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1-on-1 ACT Prep

Personalized ACT Prep Tutoring

Free Consultation & Free First Session

Boost your ACT score with one-on-one instruction from our expert tutors. Our best students have gained 7+ points*. Start with a free consultation to map out your plan.

A tutor working one-on-one with a student on ACT prep
  • Certified ACT specialists, the top 5% of applicants
  • A personalized plan built around your target score
  • Our best students have gained 7+ points*

* Our best students have improved 7+ points. Most students who complete our program gain 3 to 7 points. Individual results vary with starting score, effort, and time invested.

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500+ students have raised their score through our program

7+ ptsPoint gains for our best students
Top 5%Only the strongest tutor applicants make our team
500+Students have raised their score through our program
1-on-1Every session is private and personalized
Timing, Focus & Strategy

Built for the ACT's Pace

The ACT is faster and more endurance-based than the SAT, with a dedicated Science Reasoning section. Our tutors train students to manage time, anticipate question types, and sustain focus through all four sections.

Available online nationwide and in person in San Diego, Berkeley, Salt Lake City, and Denver.

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ACT Prep Tutoring with High Performance Tutoring
Your Path to a Higher Score

How It Works

1Build the Plan

Start with a free consultation. We learn your student's current ability level, target score, test date, schedule, and goals, then recommend the right path forward.

2Target the Highest-Impact Areas

Your student is matched with an expert ACT tutor who uses practice-test results to identify the weaknesses with the biggest potential impact on their score.

3Practice, Reassess, Repeat

After focused practice and tutoring, we reassess progress, identify the next highest-impact opportunities, and repeat the cycle until your student reaches their goal.

Our Method

ACT Prep Built Around High-Impact Improvement

Practice-Test Driven

We use full-length practice tests to see exactly where points are being lost across all four sections.

Prioritized by Score Impact

Not every weakness matters equally. We focus first on the skills and question types most likely to move your student's score.

Pacing & Endurance

The ACT rewards speed and stamina. We train students to move quickly and accurately and to sustain focus to the last question.

Continuous Reassessment

We continually test, measure what's changed, and refocus on the next highest-impact opportunities.

Choose Your Program

ACT Prep Programs

Focused Prep 12 hours · 4 to 6 weeks
Online$1,200$100/hr
Starting at $105/month with financing*

Best for students with a shorter timeline or a few specific areas to improve.

Comprehensive Prep 48 hours · 4 to 6 months
Online$3,840$80/hr
Starting at $338/month with financing*

Best for students starting earlier who want the most thorough preparation and time for multiple improvement cycles.

Not sure how much prep your student needs? We'll recommend the right plan during your free consultation.

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New families get an extra tutoring hour free with any program (12 hours purchased = 13 hours of tutoring).

* Monthly payments shown are 12-month plans at 10% APR, the lowest rate offered through Affirm. Your actual rate (10% to 36% APR) depends on your credit and is subject to approval. You can also pay in full. Either way, your first hour is free.

Meet Our Tutors

A Few Of Our ACT Tutors

Victor, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Victor C.

5.0
Coronado, CA
Online In-Person
SAT ACT ChemistryComputer ScienceMathPhysicsStatistics

I am a graduate of Harvey Mudd College and a PhD student of mathematics. I have been a university math instructor for 7 years and have …

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Payton, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Payton T.

4.9
La Jolla, CA
Online In-Person
SAT ACT BiologyChemistryMathPhysicsStatistics

I have more than five years of experience tutoring from the elementary school to advanced undergraduate level. My background is at the University of Utah and …

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Ingo, tutor at High Performance Tutoring

Ingo W.

4.9
Brighton, MA
Online
SAT ACT ChemistryForeign LanguageMath

I've been a tutor at High Performance Tutoring for over five years now, and I feel very fortunate that I found an occupation that lets me …

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Real Reviews

Real Students. Real Results.

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My daughter Hannah raised her ACT score from a 26 to a 33 after completing an intensive twelve-week training program with High Performance Tutoring. This score will open up so many doors for her!
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Pamela High School Parent
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I took their ACT prep course and they helped me raise my score from a 26 to a 33! They knew exactly what I needed to practice and my tutor was outstanding. When I saw my score I was nearly in tears. I'm confident the change will be the difference between acceptance and rejection at my top-choice college.
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Hanna P. Salt Lake City Student
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We've used High Performance for two years. Victor helped my son with Chemistry, his grade went from a D to a B+, and he ended up liking the class. They've also tutored him in Algebra and for the ACT. They genuinely enjoy working with the kids, and the kids enjoy working with them!
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Wendy L. Salt Lake City Parent
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I've worked with Victor for over a year and I'm beyond satisfied with his expertise. He explains very thoroughly, and in a way that sticks! All A's on tests I study with him for. Highly recommended for subject tutoring and SAT/ACT prep.
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Ryan B. San Diego Student
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David took the ACT and SAT each only once after his tutoring, and he was accepted to Harvard. We'd love your very best tutor for our youngest now.
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Katherine K. Salt Lake City Parent
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We've been very impressed with the methodical, detailed tutoring by Ingo. He's been working with our son on his SAT and ACT prep. Extremely pleased so far!
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Kim T. East Bay Parent
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My children have loved every tutor we have used from High Performance. The tutors have helped them excel in their studies in the classroom and helped them succeed on the AP, IB, ACT, and SAT exams!
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Trish High School Parent
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Calling High Performance Tutoring was one of our best decisions after treading water with other options for our daughter's ACT. My daughter jumped 6 points on the ACT and felt great about her improvement. We'd highly recommend them for a motivated student eager to improve!
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Brent W. Salt Lake City Parent
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Gopi is an amazing tutor, my son's ACT score went up 6 points, from a 28 to a 34. Thank you!
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Janet N. Salt Lake City Parent
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A belated thank you to Liz for a semester of math tutoring. She essentially taught all of Algebra Honors II. My child received an A in the class and scored in the 99th percentile of the PSAT. We could not have done it without your kindness and teaching skills!
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Gina N. Denver Parent
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My daughter has had many tutors over the years, and Michael was by far her favorite. He was organized, made a plan, and executed it. He explained the hows and whys of each problem so well.
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Stephanie H. Denver Parent
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By far and away, Christian has been the best tutor. On my PDE exam I got a 91.4%. He conveys the concepts in a way I can understand and explain back myself.
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Daniel P. University Student
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A Parent's Question

“Is the ACT a better fit than the SAT for my child?”

For many students, yes, especially strong, fast readers who do well with the Science section. In your free consultation we can help you figure out which test plays to your child's strengths, then build a plan around it. Your first session is free too for new students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your tutor starts by pinpointing exactly where you're getting stuck, then builds a personalized plan to close those gaps and build real understanding, not just homework answers. Every session is one-on-one and tailored to how you learn.

New families always get the first hour of tutoring free, and it never counts against a package. So even when you enroll in a program, the free hour is on top of it: a 12-hour package is really 13 hours of tutoring, a 24-hour package is 25, and so on. It's a no-risk way to meet your tutor and make sure it's the right fit before you commit.
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Our ACT prep is sold as a package of tutoring hours, and the more hours you buy, the lower the per-hour rate. Online pricing is the same everywhere; in-person is a little higher. You can see the full price of each program, online and in person, in the programs section on this page. Not sure how many hours your student needs? We'll recommend the right plan during your free consultation.
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You can pay for your package in full with any major credit card, or spread the cost over 12 months with financing through Affirm on any of our programs. There's no payment required to book your consultation, and your first hour is free either way.

For in-person sessions you choose what's most convenient, your home, a local library, or a coffee shop, at the same price either way. We tutor in person in the San Diego, Berkeley, Salt Lake City, and Denver metro areas, and online anywhere in the U.S. Once you're matched, you and your tutor settle on a regular spot that works for you both.

The whole test, not just the math. Our ACT program is comprehensive: we cover every section, English, Math, Reading, and Science, along with overall test strategy, pacing, and endurance. We build the plan around the areas with the biggest impact on your student's score.

Yes! It's our most popular option. We meet on Zoom or Google Meet in an interactive video classroom that's every bit as personalized as meeting in person, and it's typically more cost-effective. It also opens up our entire national network of tutors instead of limiting you to who's nearby, so you get the best possible match for your subject and goals, from anywhere in the U.S.

We hire only the top 5% of tutor applicants and train them to become High Performance Certified, vetted for subject mastery, teaching ability, and personality. And unlike companies that just hand you a name from a directory, our tutors work as a team: they share notes and coordinate behind the scenes, so switching tutors or getting help across multiple subjects stays seamless. You're not getting a random tutor, you're getting one of the best, backed by a whole team.

We match your student with a tutor who specializes in the ACT and has a track record of raising scores, weighing your student's target score, timeline, strengths, and learning style. For online sessions we can draw from our full national team, not just tutors nearby. Consistency helps, so your student works with the same tutor throughout the program.

Just let us know and we'll match you with a different tutor at no extra cost, no awkward conversation needed. Because our tutors work as a team and share notes, a new tutor can pick up right where the last one left off. We care about the right fit, not just any fit.

For most students who complete our program, SAT scores typically improve 150–300 points and ACT scores 3–7 points, and those are typical ranges, not a ceiling: our best students have gained 300+ points on the SAT and 7+ on the ACT. Results aren't guaranteed; the single biggest factor is the effort you put in between sessions, and our personalized approach is built to maximize every point.

Absolutely! We understand that life happens. We only ask for 6 hours' notice to reschedule or cancel a session, which is far more generous than the 24-hour policy most tutoring companies require. Just contact us and we'll find a new time that works. You can also log in to your account and reschedule or cancel a session there. You have complete control over your schedule.

Last updated September 2026

Ready When You Are

Ready to raise your ACT score?

Book a free consultation to map out your student's plan with an expert ACT coach. For new students the first tutoring session is also free.