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Jessica

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jessica

BS
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade AP Language Composition
1st-12th Grade English
1st-12th Grade Geography
6th-12th Grade AP Statistics

I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Southern Nevada, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2015. I also earned a minor in Mathematics, which gave me a great foundation in both math and science. I am passionate about helping students understand math and scien...

Education

College of Southern Nevada

BS

Andrew

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Andrew

Bachelor's (in progress)
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade AP Language Composition
AP Calculus AB
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math

As a dedicated tutor with over 2 years of experience, I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. I specialize in subjects ranging from Algebra and Calculus to AP English Literature and Creative Writing. My teaching philosophy centers on fosterin...

Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor's (in progress)

Blue

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Blue

Bachelor's
Blue's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade AP Language Composition
1st-12th Grade math
6th-12th Grade Geometry
6th-12th Grade Calculus

I'm a certified tutor with three years of experience in math and science. I tailor lessons to each student's learning style, making difficult concepts easy to understand. My goal is to build confidence and help students achieve lasting academic success.

Education

Marywood University

Bachelor's

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 ...

Education

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
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
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
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
Samuel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Samuel

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
7th Grade Algebra
AP Calculus AB
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...

Education

California Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Frequently Asked Questions

AP Language and Composition is a college-level course focused on rhetoric, argumentation, and persuasive writing. While it's typically a 11th or 12th grade course, some advanced 10th graders take it to challenge themselves and earn college credit. The course emphasizes analyzing how writers use language to influence audiences, which builds critical thinking skills useful across all subjects.

The AP Language exam has three sections: 45 minutes of multiple-choice reading comprehension (about 25% of your score), 2 hours and 15 minutes of free-response writing including a rhetorical analysis essay, argument essay, and synthesis essay (about 75% of your score). The exam is scored on a scale of 1-5, with 3 or higher typically considered passing for college credit eligibility.

Tenth graders often struggle with the transition from high school writing to college-level analysis, particularly identifying rhetorical devices and explaining their effects on audiences. Time management during the three essays—especially completing thoughtful analysis within strict time limits—is another major hurdle. Additionally, younger students may find the abstract nature of rhetoric and argument construction more demanding than concrete writing assignments they've done before.

Strong rhetorical analysis essays focus on identifying specific techniques (ethos, pathos, logos, imagery, syntax) and explaining how they work together to achieve the author's purpose—not just listing devices. Practice annotating texts to spot patterns, write multiple timed essays to build speed and confidence, and study high-scoring sample essays to understand what graders expect. Working through past AP prompts helps you recognize common text types and develop a reliable analytical framework.

The argument essay requires you to take a clear position and support it with evidence and reasoning. Start by brainstorming 2-3 strong supporting points before writing, use specific examples or scenarios rather than vague generalizations, and anticipate counterarguments to strengthen your position. Many students benefit from outlining quickly (2-3 minutes) to organize their thoughts before diving into writing, which saves time and improves clarity.

The synthesis essay asks you to integrate 6-7 provided sources to support your own argument. Practice reading sources quickly to identify their main points and perspectives, then practice organizing them thematically rather than source-by-source. Timed practice with real AP synthesis prompts helps you develop speed in synthesizing information and building a cohesive argument that goes beyond just summarizing sources.

A typical pacing strategy allocates 45 minutes to the multiple-choice section, then divides the remaining 2 hours 15 minutes across three essays—roughly 40-45 minutes per essay depending on your strengths. Spending 5-10 minutes planning each essay (outlining main points and evidence) actually saves time overall by preventing rambling and strengthening organization. Practice timed full-length exams to find your optimal pace and identify which sections need more speed work.

Varsity Tutors connects Sacramento students with expert tutors who provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your specific weaknesses—whether that's identifying rhetoric, organizing arguments, or managing exam anxiety. Tutors can review your practice essays with detailed feedback, teach you time-management strategies through timed practice, and help you build confidence before test day. With Sacramento's student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1 in many schools, personalized tutoring fills the gap for individualized attention on college-level coursework.

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