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2+ years
Rachelle
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University of South Carolina-Union
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Full Sail University
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2+ years
Jessica
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...
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2+ years
Blue
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2+ years
Marina
As a passionate educator with a Master's in Teacher Education from Claremont Graduate University, I bring over 25 years of tutoring experience across a variety of subjects, including Adult ESL, AP English Language and Composition, and College English. My teaching philosophy is rooted in fostering a ...
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Bachelor's
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2+ years
Raylynn
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Dallas Baptist University
Master's/Graduate
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9+ years
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Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Kate
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Bachelors
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6+ years
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The AP English Language and Composition exam tests your ability to analyze rhetoric and persuasive writing through three main sections: a 1-hour multiple-choice section with 52 questions, a 2-hour 40-minute free-response section with three essays (rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis), and a cumulative score from 1-5. Success requires understanding how authors use language, tone, and structure to persuade audiences—skills that go well beyond traditional essay writing.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level, but students typically see gains of 1-2 points on the AP scale (out of 5) with focused, personalized instruction over several months. The key is identifying your specific weaknesses—whether that's recognizing rhetorical devices, managing essay timing, or crafting strong arguments—and targeting those areas systematically through practice and feedback.
Students in New Haven often struggle with three main areas: time management (fitting three essays into 2 hours 40 minutes), distinguishing between the three essay types and their unique requirements, and identifying subtle rhetorical techniques in dense passages. Many also underestimate the multiple-choice section, which requires careful reading and understanding of rhetorical concepts beyond just recognizing devices.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who tailor instruction to your needs—whether you're building foundational rhetoric skills, practicing timed essays, or refining argument construction. Tutors typically start by assessing your strengths and weaknesses through practice materials, then create a personalized study plan that includes targeted skill-building, full-length practice tests, and detailed feedback on your writing.
Pacing is one of the most common challenges—you need to plan, draft, and revise three essays in under 3 hours. Expert tutors help you develop a realistic time budget (typically 40-50 minutes per essay), teach you to outline quickly, and practice writing under timed conditions so the process becomes automatic. Regular timed practice with feedback is essential to building speed without sacrificing quality.
Most students benefit from taking full-length practice tests every 1-2 weeks during their prep period, starting 2-3 months before the exam. This frequency allows you to identify patterns in your mistakes, apply feedback from tutoring sessions, and build test-day stamina. Between full tests, targeted practice on individual sections or essay types helps reinforce specific skills without overwhelming your schedule.
The rhetorical analysis essay requires you to explain how an author achieves their purpose through specific techniques—not just identify devices. Expert tutors teach you to move beyond listing rhetorical terms (ethos, pathos, logos) and instead analyze their effect on the audience. Success means choosing 2-3 strong examples, explaining the technique clearly, and connecting each to the author's overall goal.
Look for tutors with deep knowledge of AP exam structure and scoring rubrics, proven experience helping students improve their scores, and the ability to teach both rhetorical analysis and persuasive writing. For students in New Haven, Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand the curriculum and can provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your specific weaknesses and learning style.
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