interpretation under time pressure. Tutoring can help you develop strategies to navigate these passages efficiently and avoid common mistakes in reading scientific information.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, starting in the spring of junior year if you're planning to take it in the fall. The ACT is faster-paced than the SAT, so you'll need focused practice on timing and pacing across all four sections. If you're already a strong test-taker, 6-8 weeks may be sufficient; if you need significant improvement, 4-6 months gives you time to build skills and take multiple practice tests. Starting early also gives you flexibility to retake if needed.

Most students see 2-4 point composite improvements with focused tutoring, though gains depend on your starting score and effort. If you're scoring 24-26, improving to 28-30 is realistic with 8-12 weeks of personalized instruction. Students starting at 28+ often see 1-3 point gains as they refine test-taking strategy and tackle their weakest section. The key is identifying which sections drain your time (often Science and Reading for Bronx students) and building targeted strategies rather than trying to improve everything at once.

The ACT requires a different pacing strategy than the SAT because you have less time per question. In Math (60 minutes for 60 questions), you need to average one minute per question; in Reading (35 minutes for 40 questions), you're reading four passages in 8-9 minutes each. Many students struggle with the Science section's tight timeline. Tutors can help you develop section-specific strategies—like which questions to skip, how to skim efficiently, and where to invest your time for maximum points. Practice tests are essential for building this speed without sacrificing accuracy.

Yes, most colleges superscore the ACT, meaning they take your best composite score across all test dates. Some schools will also let you mix-and-match section scores from different dates. This is a huge advantage—it means you can focus on improving your weakest section on your next attempt without worrying about your other scores dropping. For Bronx students targeting competitive schools, taking the ACT twice (or even three times) is common and strategic, especially if you're aiming for 32+.

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