ACT prep · One-on-one · Online
Online ACT tutor for every section.
Vidansa Education is a private online ACT tutor for students who want a higher composite and a clear plan for getting there. Rijul works one-on-one with each student on English, math and reading, the three sections behind the composite, and on the optional science section and essay.
Taught by Rijul, a UC Berkeley Regents’ Scholar
Dual degree in Data Science and Business Administration
Teaches middle school math through AP Calculus, SAT and ACT
Who it’s for
For students who know the material but run out of time.
The ACT rewards speed as much as knowledge. These are the places students most often lose points:
Pace on English
Fifty questions in 35 minutes leaves about 42 seconds each. Students need grammar rules they can apply on sight, not ones they have to reason out.
Math that runs wide
Forty-five questions in 50 minutes, from pre-algebra to trigonometry. Knowing when to skip a question and come back matters as much as the math.
Reading against the clock
Thirty-six questions in 40 minutes. Strong readers still lose points by reading every passage the same way instead of reading for the questions.
Science that isn’t a science test
The optional science section is mostly about reading charts, experiments and competing hypotheses. Preparing for a content test is preparing for the wrong thing.
The ACT
What the test looks like now.
- Where
- On paper or online, at a test center.
- Core sections
- English: 50 questions in 35 minutes. Math: 45 in 50 minutes. Reading: 36 in 40 minutes.
- Optional
- Science: 40 questions in 40 minutes. Writing: one essay in 40 minutes.
- Composite
- 1 to 36, from English, math and reading. Science and the essay are scored separately.
- Calculator
- Allowed on the math section, under ACT’s calculator policy.
- Timing
- Two hours and five minutes for the core test, longer with science or the essay.
Test dates change from year to year, so the plan works back from whichever date you choose.
What we cover
Every section, plus the essay.
English
- Punctuation, sentence structure and usage
- Organization, transitions and purpose
- Concise, precise and consistent wording
Math
- Number and quantity, algebra, functions, geometry, statistics and probability
- Rates, percentages, proportional reasoning, area and volume
- Modeling: turning a real situation into math
Reading
- Central ideas, sequence and cause
- Word meaning, purpose and point of view
- Arguments, evidence and paired passages
Science and the essay
- Tables, graphs and experimental design
- Weighing models, inferences and results
- Planning and arguing an essay against the clock
SAT or ACT?
Which test should your student take?
Colleges that consider test scores accept either one, so the right test is the one your student scores higher on.
| Difference | SAT | ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Digital and adaptive, in Bluebook | Paper or online; not adaptive |
| Pace | About 70 to 95 seconds a question | About 40 to 70 seconds a question |
| Math | Calculator throughout, Desmos built in | Calculator allowed; 45 questions in 50 minutes |
| Science | No separate section | Optional section |
| Scoring | 400 to 1600 | 1 to 36 |
Leaning toward the SAT? See SAT prep
How it works
From practice test to test day.
Sessions take place on weekdays after school, until 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and on weekends.
- 01
A free consultation
We talk through your student’s goals, a realistic target score, and which test date fits around school.
- 02
A timed practice ACT
A full-length official practice test under real timing, scored section by section, so the plan starts from evidence.
- 03
A written plan
Which sections to push, which to hold steady, and how many practice tests to take before test day.
- 04
One-on-one sessions
Content first, then pacing work on the question types costing your student the most points.
- 05
Updates for parents
Written notes on practice scores and section-by-section progress, so the next step is never a guess.
Your tutor
Your student’s ACT tutor: Rijul.
Each ACT student works one-on-one with Rijul, Vidansa’s founder. He is a UC Berkeley Regents’ Scholar with a dual degree in Data Science and Business Administration.
His background includes analytical roles at Houlihan Lokey and Summit Partners during his Berkeley summers, and work at a leading North American educational consulting firm. His sessions follow one principle: explain first, then practice, so every timed set practices something the student already understands.
Testimonials
What families say.
“My two kids, now 7th and 5th grades, have been working with Rijul for 2.5 years, and both started well behind grade level. Both my kids wrapped up the previous school year top of their classes. My son was invited to compete in a global math competition as a representative of the school for this current school term. Math has become their favorite subject, they look forward to new concepts and challenges, and tackle them with true confidence.
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“Rijul not only teaches them math, but also instills a genuine curiosity and joy for learning. My kids love their tutoring sessions, and actively ask for extra time with Rijul if they have an exam to prep for.
“Rijul truly cares about his students. We started working together in CA, then relocated to Hong Kong. Despite the time difference, Rijul has made sure my kids do not skip a beat in math. My son also often praises that Rijul teaches in ways he can actually understand.
“We are so deeply grateful for all the work Rijul has done.”
TS · Parent of 5th and 7th graders, Hong Kong “Rijul has been an incredible math and science tutor for my daughter. Beyond helping her strengthen her understanding of the subjects, he has helped her become more diligent, confident, and accountable as a student. What really sets Rijul apart is how invested he is in her success — he checks in regularly, follows up on her progress, and genuinely cares about her outcomes. We have seen a meaningful difference in both her confidence and her approach to school since working with him.”
CG · Parent of a 10th grader, Palo Alto, CA
Questions
ACT tutoring questions.
How much does ACT tutoring cost?
$150 per hour for one-on-one ACT prep. The first call, a consultation, is free.
Do you cover science and the essay?
Yes. Alongside English, math and reading, Rijul prepares students for the optional science section and the optional essay, if their colleges want them.
Should my student take the SAT or the ACT?
Whichever they score higher on. If you’re unsure, we can start with a practice test of each and decide from the results.
How are sessions held?
Live over Zoom, one-on-one, with a shared whiteboard for working problems together.
What times are available?
Weekdays after school, until 8 p.m. Eastern Time, which is 5 p.m. on the West Coast. Weekends work too.
How do we start?
Send the form below. Rijul replies within 2 hours during the day (Eastern Time) to arrange a free consultation.
Free consultation
Book a free ACT consultation.
Tell us about your student, their target test date and any recent scores.
Prefer email?
rijul@vidansaeducation.com