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.
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- +18 subjects

Sandra: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...time and have used my degrees to educate students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I have worked with students who have a wide range of academic abilities. I feel that all students have the ability to reach their educational goals and knowing that I also realize that each child is their own individual. Each will reach their goals at different speeds and in different ways. We all learn differently and a teacher must recognize the...
Education & Certification
- Ashland University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- 3rd Grade Reading
- Middle School Math
- Elementary Algebra
- +33 subjects

Jie Cheng: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...master's program in computer engineering. Throughout my high school career, I tutored numerous students ranging from freshmen who are taking core classes to seniors who are taking AP classes. Due to this, it allowed me to communicate and learn various methods of teaching that can be understandable to all ages. While I do tutor a diverse set of subjects, I primarily focus on STEM-based ones. I am also passionate about improving standardized test scores like...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT with Writing
- +23 subjects

Nishant: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...in Health Management and Policy from Saint Louis University. I was born and brought up in Okemos, Michigan, a vibrant suburb near Lansing. Here, I gained a passion for education and began tutoring underserved youth in Lansing, Michigan. This passion stuck with me as I began my undergraduate education at Saint Louis University. Following the Jesuit ideals emphasized at SLU, I continued tutoring underprivileged youth in north St. Louis. I love sharing my passion for...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Health Management & Policy
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- SAT Math
- +62 subjects

Jas: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
My name is Jas and I am currently pursing a masters in physiology. I have been tutoring for over 5 years and have tutored a wide variety of subjects. I have worked with a multitude of age ranges and have successfully implemented strategies that help students in their everyday academic lives.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology
- Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- PreACT
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +53 subjects

Archita: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...Archita. I graduated cum laude from UCLA in June 2018 with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. I can tutor a variety of subjects, but mathematics subjects and ACT/SAT prep are my specialty. My interests particularly lie in algebra and calculus based subjects. My ideology is that any student can learn anything; it's the job of the instructor to find the method that works best for the student. In my free time, I like to dance,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- +160 subjects

Melanie: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...students think critically and communicate clearly, which are important skills in school and in life. I graduated from BGSU, where I was a member of the Honors College, a campus tour guide, and a tutor. I spent the past year proctoring an Academic Learning Pod in Cleveland, where I worked with students from Kindergarten through tenth grade. I love to help students improve their reading and writing skills, because those are the foundation of all...
Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT with Writing
- ACT English
- +73 subjects

Nikhil: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...while on the Pre-Med track. In college, I am apart of the Student Ambassador and Leadership Office, Camp Kesem and am Orientation Leader. I have a passion for science and enjoy teaching its wonders to others. In high school, I was also very interested in the social sciences and I like to keep myself up to date on current affairs. I want to share my love of learning with all of you and hope to...
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- +37 subjects

Jennie: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...language and literature, writing and test prep. I enjoy helping students achieve their academic goals which will help them achieve the future they envision. I am a lifetime graduate student by choice because I have many areas of interest. I have three degrees from Georgia State University, a bachelors, masters and specialist degree, in English, Latin, and Education. I also have a specialist degree in Instructional Technology from Valdosta State University. I completed doctoral coursework...
Education & Certification
- Georgia State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Georgia State University - Masters in Education, Latin
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- +215 subjects

Rebecca: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...been tutoring since high school, staring with math and expanded to many other subjects. I have tutored many students in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use for both PC and MAC. I also work with students and adults in the Microsoft Office applications...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Gateway Community College - Associate in Science, Information Technology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- +128 subjects

Carl: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...learn. They all learn differently, and my task is to help all styles of learners develop and LEARN! I've been a teacher and principal for 15 years. I have a Bachelors degree in the Arts. I majored in English with a minor in Education. I have a Masters in Education Administration. I can tutor any subject and grade level in the English Language Arts area including writing, reading, grammar and literature. I don't have a...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Cleveland State University - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- +24 subjects

Sunay: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...worked at the Harvard Management Company and will be joining Bank of America as a investment banking analyst in New York. As a current virtual ACT and peer tutor and volunteer tutor for underprivileged students, I have gained experience in instilling important research, writing, analytical, and mathematical skills in my students. I'm happy to help students with Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Geometry, Precalculus, and AB Calculus. I'm also happy to help students editing, writing, or outlining...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Residual
- ACT Writing
- ACT with Writing
- +59 subjects

Alyssa: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...a researcher for both departments. From high school to the present day I have tutored people my age and younger, and I have experience working with refugee/ELL students; I have collected 2 years of experience. Though I can tutor several subjects, I am most passionate for Japanese, and feel it is my true calling. In my experience helping those who want to learn a foreign language like Japanese, I have found that scaffolding, or building...
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Study Skills and Organization
- ACT Reading
- +26 subjects

Meghana: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...an organization called Camp Kesem where I was a 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 ways of teaching students complex subjects. I have taken intensive coursework...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- PreACT
- +62 subjects
Education & Certification
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- PreACT
- ACT Reading
- +30 subjects

Solomon: Cleveland 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 with Writing
- ACT Reading
- PreACT
- +40 subjects

Michael: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...Tisch School of the Arts where I received my B.F.A. in Drama with a minor in Applied Theatre. During my time at NYU, I studied at the Atlantic Acting School and the Experimental Theatre Wing, sang in a choir called Drama Cantorum, and co-founded a nationally-ranked improv team called Captain Soldier. I also spent an unforgettable semester abroad at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nowadays, I work with a theatre company...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- +63 subjects

Anna: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...college thesis in biology field research won awards at the USM Undergraduate Research Conference in 2013. I completed coursework at USM for the Masters of English Literature program. In 2015, I successfully defended my thesis which examines the New York School and postwar American culture. My experience with tutoring began in 2005 when I tutored my first student in pre-algebra. For the rest of high school and into graduate school, I continued to work one-on-one...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- PreACT
- ACT Residual
- ACT English
- +44 subjects

Kelcey: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
I have 6 years of teaching experience in grades 6-12. Over the years I have taught everything from low level classes to AP Statistics. I have a passion for what I do and a love of math. I can't wait to use my passion and experience to help your student do their best, and feel proud of what they achieved.... To explain or demonstrate every topic in a way that reaches every student no matter where they are at.
Education & Certification
- Indiana State University - Bachelors, Math and Math Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Math
- Geometry
- SAT
- +24 subjects

Ashley-Rose: Cleveland ACT Aspire course instructor
...in both biology and Chemistry. I also hold a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. My dissertation research focused on finding a way to determine skeletal age at death from the microstructure of the human rib. I plan to attend medical school in the future in the hopes of becoming a forensic pathologist. I have worked both formally and informally as a teacher and tutor since 2010....
Education & Certification
- Berry College - Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Anthropology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ACT Aspire
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- +47 subjects