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Yangbo

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Yangbo

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Yangbo's other Tutor Subjects
10th Grade AP Microeconomics
K-12th Grade French
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Chemistry

Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Shaan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Shaan

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Shaan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Computer Science A

I am a current undergraduate student at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. I am pursuing a bachelor of science in engineering in mechanical engineering, a minor in computer science, and a certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship. As an engineer, I believe one of my greatest strengt...

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Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Tiffany

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Tiffany

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Algebra
Astronomy
Calculus

I started tutoring because I've always had a knack for explaining things to people, and I've gotten good feedback from students I've tutored as well as friends that I've helped. I've been tutoring math and science for a couple of years off and on, and hope to continue helping people because these ar...

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University of Miami

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Test Scores
GRE
165
Shauna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shauna

Masters, Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Shauna's other Tutor Subjects
2nd-5th Grade Math
3rd-5th Grade Science
Biology
College Biology

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Tulane University of Louisiana

Masters, Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelors, Biomedical Science

Alexander

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alexander

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

Hello! My name is Alex, and I am a 3rd year student attending the University of British Columbia majoring in Statistics and Computer Science. I am looking to tutor students in the subjects of Mathematics, Programming, and Statistics. I believe that the process of learning is delicate. From introduci...

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University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Austin

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Austin

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

Anyone can learn mathematics, but it is easy for students to get overwhelmed. Far too often, I hear people say "I hate math", convinced that they are bad at it. But what I've often found is that students simply need another way of viewing the problems. Sometimes, the student needs help breaking down...

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Sarah

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sarah

Masters, Critical Studies (Fulbright Fellowship)
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
Adult Literacy
American Literature

I am multi-media artist and educator working at intersections of audio documentary, performance, and media literacy. I have worked with middle and high school students in a variety of settings and contexts, teaching visual and performing arts, journalism, politics, and art history in classrooms, mus...

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Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien

Masters, Critical Studies (Fulbright Fellowship)

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Anthropology and Visual Art

Nicole

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Nicole

Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master of Arts and a Master of Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education. My undergraduate studies were completed at Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in History and a Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language...

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Northeastern University

Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History

Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters in Education, Education

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education State Certified Teacher

Teri

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Teri

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Teri's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College English
College Level American Literature
Creative Writing

With a degree in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego, I have worked as a writing tutor for six years at the college level. One of the greatest joys I have experienced is helping my students master the craft of writing. As a published author of poetry and short stories, as well as...

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University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Alexis

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Alexis

Bachelors, Spanish
Alexis's other Tutor Subjects
College Essays
Conversational Spanish
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

I began my tutoring career seven years ago while a Freshman at Georgetown University, where I majored in Spanish and Sociology. I initially tutored English (Grammar & Mechanics) assisted with drafting essays and lengthier papers for a variety of subjects, and helped my students to enhance their stud...

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Georgetown University

Bachelors, Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

While AP Microeconomics is typically taken by juniors and seniors, some advanced 10th graders do take it—especially those with strong foundational math and analytical skills. Taking it early can be advantageous since you'll have more time to master the concepts before the May exam. If you're considering this path, personalized tutoring can help ensure you're building a solid understanding of supply and demand, elasticity, and market structures at a pace that works for you.

The main hurdles are grasping abstract economic concepts like utility and equilibrium, applying calculus to real-world scenarios, and interpreting complex graphs quickly under test conditions. Many students also struggle with the vocabulary-heavy nature of the course and translating word problems into supply-and-demand diagrams. Expert tutors can break down these challenging topics into digestible pieces and help you practice translating between different problem formats.

The AP Microeconomics exam is scored 1-5, with a 3 considered passing and qualifying for college credit at most institutions. Most students aim for a 4 or 5 to maximize college credit and demonstrate mastery. With focused preparation and personalized instruction targeting your weak areas—whether that's consumer choice, firm behavior, or market failures—score improvement is absolutely achievable over several months of consistent study.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, dedicating 5-7 hours per week to studying, practice problems, and review. If you're taking the exam in May, starting serious prep in January or February gives you adequate time to master each unit and take multiple full-length practice tests. Personalized tutoring sessions can accelerate your progress by identifying exactly where you're losing points and providing targeted strategies for improvement.

The exam includes 60 multiple-choice questions (70 minutes) and 3 free-response questions (50 minutes). Key strategies include: reading questions carefully to catch nuances, eliminating obviously wrong answers first, sketching quick graphs for visual problems, and managing your time so you don't rush the free-response section. Expert tutors can teach you how to approach each question type, practice pacing drills, and build confidence so test anxiety doesn't interfere with your performance.

Practice tests are essential—they help you identify weak topics, get comfortable with the exam format, and build test-taking stamina. You should take at least 3-4 full-length practice tests under timed conditions in the weeks leading up to the exam. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, pinpoint which concepts or question types are costing you points, and create a targeted study plan to address those specific gaps before test day.

Graphs are the language of economics—supply-and-demand curves, cost curves, and utility diagrams appear throughout the exam in both multiple-choice and free-response sections. You need to quickly interpret graphs, identify shifts versus movements along curves, and draw your own diagrams to solve problems. Personalized instruction focused on graph fluency can transform this from a weakness into a strength, helping you solve problems faster and more accurately on test day.

Look for tutors with strong economics backgrounds—ideally with a degree in economics, business, or a related field, plus proven success teaching AP Microeconomics. Experience with 10th graders specifically is valuable since they may need extra support with abstract concepts. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in New Haven who understand both the AP curriculum and effective teaching strategies for younger students, ensuring you get instruction tailored to your learning style and goals.

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