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Corey

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9+ years

Corey

Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
Corey's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am a recent college graduate from the University of Cincinnati. I have a BA in German Studies, with a minor in English Literature, and a certificate in Creative Writing. I am a passionate scholar, having just received a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship to attend graduate school at the University o...

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University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College

Bachelor in Arts, German Studies

Maria

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Maria

Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Economics
Economics
Elementary School

I hope to help as many students as I can. When I was a student I used to help my classmates when they were struggling on something. I describe myself as a patient, easy going person.

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Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Nicaragua

Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Jakob

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jakob

Bachelor of Science, International Business
Jakob's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Business Analytics
College Business
High School Business

I am currently a business student in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University studying Global Supply Chain Management and working on Japanese certification. I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, leadership and organizational minded employee and student.

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Brigham Young University-Provo

Bachelor of Science, International Business

Otis

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Otis

Master of Arts, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology
Otis's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
Algebra
Anthropology
AP United States History

I graduated from Brandeis University with degrees in Classical Studies and Anthropology in 2012, and just received a master's degree in Archaeology from Bryn Mawr College. While in school, I have worked on numerous team projects as well as with younger students just beginning their studies. I spent ...

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Bryn Mawr College

Master of Arts, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology

Brandeis University

Bachelor in Arts, Classical Studies; Anthropology

Rumyah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Rumyah

Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Rumyah's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Biology
Chemistry
College Application Essays

I am a graduate of Wayne State University and a current student at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Honors with a minor in Chemistry in 2021. Throughout my undergrad, I partook in opportunities to teach others, from leading a yo...

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Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Wayne State University

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Mani

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Mani

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Mani's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

I am entering my senior year at the University of Kansas. My course of study is BA Biochemistry and I am also working towards obtaining departmental honors in biology. I hope to attend dental school after completing undergrad. My primary goal as a tutor is to build confidence in my students by impro...

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University of Kansas

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Hajar

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Hajar

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics
Hajar's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arabic
College Algebra

I recently graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in mechanical engineering and a minor in Math.Math and engineering are two fields that get me excited, and I like to share the excitement with my students. I have been working as math tutor for the past 6 years at a community college. I hav...

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Northeastern University

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics

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Yiyu

Master of Science, Education
Yiyu's other Tutor Subjects
1st-9th Grade Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Chinese

I recently graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where I studied Human Development and Psychology. I am very passionate about education, and especially in student motivation and learning effectiveness. Growing up in China, I have rich experiences in test taking and learning strategies...

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Harvard University

Master of Science, Education

Peking University

Bachelor of Laws, International Politics/Sociology

Mosen

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Mosen

Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Mosen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Calculus
College Math
Intermediate Algebra

I have been a TA in Saudi Arabia for about 2 years. The Saudi government has given me a full scholarship to pursue my education. Currently, I am in the master's program, Applied and computational mathematics at Rochester Institute of Technology, NY.Young students often think that math is an extra su...

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Applied Mathematics

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Myles

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Myles

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Myles's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Chemistry
6th-12th Grade Physics
11th-12th Grade AP Physics
Algebra

I am a current civil engineering graduate at Stony Brook University. I enjoy helping students in my free time, especially those with interests associated with STEM, to understand the material they are learning in their academics.I am also a current tunnel engineering intern for Mott MacDonald, and a...

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Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

Suffolk County Community College

Associate in Science, Civil Engineering

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Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with tutoring. Students typically see meaningful gains by focusing on their weakest areas—whether that's essay writing, document analysis, or specific historical periods. A tutor can help you identify gaps in your knowledge, teach you the AP exam's specific rubrics, and build test-taking strategies that maximize your score potential.

The main challenges are managing the sheer volume of content (roughly 1,000 years of history), mastering the free-response essay formats (DBQ and LEQ), and developing strong document analysis skills. Many students also struggle with periodization, connecting events across centuries, and understanding cause-and-effect relationships. Personalized tutoring helps you build these skills systematically rather than trying to memorize everything.

Your first session focuses on assessment and planning. A tutor will review your current understanding of AP European History content, identify your strongest and weakest areas, and discuss your score goals. From there, you'll create a customized study plan that targets your specific needs—whether that's improving essay writing, strengthening document analysis, or building confidence with particular time periods.

The AP exam requires two types of essays—the Document-Based Question (DBQ) and the Long Essay Question (LEQ)—each with specific rubrics and time constraints. A tutor can teach you how to structure strong thesis statements, analyze documents effectively, use historical evidence precisely, and manage your time during the exam. Practice with real prompts and detailed feedback on your writing is key to improvement.

Most students benefit from starting tutoring several months before the exam (typically January or February for the May test). This gives you time to fill content gaps, practice essays, and build test-taking confidence. Even if you're closer to exam day, targeted tutoring on your weakest areas can still make a meaningful difference in your score.

Practice tests are essential—they help you understand the exam format, identify weak areas, and build stamina for the 3-hour exam. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions shows you where you need to focus. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, pinpoint patterns in your mistakes, and help you develop strategies to avoid those errors on test day.

Look for tutors with strong knowledge of European history and proven experience teaching AP-level content. Ideally, they've worked with AP European History students before and understand the exam's specific requirements—including the rubrics for essays and the types of documents you'll encounter. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can help you master both content and test-taking strategies.

Cincinnati has excellent libraries and museums—including the Cincinnati Museum Center—that offer historical context and primary source materials. Your school's AP coordinator and history department can also provide practice materials and guidance. Personalized tutoring works best when combined with these resources, helping you connect classroom learning with deeper historical understanding.

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