SAT/ACT Expert |36 ACT Scorer | Build Skills & Confidence

Coretta L.

The ACT and SAT aren't just tests of what you know. They're tests of how well you understand the questions, recognize patterns, and use your time. I love showing students that these are skills they can learn! My goal is to help you raise your score while feeling more confident, capable, and in control.

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT, was a National Merit Finalist, and earned my bachelor's degree in Political Science with honors from Northwestern University and my master's degree in Peace Research and Security Studies from the University of Hamburg. I have also worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), with experience using individualized, evidence-based teaching strategies to support student learning.

I previously tutored ACT and SAT students with The Princeton Review (2022–2023), and I now run Actual College Prep, where I work with high school students individually and in school programs. Most recently, I designed and taught a 10-day SAT/PSAT program for over 250 juniors and seniors at Kamehameha Schools Maui. I've helped private ACT students improve their composite scores by 4–5 points, including one student who gained 5 points in just seven sessions.

My approach is strategic, personal, and encouraging. We identify what's holding you back, then focus on the skills that will make the biggest difference. I teach students to think like test writers: recognize question patterns, eliminate tempting wrong answers, use tools like Desmos, and approach reading, writing, and math with a clear plan. I also incorporate practical strategies for managing test anxiety and building confidence. You don't need to be a "natural test taker" to improve. You need a method that makes sense to you and someone in your corner who knows how to teach it.