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2+ years
Erik
I am a graduate from the University of Florida, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have graduated with scholarship honors in Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor of Sciences from University of Florida, Masters of Computer and Information Technology from UPenn,...
University of Pennsylvania
MMG
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Vicente
Studying Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell meant Vicente spent four years immersed in economic theory applied to real institutions — wage determination, trade policy, market failures, and the role of government intervention. For 12th graders in AP Economics, he connects textbook models like ...
Cornell University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Philip
AP Economics requires switching between micro and macro reasoning quickly, especially on exam day when free-response questions can pull from either side. Philip teaches students to identify which framework a question is really asking about — whether it's a market failure scenario or an aggregate dem...
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
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'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
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
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
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...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
AP Economics covers two main areas: microeconomics (individual consumers, firms, and markets) and macroeconomics (national economies, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal policy). The exam tests your understanding of economic principles, graph interpretation, and real-world applications. Most courses spend the first semester on micro and the second on macro, so you'll need solid foundational knowledge early to succeed on the May exam.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency with tutoring. Students who struggle with graph interpretation or economic reasoning often see the biggest gains—typically 2-3 points on the 5-point scale—when they work with a tutor to build conceptual understanding. The key is starting early enough to practice multiple exams and identify weak areas before May.
Most students struggle with interpreting and drawing economic graphs (supply/demand, Phillips curves, production possibilities frontiers) and understanding how different economic policies interact. Many also find the vocabulary dense—terms like "deadweight loss" and "comparative advantage" require precise definitions. Time management on the exam is another challenge, as you need to answer 60 multiple-choice questions and write three free-response essays in 2 hours 20 minutes.
On the multiple-choice section, eliminate obviously wrong answers first and watch for questions that test common misconceptions. For free-response questions, always label your graphs clearly and explain your reasoning—partial credit is generous if you show understanding. Practice full-length exams under timed conditions to build pacing confidence; many students benefit from spending 45 minutes on multiple-choice and 75 minutes on the three essays.
Ideally, you'll connect with a tutor by October or November to build strong fundamentals in microeconomics before moving to macro. If you're starting later, a tutor can help you prioritize high-value topics and practice strategically. Even a few months of focused work can significantly improve your understanding of graph interpretation and policy analysis, which are heavily tested.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in AP Economics and understand the curriculum inside and out. You'll get matched with someone who can explain complex concepts like elasticity and monetary policy clearly, and who can help you practice with real AP exam questions. Your tutor will work with your schedule and focus on the areas where you need the most help.
The College Board's official AP Economics exam questions and released exams are essential—they show you exactly how the test is formatted and what to expect. Your textbook practice problems help build conceptual understanding, but real exam questions are what matter most. A tutor can help you work through practice exams, identify patterns in your mistakes, and develop strategies for the sections that give you trouble.
Your tutor will start by understanding where you are in the course, what topics feel solid, and where you're struggling most. You might work through a practice problem together to see your thinking process, or discuss your current grade and goals for the AP exam. From there, your tutor will create a plan focused on building your weakest areas while reinforcing what you already know well.
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