✓ All tutoring sessions are conducted entirely in English
This page is also available in Portuguese for parents who prefer it
Online ACT® Specialist
for São Paulo Students
São Paulo has test prep options — but most of them are group classes with generic curricula. One-on-one online tutoring means a plan built from your child's actual score report, not from what the whole class happens to need.
The Process
How Tutoring Works
One-on-one, online, and built around your child's actual score report — not a class curriculum.
Share Your Score Report
Send the official ACT score report and I'll analyze exactly where points are being lost — down to the specific question types and topics. This is what individual tutoring offers that group classes cannot.
Get Your Precision Point Map
A free custom week-by-week plan built from your child's results, not a standard curriculum. Every topic maps to what appears on real ACT tests. No filler, no repeating what your child already knows.
Start Tutoring
Focused 1-on-1 sessions, conducted entirely in English, scheduled around São Paulo time. Every session targets only the gaps the score report identified. Progress is measurable and tied to specific topics.
São Paulo Schools
Students From Across São Paulo
Online tutoring means São Paulo students are not limited by proximity. Students from American, British, and IB-curriculum schools work with me on the same schedule and curriculum.
Schools served include:
And many more schools across São Paulo and Brazil.
What Parents Say
Results That Speak for Themselves
We tried group classes first. Our son was covering material he already knew while the actual weak areas were untouched. One-on-one tutoring focused on the real gaps and he improved four points.
Scheduling around the time zone was easier than we expected — São Paulo is only 1–2 hours ahead of New York. The tutor knew exactly which English rules the ACT tests and which ones don't appear. No wasted time.
We assumed in-person São Paulo tutoring would be better than online. We were wrong. Consistent online sessions produced more progress than sporadic in-person ones ever had.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to the questions São Paulo families ask most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ACT available in São Paulo?
Yes. Graded School in Morumbi is the longest-running ACT test center in São Paulo and a registered examination center. Additional centers rotate by date. Seats are limited — early registration is strongly advised, particularly for September and October sittings.
Are all sessions conducted in English?
Yes. All tutoring sessions are conducted entirely in English. The ACT is an English-language test, and English-medium instruction is the most effective preparation approach. This page is available in Portuguese only to help parents understand the service.
How is this different from the group classes available in São Paulo?
Group classes cover the same content for every student regardless of where their specific gaps are. Individual tutoring builds the plan from your child's actual score report, covering only what needs improvement. The result is faster, more targeted preparation.
What ACT score does my child need for top US universities?
For Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, and Princeton, the working benchmark for international applicants from competitive pools is 34–36. For strong universities with Brazilian communities — Northeastern, NYU, USC, BU, BC, Tufts, Babson — 33–35 is competitive and 32+ typically opens meaningful merit-aid tiers. For mid-tier privates with merit aid like Tulane, Miami, SMU, and Wake Forest, 30–33 is the working range.
How does the time zone work for scheduling?
São Paulo is 1–2 hours ahead of US Eastern (BRT, UTC-3). Practically, scheduling a São Paulo student is no different from scheduling a Boston student. After-school sessions in São Paulo correspond to standard US East Coast tutoring hours. Sessions run on Zoom with shared annotation, recorded for review.
How long does preparation take?
It depends on the gap between the current score and the target. Most students working consistently see measurable progress within four to six weeks. Significant improvements — four or more composite points — typically require two to four months of sustained preparation.
Has the ACT changed for 2026?
Yes. The Science section is now optional, alongside Writing. The composite is built from English, Math, and Reading. For Brazilian students applying to US schools, taking Science is no longer required unless a specific target program requests it.
When should a São Paulo student start prep?
The Brazilian academic calendar runs late January through early December — opposite the US calendar. Most students take a diagnostic in 1º Ano do Ensino Médio, sit for the test in June or September of 1º Ano, and re-take in October or December of 2º Ano if needed. For Early Decision and Early Action, the September sitting of 2º Ano is the practical last opportunity.
Can Brazilian students get financial aid at US universities?
Yes, but the path varies. A small group of well-resourced privates — Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Amherst, Williams — are need-blind for international applicants and offer full need-based aid. A larger group offers merit-based aid tied directly to academic profile, including ACT scores. Public US flagships generally do not offer need-based aid to international students.
Is this online tutoring only, or in-person in São Paulo?
Online only, taught live, one-on-one. There is no São Paulo-based office. The advantage is access to a US-based ACT specialist working with the test daily — focused on this student specifically, with same-time-zone scheduling that makes the online format functionally identical to working with a tutor across town.