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Vicente

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Vicente

Bachelor's
Vicente's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Microeconomics
K-12th Grade Social Studies
K-12th Grade Spanish
1st-12th Grade Writing

As a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, I bring over 10 years of tutoring and classroom experience across a wide spectrum of subjects, including AP Spanish Language & Culture, High School English, Debate, Essay Writing, Reading ...

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Cornell 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'...

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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
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
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
Sami

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sami

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Sami's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Calculus

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)

Yale School of Management

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
35

Frequently Asked Questions

AP Microeconomics is typically a high school course, but advanced 6th graders with strong analytical and math skills can succeed with proper preparation. Personalized tutoring helps bridge any foundational gaps in algebra, graphing, and economic reasoning that younger students may need to master the course material. A tutor can assess your student's readiness and create a customized learning plan that builds confidence alongside content knowledge.

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects students in Sacramento with expert tutors who specialize in AP Microeconomics. With 27 school districts and over 158,000 students across the Sacramento area, there's strong demand for advanced economics instruction, and tutors are available to work with gifted 6th graders preparing for AP-level coursework. You can get matched with a tutor who understands both the curriculum and your student's unique learning style.

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Tutors teach time-management techniques for the 70-minute exam, help students recognize question patterns and traps, and build confidence through repeated practice with released AP questions. They can identify whether your student struggles more with concept comprehension or test pacing, then focus instruction accordingly. Strategic test prep also includes learning how to eliminate wrong answers efficiently and when to skip difficult questions to maximize your score.

Score improvement depends on your student's starting point and how consistently they engage with tutoring. Students who work with a tutor on weak topics typically see meaningful gains—often 1-2 points on the AP scale (which ranges from 1-5)—within a few months of focused study. The key is identifying specific weak areas early (like understanding elasticity or analyzing monopolistic competition) and drilling those concepts with targeted practice tests.

The first session is an assessment and planning meeting where the tutor gets to know your student's background, current understanding of economics, and test goals. They'll likely review some sample AP questions to identify strengths and gaps, then create a personalized study roadmap. This foundation ensures that every future session builds efficiently toward your student's specific needs rather than following a generic curriculum.

Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week for 4-6 months leading up to the AP exam in May, though your student's schedule and readiness level may call for more or less frequent sessions. Consistency matters more than frequency—regular, focused study sessions help concepts stick better than cramming. A tutor can recommend the ideal cadence based on your student's current grasp of the material and how much time remains before the exam.

Yes, tutors work through all major topics on the AP exam: supply and demand, elasticity, production and costs, market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition), factor markets, and international trade. Rather than rushing through every topic equally, a skilled tutor prioritizes the areas where your student needs the most help while ensuring solid coverage of high-weight exam topics. This targeted approach maximizes both understanding and test performance.

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