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Kate

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AP Calculus BC
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6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
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9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
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AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...

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Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
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Ethan

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
Ethan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra

I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.

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Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

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Perfect Score
SAT
1510
ACT
36
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Taariq

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Taariq's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a recent graduate of Duke University, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2014. I am primarily a math tutor but I also enjoy teaching chemistry and physics. Math was always my favorite subject in high school and I continued my love of math at Duke. I have also been a middle...

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Duke University

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Test Scores
ACT
33
Kevin

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Kevin

Bachelor of Science
Kevin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level

I am interested in working for Varsity Tutors because I enjoy helping others learn new concepts and progress in whatever they are struggling with. I have significant experience tutoring with a variety of age levels and would be delighted to have an opportunity to work with students through this oppo...

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Stanford University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
35
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Samuel

Applied Mathematics major
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade math
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra

I'm just not very good at it." People tend to not be very excited about topics that they don't understand. Teachers and grades have been making them feel bad whenever they come to class, and there is nothing more frustrating than studying for hours and still not getting any concept. These sorts of t...

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Brown University

Applied Mathematics major

Test Scores
SAT
1590
John

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6+ years

John

Current Grad Student, Legal Studies
John's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Calculus
Calculus

I am currently studying law at Washington University in St. Louis. I have received a B.A. in mathematics from the University of Chicago. Though my life has moved away from the study of math, I remain passionate about math and learning in general. I have always been a strong believer that we learn by...

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University of Chicago

B.A. in Mathematics

Washington University in St. Louis

Current Grad Student, Legal Studies

Daniel

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9+ years

Daniel

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.

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Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

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Perfect Score
ACT
36
Jonathan

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Jonathan

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am a student at Cornell University studying Chemical Engineering and Computer Science. I'm living in Tarrytown right now and can help your son or daughter in math, science, or SAT/ACT prep! Over the past 5 years, I've accumulated many hours of tutoring experience. Some of the subjects I tutor incl...

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Cornell University

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
ACT
34

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AP Calculus BC covers everything in AB plus additional topics: parametric equations, polar coordinates, vector-valued functions, and series (including Taylor and Maclaurin series). BC also moves faster through AB content. A tutor experienced with BC understands how to build connections between these advanced topics and the foundational calculus concepts, and can help you see why series matter for understanding function behavior—not just memorize formulas.

Students typically struggle most with series convergence tests (knowing when to use ratio test vs. comparison test), understanding parametric and polar derivatives, and connecting L'Hôpital's Rule to limit problems. Many also find the conceptual leap to Taylor series difficult—it's easy to plug into a formula but harder to understand why the approximation works. A tutor can break these topics into smaller pieces and use visual explanations (graphing parametric curves, animating series convergence) to build genuine understanding rather than just procedure.

The exam is 3 hours 15 minutes for 45 questions, split between multiple-choice (no calculator, then calculator-allowed) and free response. A strong strategy is to spend roughly 1.5 minutes per multiple-choice question and save harder ones for later, then allocate 10-15 minutes per free-response question. A tutor can help you practice this pacing with full-length practice tests, identify which question types slow you down (series problems often take longer), and develop shortcuts for calculations so you're not racing the clock on computational steps.

Common errors include: forgetting to check endpoints when finding absolute extrema, misidentifying which convergence test applies to a series, making sign errors with polar derivatives (the formula is r²dθ/dr, not r dθ/dr), and losing points on free response by not showing sufficient work or justifying answers. Many students also second-guess correct answers on the no-calculator section when they should trust their algebra. Tutoring helps you recognize and avoid these patterns through targeted practice on past exams and error analysis.

Yes—a tutor can identify exactly which AB concepts are holding you back (often implicit differentiation, related rates, or integration by parts) and rebuild those foundations while keeping you moving forward in BC content. This is more efficient than starting over; a skilled tutor will show you how AB gaps directly impact BC topics like parametric derivatives or improper integrals, so you see why filling the gap matters right now.

Series convergence is conceptual: the ratio test works because it compares growth rates of consecutive terms, the integral test works because it connects series to areas under curves, and alternating series converge when terms shrink to zero. A tutor can help you visualize these ideas (drawing the integral test, animating how ratios behave), work through why each test answers a specific question about the series, and practice choosing tests by recognizing patterns in the series structure—not by flowchart. This approach makes the tests stick and helps you apply them to unfamiliar series on the exam.

Free response requires clear justification and communication—you can't just write an answer. A tutor helps you practice writing explanations for each step (e.g., 'By the Intermediate Value Theorem, since f is continuous and changes sign, a zero exists'), showing all work even when you use a calculator, and correctly interpreting what the question is asking (does it want a derivative or an antiderivative?). Working through released exam free responses with feedback is the best preparation; a tutor can grade your work like the AP graders do and show you exactly where you're losing points.

You'll need to find zeros, compute definite integrals, and solve equations numerically on the calculator section. But many students waste time fumbling with calculator syntax or don't know their calculator can compute derivatives numerically. A tutor familiar with BC exams knows which calculator skills actually save time (and which are traps) and can show you efficient techniques—like using your calculator's solver feature for related rates problems or computing Taylor polynomial remainders quickly. The goal is using your calculator as a tool, not a crutch.

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