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7+ years
Cassandra
The rhetorical analysis essay on AP Lang is where most students lose points, often because they summarize the author's argument instead of dissecting how it's constructed. Cassandra teaches students to spot specific persuasive moves — appeals to authority, strategic concessions, shifts in diction — ...
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
James
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Isabella
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at t...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sabira
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because t...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
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AP English Language and Composition is a college-level course that focuses on analyzing rhetoric, argumentation, and writing persuasive essays. The AP exam tests your ability to read complex texts, understand rhetorical strategies, and write well-crafted arguments under timed conditions. Success requires both strong analytical reading skills and the ability to write clearly and persuasively.
The exam has three sections: multiple-choice questions on reading passages (45 minutes), short-answer questions analyzing rhetoric (40 minutes), and a timed essay section with three prompts—synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument (2 hours 15 minutes). Each section tests different skills, from identifying rhetorical devices to crafting evidence-based arguments under pressure.
Students often struggle with pacing during the timed essay section, managing to write three quality essays in 2 hours 15 minutes. Many also find it difficult to identify rhetorical strategies in complex passages or to distinguish between different essay prompt types. Additionally, balancing strong analysis with clear, concise writing—rather than flowery language—trips up many test-takers.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify your specific weak areas—whether that's rhetorical analysis, essay structure, or time management—and create a targeted study plan. Tutors can provide detailed feedback on practice essays, teach you to recognize question patterns, and help you develop strategies to write stronger arguments under timed conditions. With focused practice and expert guidance, students typically see meaningful score improvements.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you practice. Students who work with a tutor and complete regular practice essays often see gains of 1-2 points on the 1-5 scale, particularly if they focus on their weakest sections. The key is starting early enough to build skills gradually rather than cramming close to test day.
Practice tests and timed writing are essential—they help you understand question formats, identify weak areas, and build the stamina needed for the 3-hour exam. Practicing under timed conditions is especially critical for the essay section, where many students lose points simply because they run out of time. A tutor can help you analyze your practice test results and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Look for tutors with strong experience teaching AP English Language and Composition, familiarity with the current exam format, and a track record of helping students improve their scores. Ideally, they should be able to provide detailed feedback on your writing, explain rhetorical concepts clearly, and help you develop personalized strategies for the sections where you struggle most.
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