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Lauren

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Lauren

Master of Arts
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

I am currently an English, Social Studies, and Spanish I Instructor at a 1:1 school for middle school and high school students with learning differences. I was previously a college advisor for a nonprofit organization that assists college students from low-income backgrounds. I've been tutoring writ...

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University of Chicago

Master of Arts

Augustana University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Ben

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ben

Current Grad Student, Creative Writing
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am a high school history teacher who has also worked as a teaching assistant at one of the country's top 10 colleges. I've taught ACT/SAT prep for about 4 years to students at all ends of the academic spectrum: from those working with learning disabilities/accommodations & struggling with timing t...

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Ball State University

Bachelor of Science, History

Northwestern University

Current Grad Student, Creative Writing

Patrick

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Patrick

Master of Arts, Library and Information Science
Patrick's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax
Education

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Master of Arts, Library and Information Science

Valparaiso University

Bachelor in Arts, History

Bryan

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Bryan

Bachelors, History and Political Science
Bryan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am part of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history major honor society. I graduated with honors and completed an undergraduate honors thesis. I am currently working on a MA in Archaeology and Biblical History; eventually planning to pursue a PhD. I have worked in the IT industry for 5 years and curr...

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Greenville College

Bachelors, History and Political Science

Richard

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Richard

Masters, Law
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Upper Level

I am a graduate of Georgetown University and Loyola University-New Orleans' College of Law. I possess a B.S. in International Relations with a concentration in International Politics and a J.D. I have over 5 years' tutoring experience with students from elementary, middle, high school and university...

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Loyola University-New Orleans

Masters, Law

Georgetown University

Bachelors, International Politics

Lauren

Certified Tutor

Lauren

Bachelors, Double major in Elementary Education and Sociology with a concentration in Speical Education
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Elementary School
English
Essay Editing

I am an enthusiastic kindergarten teacher who is passionate about helping my students find success! I enjoy helping children excel in reading and love being able to connect the unique interests of my students to their learning. I love working with students of all abilities, and I am Special Educatio...

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College of Saint Elizabeth

Bachelors, Double major in Elementary Education and Sociology with a concentration in Speical Education

Victor

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Victor

Masters, The Art of Teaching
Victor's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
American Literature
Elementary School Reading

I believe in helping students develop the skills that lie within him/her so that they are prepared for all education situations in life.

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Marygrove College

Masters, The Art of Teaching

Madonna University

Bachelors, English

Trishani

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Trishani

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Trishani's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
AP Psychology
Art

I am a student at the University of Michigan, pursuing a major in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and Business. I am committed to helping instill the element of curiosity into students and giving them the tools to ensure success. I have eight years of tutoring experience starting at elementary sc...

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1400
Christina

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Christina

Master in Public Health Administration, Non-profit and Public Administration State Certified Teacher
Christina's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra

I hold a BA from UMass Amherst in Political Economy and MS from Brooklyn College in Mathematics Education, both summa cum laude. I am currently attending NYU Wagner, working on my Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Education Policy.I have been a NYC DOE math teacher for the pas...

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NYU Wagner

Master in Public Health Administration, Non-profit and Public Administration State Certified Teacher

CUNY Brooklyn College

Master of Science, Mathematics Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Sierra

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Sierra

Masters, Performance Studies
Sierra's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
American Literature
Civics
College English

With over ten years of tutoring and teaching experience and multiple advanced degrees, I am the ideal candidate to help students succeed in any academic environment. My educational background includes in-depth study in politics, philosophy, art history, and practical communication (public speaking a...

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New York University

Masters, Performance Studies

Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelors, Political Science and Government

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AP US History spans from pre-Columbian America through the present day, organized around nine historical periods and themes like identity, work, exchange, and power. The course emphasizes historical reasoning skills—analyzing primary and secondary sources, understanding causation, and evaluating multiple perspectives—rather than memorizing dates and facts. Success on the exam requires understanding major events, movements, and turning points while being able to connect them to broader historical patterns.

The AP US History exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long, consisting of two sections: a 55-minute multiple-choice and short-answer section (60% of your score) and a 1-hour 40-minute free-response section with three essays—a document-based question (DBQ), long essay, and contextualization essay (40% of your score). The multiple-choice section tests your ability to analyze sources and historical concepts quickly, while the essays require you to construct arguments supported by specific evidence. Strong performance requires both content knowledge and the ability to write clearly under timed pressure.

Many students struggle with time management during the exam—especially the DBQ, which requires analyzing multiple documents while constructing a thesis-driven argument in 60 minutes. Others find it difficult to balance breadth of knowledge (covering 500 years of history) with the depth needed to write compelling essays with specific examples. Test anxiety can also impact performance, particularly when students freeze on unfamiliar document types or feel unsure how to approach the long essay's open-ended prompt. Personalized tutoring helps you develop efficient reading strategies, practice essay-writing under timed conditions, and build confidence in your historical reasoning.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with tutoring and practice. Students who work with a tutor typically see gains by refining their essay structure, learning to analyze documents more efficiently, and identifying and filling content gaps in specific historical periods. Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused preparation before the exam, with sessions focused on timed essay practice, source analysis strategies, and targeted review of weaker topic areas. The key is consistent practice with feedback—tutors can pinpoint exactly where you're losing points and help you adjust your approach.

Your first session focuses on understanding your current strengths, challenges, and goals. Expect to discuss your performance on practice tests or recent exams, identify which historical periods or essay types give you the most trouble, and clarify what you hope to achieve (improving your overall score, mastering the DBQ, or building confidence). From there, your tutor will create a personalized study plan that targets your specific needs—whether that's content review, essay-writing skills, or test-taking strategies. This collaborative approach ensures your tutoring time is spent on what matters most for your success.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors for students in Indianapolis who specialize in AP US History and understand both the exam format and the content depth required for success. When you reach out, you'll be matched with a tutor whose expertise and teaching style fit your learning needs and schedule. Whether you need help with a specific essay type, want to work through a full practice exam, or need comprehensive exam prep, Varsity Tutors helps you find the right fit.

Effective practice test strategy involves taking full-length, timed exams under realistic conditions to build stamina and identify weak areas, then reviewing your performance carefully to understand why you missed questions or struggled with essays. Rather than taking practice tests passively, use them diagnostically: note which historical periods or question types tripped you up, and focus your studying there. A tutor can help you analyze your practice test results, teach you strategies for the specific question formats that challenge you most, and guide you through timed essay writing with constructive feedback on your arguments and evidence.

Strong AP US History essays start with a clear, historically-grounded thesis that directly answers the prompt, followed by body paragraphs that use specific evidence (dates, names, events) to support your argument rather than making broad generalizations. For the DBQ, your thesis should emerge from analyzing the documents while incorporating outside knowledge; for the long essay, you need to demonstrate understanding of causation and change over time. Time management is critical—spend 5-10 minutes planning your essay, 40-45 minutes writing, and a few minutes reviewing. Working with a tutor on timed essay practice helps you develop a reliable process, learn to construct stronger arguments, and write more efficiently under pressure.

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