ACT preparation, one student at a time

Earlier is better, because the habits this work targets take repetition to change. Starting several months out leaves room for a full cycle: diagnose, work, re-test, adjust. Families who come in a few weeks before a test date can still gain, but the realistic goal shifts toward pacing and triage rather than content.

Most students begin with weekly 60- or 90-minute sessions, customized around the student’s course load and academic goals. Each meeting follows a structured but flexible framework: recap, focused instruction, then guided practice. Progress is reviewed with parents or guardians after each session, and scheduling is adaptable to weekdays and weekends.

Students frequently report a noticeable difference in comprehension and motivation after their first session. Individual students have gone on to gain as much as 8 points on their composite score, and as much as 12 points on the English section. Those are the largest results to date rather than typical ones — what any given student gains depends on their starting point, the time available, and the work they put in. Collectively, students tutored by Dr. McClure have received well over $150,000 in merit-based and ACT-based scholarship funds. No honest tutor can promise a specific score increase, and you should be wary of anyone who does.

No. Your student already has a full course load, and prep homework tends to get skipped or rushed late at night, which builds worse habits than doing nothing. The work happens during the session, where Dr. McClure can see how your student is actually thinking and correct it in the moment.

Official released ACT exams, because imitation questions written by third parties train the wrong instincts. Anything added beyond that is chosen for the individual student to address a specific weakness, rather than handed out as a standard packet.

Yes. Drawing from behavioral and neuropsychological principles, EM Tutoring identifies how a student’s processing differences influence performance under timed conditions, then adapts pacing and mentorship accordingly. There is an optional field on the contact form where you can share as much or as little as you like.

Rates depend on session length and how often you meet, so we go over pricing on the introductory call. There’s no obligation and no pressure to book on the spot.