If your student is in any grade between three and ten and has an ACT Aspire assessment coming up, you may be interested in signing them up for private ACT Aspire prep courses through Varsity Tutors. We can get your student set up with ACT Aspire prep classes that feature a qualified instructor working one-on-one with your student. By taking advantage of these individualized ACT Aspire classes, your child can receive benefits beyond those that a traditional classroom setting could provide.
For one thing, each ACT Aspire class session can be planned dynamically to meet your student's specific needs at that time. During their first ACT Aspire course, your child's tutor can gauge their starting level of proficiency in each subject that appears on the test. They can then use this base point to plan a set of ACT Aspire courses that tackle the subjects and concepts your student finds most challenging. As they continue to study together, their tutor can track your student's progress and make adjustments to the ACT Aspire course lesson plans in real time. For example, if your student masters a certain science concept more quickly than they expected and originally blocked out time to study, their instructor can easily move into the next ACT Aspire class subject, making the time they spend studying together more efficient in addition to being highly effective.
The kind of continuing assessment that tracks your child's progress throughout their school years may not be highly enjoyable to them, but there are advantages. The greatest payoff is probably in catching any knowledge gaps early so your student can get caught up with the rest of the students their age. If your student was having a hard time understanding math, it would be much better to find out in third or fifth grade when it's still relatively easy to pinpoint the skills they need to work on and get them help to catch up. If you don't find out until later high school years, a lot of damage could already have been done.
As your student proceeds through the customized sessions of their private ACT Aspire prep course, they'll be studying with the goal of reaching certain benchmark scores in English, reading, math, and science. To get an idea of the expectations, we have tables giving benchmark scoring details for English for you to review:
Grade | Low Score | High Score | Benchmark |
3 | 400 | 435 | 413 |
4 | 400 | 438 | 417 |
5 | 400 | 442 | 419 |
6 | 400 | 448 | 420 |
7 | 400 | 450 | 421 |
8 | 400 | 452 | 422 |
9 | 400 | 456 | 426 |
10 | 400 | 456 | 428 |
ACT Aspire tutors can also discuss test-taking strategies and tips with your student. This might include time management tactics that work well with your student's learning style and help them prepare to work at the pace necessary to complete all the questions in the available time. Additionally, their tutor can help your student learn relaxation exercises that they can use during the test if they start to feel nervous or pressured. This could be especially helpful if your student experiences testing anxiety on a regular basis.
Contact Varsity Tutors now to get your student signed up for their own personalized, comprehensive ACT Aspire prep class today.

Michael: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...History from the College of William & Mary, a Presidential Fellowship with the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History,...
Education & Certification
- The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- PSAT Critical Reading
- IB Global Politics HL
- +46 subjects

Jennifer: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time....
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- +128 subjects

Vanna: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...Stern/Tisch dual degree program, getting a BS in Business and a BFA in Film and Television. I've been tutoring since my sophomore year, including over Zoom for the past year. My main focus is test prep, where I focus on "gamification." I know it sounds crazy, but test prep really can be fun, and seeing...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT with Writing
- +46 subjects

Maria: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...School after graduating. Since beginning my tutoring journey, I have tutored students on SAT/ACT/PERT examination preparation, high school and college-level math courses, and the sciences (e.g biology, chemistry, etc.). Amongst this broad range of subjects, my favorite materials to tutor would definitely be the SAT or ACT, as this long-term preparation helps set students up...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- PreACT
- +50 subjects

Abigail: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- +71 subjects

Michael: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- +63 subjects

Oliver: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
My name is Oliver. I'm a current student at Northwestern University and standardized test tutor. I've been tutoring for the past 3 years and have helped many students score well on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and similar exams. I am also fluent in French.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Engineer, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +22 subjects

Nikhil: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...the Johns Hopkins University, I have countless experiences in the fields of history, English, mathematics, and language. Furthermore, I have taken numerous AP classes in high school and am capable of educating in subjects that are of the relevant fields. In addition to this, I have taken the SAT and ACT, and have achieved high...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, International Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- PreACT
- ACT with Writing
- ACT Reading
- +103 subjects

Andrew: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...in Secondary Math Education at Northwestern University. I have taught all high school subjects (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and Finite Math) and prepared students for the ACT, SAT, SAT subject tests, AP exams, and college placement exams. When tutoring, I will start by showing students good examples and...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
- Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- COMPASS Mathematics
- College Business
- +32 subjects

Elizabeth: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have spent years working with national organizations for gifted students and also with students with learning disabilities. This gives...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
- Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ISEE
- Gifted
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +71 subjects

Sophia: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...study environmental science and art history at Barnard College of Columbia University 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...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +97 subjects

Anna: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...material at hand to prepare for as productive a session as possible. Overall, my academic, professional, and life experiences are multifaceted and multidisciplinary, and this allows me versatility in tutoring. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and tailor tutoring methods to meet your specific needs and learning style.
Education & Certification
- University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT with Writing
- +44 subjects

Meghana: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...counselor for kids whose parents were affected by cancer. Through this I developed a sense of empathy and patients that I hope to utilize when tutoring students I work with. I have also had experience tutoring high school students one-on-one in a variety of subjects. Through this, I was able to come up with unique...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- +62 subjects

Allison: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...with BA's in English (Poetry Writing concentration) and French. Since graduating, I lived in St. Petersburg, Russia where I taught at the American Montessori International School and worked at The St. Petersburg Times, a weekly newspaper. I started tutoring before college, and I have since tutored students ages three-adult in French, SAT Reading, Writing, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- SAT
- English
- SAT Subject Tests
- +32 subjects

David: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice....
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- +37 subjects

Solomon: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT Residual
- +40 subjects

Remington: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- 4th Grade Math
- +77 subjects

Adrianna: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- 7th Grade Reading
- Reading
- 2nd Grade Writing
- +74 subjects

Juliet: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...a student realizes positive self-growth. I have been rewarded with many of these occasions throughout my tenure as a secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since I earned my Master’s in...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- +40 subjects

Meagan: Concord ACT Aspire course instructor
...in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply...
Education & Certification
- Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- +81 subjects