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Max

Masters, Teaching
10+ years of tutoring

I'm a scholar of history, and educating the youth is my deep and abiding passion. I work as a high school teacher in Boston and I have extensive experience teaching social studies and English language...

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Simmons College

Masters, Teaching

Cornell University

Bachelors, History

Justin

Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
1+ years of tutoring

I am a second-year Political Science major and Mathematics minor at Northeastern University. I hail from St. Paul, Minnesota, but last year's winter here was still the worst I have ever seen. I am cur...

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Northeastern University

Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government

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Gabrielle

Bachelor in Arts, English and History
15+ years of tutoring

I am particularly fond of Shakespeare (although there are a lot of students who don't agree with me!) but I also have experience reading other European and American literature. My history experiences ...

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University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelor in Arts, English and History

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James

Masters, Finance
1+ years of tutoring

I'm very patient with students and understand how to explain things in ways that make sense with their learning styles. I enjoy getting to know how they think and helping tailor the lesson to each ind...

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Boston University

Masters, Finance

Georgetown University

Bachelors, Marketing

Zoe

Current Grad Student, MD
1+ years of tutoring

I am current student at Harvard Medical School. I attended Vassar College as an undergraduate where I studied Science, Technology and Society. I am a patient teacher and eager to work with students of...

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Vassar College

Bachelors, Science, Technology, and Society

Harvard Medical School

Current Grad Student, MD

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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
1+ years of tutoring

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 mon...

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
9+ years of tutoring

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) ...

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Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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Jessica

PHD, Medicine
1+ years of tutoring

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...

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Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

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Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
6+ years of tutoring

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...

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University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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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 ...

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University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with tutoring. Students who work with tutors typically see gains of 1-3 points on the AP scale (out of 5), though some improve more significantly by addressing specific weaknesses in document analysis or essay writing. The key is identifying which sections—multiple choice, short answer, or free response—need the most work, then building targeted practice around those areas.

Many students struggle with time management during the exam—there's a lot of reading and analyzing to do in limited time. Others find it difficult to balance memorizing key facts and dates with developing the analytical skills needed to write strong essays that interpret historical significance. Document-based questions (DBQs) and long essay questions often trip up students who haven't practiced synthesizing multiple sources or building nuanced arguments about causation and change over time.

Tutors can help you develop a study schedule that covers all periods and themes while leaving time for practice exams and targeted review. They'll teach you strategies for analyzing primary and secondary sources quickly, organizing your thoughts for timed essays, and identifying the historical concepts that appear most frequently on the exam. A tutor can also review your practice essays and give you specific feedback on argumentation, evidence use, and historical reasoning—skills that are hard to self-assess.

Practice tests are essential—they help you get comfortable with the exam format, build stamina for the 3-hour test, and identify which time periods or historical themes you need to study more. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions also reveals your pacing issues; many students discover they need to work faster on multiple choice or allocate more time to essays. Reviewing your practice test answers with a tutor helps you understand not just what you got wrong, but why, and how to avoid similar mistakes on test day.

Strong AP essays require a clear thesis that makes a historical argument, not just a summary. Practice writing essays under timed conditions so you develop a process: spend a few minutes outlining your argument and gathering evidence, then write clearly and concisely. A tutor can review your drafts, show you how to strengthen your thesis statements, and help you use evidence more effectively—especially in DBQs where you need to synthesize multiple sources to support your interpretation.

Document analysis is a skill that improves with practice. Start by learning the SOAPS method (Source, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject) to quickly extract key information from any document. Then practice analyzing documents in batches—work through 5-10 documents in one sitting, timing yourself, so you build speed and pattern recognition. A tutor can show you which questions to ask about a document first, help you spot bias or perspective, and teach you how to connect documents to broader historical themes rather than analyzing them in isolation.

Look for someone with strong knowledge of the full AP US History curriculum and experience preparing students for the exam. They should be able to explain not just what happened in history, but why it matters and how different events connect—that's what the AP exam tests. It's also helpful if they've seen lots of student essays and practice tests, so they know exactly where students typically struggle and how to target your preparation most effectively.

Yes, Varsity Tutors connects Boston students with expert tutors who specialize in AP US History and understand the curriculum at Boston-area schools. Whether you're at a school in one of the city's six districts or attending a private school, you can get matched with a tutor who fits your schedule and learning style. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets you focus on your specific weak areas rather than sitting through generic test prep.

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