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Donya
As a recent graduate with a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, I am passionate about fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for my students. Although I have experience in tutoring, I strive to connect with students through personalized teaching ...
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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...
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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
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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 ...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
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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...
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Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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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
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Samuel
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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Matthew
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
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AP English Literature and Composition focuses on close reading and literary analysis across multiple genres—poetry, prose, drama, and essays. Students learn to identify literary devices, analyze character development, understand thematic elements, and construct evidence-based arguments about texts. The course emphasizes critical thinking skills that prepare students for both the AP exam and college-level writing.
The AP English exam has two sections: a 1-hour multiple-choice section (55 questions on reading comprehension) and a 2-hour free-response section (three essays). Pacing is critical—many students struggle with time management on the essay portion. Personalized tutoring helps you develop strategies for reading passages efficiently, identifying key evidence quickly, and drafting strong essays under timed conditions.
Students often struggle with close reading—extracting nuanced meaning from complex texts—and translating that analysis into clear, evidence-supported arguments. Many also find the essay portion overwhelming due to time pressure and the need to balance analysis with proper thesis development. Tutors can help you break down these skills into manageable steps and build confidence through targeted practice.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency with practice. Students who work with tutors typically see gains by focusing on their specific weaknesses—whether that's understanding complex poetry, strengthening argumentative essays, or improving multiple-choice accuracy. Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of regular sessions combined with consistent independent practice and full-length practice tests.
Full-length practice tests are essential for AP English success—they build stamina, reveal timing issues, and help you understand the exam's question patterns. Most students benefit from taking one every 2-3 weeks during their prep period, with tutors reviewing results to identify weak areas in reading comprehension, essay structure, or literary analysis. This data-driven approach helps you focus study time where it matters most.
Strong essays require quick thesis development, strategic evidence selection, and clear analysis. Effective strategies include annotating prompts carefully, identifying 2-3 strong textual examples before writing, and using a simple outline to organize your argument. Tutors can teach you how to balance depth of analysis with time constraints, helping you move beyond plot summary to sophisticated literary interpretation.
Multiple-choice success comes from active reading—annotating for tone, identifying the author's purpose, and spotting how answer choices distort or misrepresent the text. Many students rush through passages; slowing down to understand context and nuance actually saves time overall. Tutors help you develop a consistent approach to each passage type and teach you to recognize common wrong-answer patterns.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in AP English and understand the specific demands of the exam. You can match with tutors based on their experience with AP Literature, teaching style, and availability. Whether you're starting prep in the fall or need intensive support closer to exam day, personalized 1-on-1 instruction can be customized to fit your schedule and learning goals.
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