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If you're feeling overwhelmed in your ACT prep, 51Թ can start you in a San Diego ACT course that can help support you in your studies. Whether you have aspirations to pursue a computer science degree or have always dreamed of becoming a physician, the ACT could be is an essential step on your path to college.
The score you receive on an exam like the ACT can play an important role in the way in which colleges view your application. Allowing ample time to prepare can help to optimize your study time and maximize your performance. It is common for high school students at San Diego schools such as Canyon Crest Academy and Torrey Pines High School to take the SAT, but the ACT offers a second chance to show what you know.
Preparing for the ACT can feel initially like a difficult task, but the good news is that you are not alone in the process. Signing up for a San Diego ACT course gives you access to interactive online sessions taught by an expert instructor that can help support you in your study process. Furthermore, these courses include detailed information on the specifics of the way in which the ACT is organized to help maximize your preparation for test day. Let's take a moment to go over the exam format.
What Can a San Diego ACT course help me to review?
The structure of the ACT involves four sections: Math, Reading, English, and Science. There is also an optional Writing section. The ACT is 2 hours and 55 minutes long without the optional Writing section, and it is 3 hours and 35 minutes long with it. Students are encouraged to answer all questions as there is no guessing penalty.
In the Math section, you will be given 60 minutes to answer 60 multiple-choice questions. The subjects include pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Certain types of calculators are allowed for this part of the test. The questions are written to cater to the skills you will have learned throughout high school. You'll want to review topics such as working with equations, calculations, expressions, probabilities, and analyzing and applying data. You'll also want to practice working through questions quickly and effectively to ensure that you have time to answer each one.
The Reading section consists of 40 multiple-choice questions over the course of 35 minutes. These questions are based on passages that assess exam takers based on first-year college-level reading standards. Skills that help for answering these questions may include the ability to distinguish opinions and facts, drawing connections between passages, defining words and phrases, summarizing thoughts, and honing in on key ideas and themes.
In the English section, you will be given 45 minutes to answer 75 multiple-choice questions. Most of the questions in this part ask you to think about how you might edit a piece of text. For this section, it is helpful to know English language concepts such as grammar, punctuation, syntax, organization of topics, and language tone and style. This section assesses your understanding of the written English language.
The Science section lasts 35 minutes and includes 40 multiple-choice questions based on the subjects of Earth/space sciences, chemistry, biology, and physics. For this portion of the test, helpful concepts to study include understanding the scientific experimentation and investigation process and working with data that is organized in multiple formats. The questions are formatted to assess abilities such as analysis and problem-solving that apply to the sciences. Sometimes, there is also a short experimental section following the Science section, but that is not scored.
Last, there is an optional Writing section. In this portion of the test, you will be given 40 minutes to answer an essay prompt that states an issue with three different perspectives. Your task is to express your own perspective on this issue and analyze the relationships between your perspective and one or more of the perspectives presented in the question. Helpful strategies for this section include writing drafts, organizing thoughts and paragraphs, analyzing, and drawing relationships. This portion of the exam is hand-written, but there are certain exceptions for students who have a diagnosed disability.
How does a San Diego ACT class help me to prepare?
ACT classes are offered in an online format that is similar to a classroom structure but from the comfort of your own computer. ACT classes are flexible to meet your busy schedule. When you sign up for a San Diego ACT class, you have the option to select between a 2-week class and a 4-week class based on your individual needs. New classes begin on a weekly basis, so it's simple for you to begin class at the time that feels right for you.
The online class format has multiple benefits for you. The collaborative format allows you to work with your peers just like in an in-person setting. Studying together has been shown to improve overall understanding of subject matter. Moreover, by being interactive, you are able to speak up and ask questions as often as you like. Asking questions helps both you and your peers to improve understanding. And the online format makes class time accessible for you from no matter where you are, whether you are relaxing at home after sports practice or at your favorite local coffee shop for a weekend study session. And, if you find yourself wanting additional support for certain tricky subjects, we also offer one-on-one time, during which you can work with an expert instructor to help you to better understand topics.
How do I get started with a San Diego ACT prep course?
If you want to have a collaborative and supportive classroom right at your fingertips, then 51Թ can help you to register for an ACT prep course today. We understand how busy your high school schedule is and can help you to find a session that works for you. Taking the ACT can feel empowering when you can perform at your best, and we are excited to help you get there.
Contact 51Թ today to learn more about how a San Diego ACT prep course can help get you ready for the ACT.
Jeanine: San Diego ACT course instructor
...Structural Engineering. Upon graduation, I moved to Tanzania to pursue a Fulbright Research Grant where I was able to work with community members to help establish a water distribution system for a rural village. After returning, I completed my Masters level coursework at the University of California, Davis in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I have had a variety of tutoring experiences over the course of my studies, ranging from one-on-one tutoring sessions, to group settings...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- University of California-Davis - Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Environmental Science
- Essay Editing
- Spanish
- +39 subjects
Matt: San Diego ACT course instructor
...different 4 year university. I have been tutoring math, science, and test preparation for 4 years for students of all ages. I am strongest in high level math, which is my favorite subject to tutor as well. My teaching style involves guiding the student through exercises instead of just showing them how to complete them. This way, they are more engaged in the tutoring session and are able to get more out of it. Outside...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- CAHSEE
- Advanced Placement
- +34 subjects
Zhenrui: San Diego ACT course instructor
...well as for AP and IB exams. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, my concentration lies in test prep and math, physics, and chemistry. The area I have the most experience with is test-prep tutoring. Let me be completely frank: reading and math are fun; standardized tests in reading and math are not. My philosophy is to make the process as easy and painless for my students as possible, by sharing tips...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +39 subjects
Matt: San Diego ACT course instructor
...literature, and history. I really enjoy tutoring because I get to help people and I love learning! I believe that it is easiest to learn when we can make personal connections with what we are studying, so I seek out ways to connect the learning to your experiences. I also believe that learning is more effective when it is fun and when it is done in a multi-sensory manner, so I utilize multimedia, tactile learning,...
Education & Certification
- San Diego State University - Bachelors, English
- National University - Masters, Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- CAHSEE
- PSAT
- SAT
- +60 subjects
Daniel: San Diego ACT course instructor
...how to shift my approach to best reach the student. I served as an instructor at a Judo dojo that I grew up in beginning when I was 14, working with elementary school children. I additionally assisted in a 10th grade Algebra class in my sophomore year of high school, then again in a Calculus class offered at UC Berkeley following my senior year of high school. Furthermore, due to my mathematical background, I've often...
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- ISEE
- ACT Writing
- +28 subjects
Ellen: San Diego ACT course instructor
I'm Ellen and I have earned a B.S. in Biology. I have experience tutoring in many subjects and with various age groups ranging from elementary student to college graduates studying for the GRE. I am enthusiastic and take an individualized approach to each of my students.
Education & Certification
- Benedictine University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- GED
- SAT
- Elementary School
- +55 subjects
Tyler: San Diego ACT course instructor
...I have applied to medical school and have gained acceptance. Prior to graduating, I have tutored at a private tutoring company near UC Davis for 2 years. Through this experience, I proven effectiveness in teaching subjects ranging from Elementary math and Common core, to Algebra and Pre-Calculus, as well as Chemistry, Biology, Reading, and Writing. Out of these subjects, I believe that helping students build a strong foundation in Math and Science are most important....
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +37 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- High School Level American Literature
- ACT Writing
- +15 subjects
Ruth: San Diego ACT course instructor
...school to study Molecular Biology. In the meantime, I enjoy working in science and sharing my passion for science to budding students. I love helping students understand how to approach difficult math and science problems without being intimidated, and I hope to relate the importance of a solid education to students. I am very patient, attentive to students' needs, and can tailor lessons to address specific needs that you might have. I enjoy tutoring Biology,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- SAT
- +34 subjects
Keanna: San Diego ACT course instructor
...four years working as a student advisor in a variety of capacities. Moreover, I am currently studying for my LSAT; consequently I am all too familiar with the frustrations that accompany mastering difficult material. As such, I believe it is crucial that students be provided a variety of perspectives and resources to use as tools to solve the problems that consistently stump them. As a tutor, my job is to help students discover and master...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Social Studies
- History
- Test Prep
- +26 subjects
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
- University of California-San Diego - Master of Science, Structural Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- GED
- +47 subjects
Katherine: San Diego ACT course instructor
Hi I'm Kat! I am a recent graduate of UC San Diego with a degree in Bioengineering and a minor in Chemistry. I have several years of experience tutoring math and SAT/ACT preparation as well as swim lessons. When I am not studying or tutoring I love being active with swimming, surfing, or riding my beach cruiser on the boardwalk! I also competed in college on the women's rowing team and I am an avid...
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +28 subjects
Carol: San Diego ACT course instructor
...my graduate degree at San Diego State University. Since my time in San Diego, I have had the opportunity to travel around to many different San Diego City Schools as a visiting teacher. I have extensive experience teaching/tutoring English in all ages as well as test prep and college essays. I am extremely passionate about education. I am a firm believer that every individual has the right to equal education. The power of language and...
Education & Certification
- Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- ASPIRE
- +28 subjects
Katherine: San Diego ACT course instructor
...the Dean's list and my GPA is currently 3.7. I'm currently completing my last course as a long-distance independent study. I also scored a 2040 on my SAT's. Last year, I worked as a tutor in a classroom of high-school students at West Philadelphia. The focus of our sessions was on creating dramatic monologues to be performed at an Arts Festival. I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Northern Virginia Community College. In...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +18 subjects
Reoh: San Diego ACT course instructor
Hello! My name is Reoh, and I am a recent graduate from UC Berkeley with a degree in Political Economy. I am living in the San Diego County near where I grew up for the foreseeable future. At this moment, due to being at high risk for complications from the coronavirus, I will be only available for online tutoring. Looking forward to helping you or your child achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +80 subjects
Caroline: San Diego ACT course instructor
...Medicine with the long term goal of a career in academic medicine. My teaching experience includes volunteering to tutor low income students as well as TA'ing for several introductory biology classes at Caltech. I was also a Dean's tutor in subjects such as biology and chemistry. Currently, I tutor in MCAT preparation for all three sections. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am most passionate about topics relating to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. As...
Education & Certification
- California Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- TOEFL
- AP Statistics
- +51 subjects
Giordano: San Diego ACT course instructor
...is my favorite subject to tutor because I enjoy the challenges of problem solving and being able to share the study habits that made me successful with those that need help. I personally feel math is the funnest subject to learn once you have the right direction. With my tutoring style, I help the student visualize problems by drawing them out whenever possible and explaining every little step of the way in arriving to the...
Education & Certification
- California Lutheran University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- CAHSEE
- CLEP
- SAT
- +26 subjects
Benjamin: San Diego ACT course instructor
...I have been a Teaching Assistant (TA) for three different courses in Engineering. While I was a TA I found that I really loved teaching students and helping them learn, which has helped me to identify my future career path of eventually becoming a professor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Physics, and Biology as I find these subjects fascinating both in and out of the classroom....
Education & Certification
- Florida Gulf Coast University - Unknown, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego - Doctor of Philosophy, Oceanography
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- Middle School Math
- Science
- Arithmetic
- +36 subjects
Education & Certification
- ISPJAE Instituto Superior Politecnico Jose Antonio Echeverria - Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
- UIDE Universidad Internacional del Ecuador - Master in Management, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- SAT
- Geometry
- SAT Math
- +44 subjects
Annik: San Diego ACT course instructor
...in ways they can apply to their every day lives. I am a Chartered Financial Analyst and have found that my reading/writing and analytical skills have helped me tremendously in my career. People feel feel comfortable turing to me for help on analytical and mathematical concepts and I am a point-person for these types of questions.I enjoy writing and reading and have experience in writing and editing. I enjoy working with others and learning what...
Education & Certification
- University of Calgary - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science (Statistics)
- University of San Diego - Masters in Business Administration, Business (Finance)
Subject Expertise
- ACT
- 3rd Grade Reading
- Statistics
- Algebra 2
- +52 subjects