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Philip

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Philip

Bachelor's (in progress)
Philip's other Tutor Subjects
11th Grade AP Microeconomics
10th-12th Grade AP Macroeconomics
10th-12th Grade AP Economics
10th Grade Calculus

As a dedicated tutor with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Data Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, I have over 2 years of experience helping students excel in subjects ranging from Algebra to Multivariable Calculus. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learn...

Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Bachelor's (in progress)

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

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
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
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...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Tony

Certified Tutor

Tony

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Tony's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Tiffany

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Tiffany

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

University of Chicago

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
31
Annie

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Annie

Current Grad Student, MD
Annie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, Physiological Sciences

Drexel University College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
SAT
1540

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AP Microeconomics focuses on how individual consumers and businesses make economic decisions. The course covers supply and demand, elasticity, consumer and producer surplus, market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly), factor markets, and international trade. You'll learn both the theory behind economic behavior and how to apply it to real-world scenarios—skills that are tested extensively on the AP exam in May.

The AP Microeconomics exam has two sections: a 70-minute multiple-choice section with 60 questions, and a 60-minute free-response section with 3 questions. The multiple-choice section tests conceptual understanding and application, while the free-response questions require you to analyze economic scenarios, draw graphs, and explain your reasoning. Pacing is crucial—you'll need to work efficiently through the multiple-choice questions to have adequate time for the free-response section.

Many students struggle with graphical analysis—interpreting and drawing supply/demand curves, cost curves, and market equilibrium diagrams. Others find it difficult to connect abstract economic concepts to real-world applications, or they rush through multiple-choice questions without fully understanding what's being asked. Additionally, the free-response section requires clear written explanations of economic reasoning, which can be challenging if you're not used to justifying your answers in detail.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level. Students who work consistently with a tutor typically see meaningful gains by focusing on their specific weak areas—whether that's mastering graph interpretation, understanding elasticity concepts, or improving free-response writing. The national average AP Microeconomics score is around 2.5 out of 5, so many students have room to improve. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction targeting your gaps, students often move from a 2 or 3 to a 4 or 5 by exam day.

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Practice tests are essential for AP Microeconomics success. They help you get comfortable with the exam format, identify which topics need more review, and develop pacing strategies so you don't run out of time. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions—especially the multiple-choice section—reveals whether you're truly understanding concepts or just memorizing definitions. Expert tutors use practice test results to create targeted review plans, focusing your study time where it matters most.

Graphs are the language of economics. On the AP exam, you'll need to interpret existing graphs, draw your own, and explain what economic changes mean on a graph. Whether it's a supply and demand curve, a firm's cost structure, or a production possibilities frontier, graphical analysis appears in both the multiple-choice and free-response sections. Mastering graph interpretation and creation—understanding what shifts curves, how to label axes correctly, and what the area between curves represents—is often the difference between a 3 and a 4 on the exam.

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