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Jessica

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Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

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Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
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Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

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Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
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Molly

Master of Science in Education
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
1st-8th Grade math
1st-8th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra

I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...

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Northwestern University

Master of Science in Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Charlie

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6+ years

Charlie

Bachelor of Science
Charlie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

I am a current student at Cornell University with a 4.0 GPA. In High School, I was a National AP Scholar and a National Merit Finalist. I am passionate about helping students succeed, and I am patient and enjoy walking through multiple methods to help a student find what works best for them. I enjoy...

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Cornell University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Nathan

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4+ years

Nathan

Bachelor in Arts, History
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I specialize in writing, public speaking, and test taking. My goal for every...

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Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1530
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Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...

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University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35
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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

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Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1510
ACT
36
Tom

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Tom

PHD, American Studies
Tom's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Geometry
Calculus

I am a firm believer that clear, precise communication between student and tutor makes for a productive and fulfilling learning experience. When I work with students, I strive to listen carefully to find out exactly where they are struggling, and to impart corresponding strategies clearly and concis...

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Boston University

PHD, American Studies

Harvard University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Catherine

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Catherine

PHD, History
Catherine's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am a graduate student in the humanities who is lucky enough to teach, read, and write for a living. I am passionately committed to educational access and helping young people reach their full potential. It has been my privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ra...

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Stanford University

PHD, History

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Patrick

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Patrick

JD
Patrick's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in World History
PSAT Writing Skills

I'm a graduate of Duke University where I received a JD and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. ...

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Emory University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Duke University

JD

Duke University

MA in History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvements depend on your starting point and commitment level. Students working with a tutor typically see gains of 1-3 points on the AP scale (1-5), though some students improve more significantly. The most important factor is identifying your weak areas—whether that's analyzing primary sources, understanding complex historical causation, or managing the essay timing—and addressing them systematically.

A tutor can help you focus on the specific skills holding you back rather than studying everything equally, which is how most students prep on their own.

Most students benefit from 3-5 hours of focused studying per week, starting 2-3 months before the exam. However, quality matters more than quantity. Working with a tutor helps you use that time strategically—targeting weak periods or topics rather than passively reviewing notes.

Students who cram everything in the final weeks often struggle with retention and test-taking strategy. A tutor can help you spread learning across months using spaced repetition, which research shows strengthens long-term recall and deepens understanding.

The biggest challenge is learning to think like a historian—moving beyond memorizing facts to analyzing causation, evaluating conflicting historical interpretations, and making evidence-based arguments. Students often arrive at tutoring able to list events but struggling to explain why they mattered or how they connected.

The second challenge is pacing. With 105 minutes, students need to manage 55 multiple-choice questions (80 minutes) and three essays, which requires both speed and accuracy. A tutor can teach you how to approach different question types strategically and practice under timed conditions.

The three essays—the Document-Based Question (DBQ), Long Essay, and Short Answer—each require different strategies. For the DBQ, spend 15 minutes reading and annotating documents for evidence before writing your thesis. For the Long Essay, choose the prompt that matches your strengths and create a quick outline. Short Answers require clear topic sentences with specific evidence—no elaborate introductions needed.

A tutor can give you feedback on your actual essays, showing you exactly how to strengthen your thesis statements, weave in evidence more effectively, and hit the rubric requirements. Practice writing timed essays is especially valuable since many students understand the material but struggle with execution under pressure.

An effective tutor understands not just American history, but the AP exam's specific expectations. They know that AP scoring prioritizes historical reasoning over memorization, and they focus on teaching you to analyze sources, construct arguments, and manage timing rather than listing facts.

They also diagnose exactly where you're struggling—whether you're weak on a particular era, struggling with essay structure, or rushing through multiple-choice—and target those gaps. The best tutors teach you strategies you can apply to questions you've never seen before, building genuine historical thinking skills.

Yes, absolutely. Taking a full-length practice exam under timed conditions gives you a baseline score and reveals exactly where you're losing points. Are you getting questions wrong because you don't know the material, or because you're misreading questions? Are you running out of time on essays? Are you struggling with a specific era or theme?

Once a tutor sees your practice test, they can create a personalized plan to address your actual weak spots rather than generic AP prep. This makes your tutoring sessions much more efficient and targeted.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about what to expect. A tutor helps by familiarizing you with every section—you'll see dozens of practice questions and essays, so nothing surprises you on test day. You'll also practice under timed, exam-like conditions repeatedly, which builds confidence through repetition.

Additionally, learning a concrete strategy for each question type reduces the cognitive load during the exam. When you know exactly how to approach a DBQ or eliminate wrong answers on multiple-choice, you feel more in control, which significantly reduces anxiety.

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