One-on-one ACT® & SAT® tutoring
Every student gets a Precision Point Map — a week-by-week plan built from their specific score report. Not a generic curriculum. Not a course. A plan for this student, for this score, for this test date.
The Precision Point Map
Before the first tutoring session, every student gets a written plan. Here’s what it looks like.
Precision Point Map
Dear Heather,
Based on your ACT® Score Report, here is your Precision Point Map. To get your son at least a 4 point increase on the ACT®, here’s the plan. We’d need to spread the sessions over 9 weeks.
| Week | Subsection | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | English Approach / CSE | 4 |
| Week 2 | English CSE & POW | 2–3 |
| Week 3 | Math IES | 2 |
| Week 4 | Math MDL & PHM | 2–3 |
| Week 5 | Reading Strategy | 2 |
| Week 6 | Reading KID | 2 |
| Week 7 | Reading C&S IKI | 2 |
| Week 8 | Science IOD EMI SI / Outside Science Knowledge | 2–3 |
| Week 9 | Practice Test | — |
All the very best,
Alexander Charles
Alexander Charles Tutoring
Sample plan. Every student’s map is different — built from their actual score report, target score, and timeline.
Who it’s for
Students with a score report in hand
The score report is the starting point for everything. Once there's real data — composite score, section scores, reporting categories — every session can be targeted. Students who have already sat for the ACT at least once get the most out of tutoring.
Students 3–12 weeks from a test date
That window is long enough to close meaningful gaps and short enough that the material stays fresh. Students preparing further out benefit more from self-study first, then tutoring when the easy gains have been exhausted.
Students stuck at a plateau
Self-study hits a ceiling. Students who have prepared independently and stopped improving typically have specific blind spots — things they don't know they don't know. That's where one-on-one work is hardest to replace.
High-achieving students going for a top score
Getting from a 30 to a 34 is a different problem than getting from a 20 to a 24. Both are solvable — but the upper range requires precision on question types that rarely appear and that most prep courses never cover.
See the pricing
Hourly and package options — transparent, no hidden fees.
What makes it different
- You know who you're working with
- Every article on this site was written by me. When you reach out, you already have a clear picture of how I teach. That's not something a tutoring company can offer — they assign whoever is available.
- No wasted sessions
- The Precision Point Map identifies the highest-value topics before the first session. Time is never spent reviewing material your child already knows.
- The ACT and SAT only
- I don't tutor general subjects. Standardized test prep is a specific skill — the format, the timing, the question patterns. Specialization matters.
- Online, which is actually better
- Every resource — practice tests, score reports, question walkthroughs — is on a screen anyway. Online sessions remove the commute without removing any of the work.
What parents say
“Dominique went from a 19 on her ACT to 24 in two weeks. This gave her more options on schools.”
— Parent
“Alex has a way to comb through weaknesses in a patient and gentle manner allowing his students to grow.”
— Parent
“She just took the SAT and felt very prepared. There was even one question he reviewed but said it is hardly ever on the test — and it was.”
— Parent
“We certainly appreciate your excellent assistance and incredible strategies shared with Daniel to improve his ACT exam score.”
— Parent
Common questions
- How many sessions does a typical student need?
- Most students see meaningful improvement in 5–10 sessions. The Precision Point Map is built around a specific target and timeline, so the number of sessions isn't arbitrary — it's calculated from the gap between current score and goal.
- Does my child need a score report before getting started?
- It helps, but it's not required. Students who haven't taken the test yet can start with a free official practice test, which generates a usable score report. The first session is built around whatever data is available.
- How long are sessions?
- All sessions are 60 minutes.
- ACT or SAT — which should my child take?
- That depends on the student. The two tests have different structures and reward different strengths. If you're not sure, reach out — I can walk through the decision with you.
- How quickly can results improve?
- It varies by student, starting score, and how much time is available. A 4–6 point improvement in 9 weeks is realistic for many students. Some improve faster. Results depend on effort between sessions as much as in them.
Ready to build your child’s Precision Point Map?
Share your child’s score report and target. I’ll come back with a plan and a straight answer on whether tutoring makes sense.