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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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Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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6+ years
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Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
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Drexel University College of Medicine
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13+ years
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University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
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AP Language and Composition is a college-level course focused on rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and persuasive writing. While it's typically a high school course, some advanced 8th graders in Springfield take it to accelerate their studies and earn college credit. The course teaches students to analyze how writers use language effectively and to craft their own compelling arguments—skills that transfer across all subjects.
The main hurdles are mastering rhetorical analysis (identifying and explaining persuasive techniques like ethos, pathos, and logos), managing timed writing tasks, and developing a sophisticated academic voice. Many 8th graders also struggle with the pace of the course and balancing multiple essays with reading assignments. Personalized tutoring helps students break down these skills and build confidence in both analysis and writing.
Effective preparation involves practicing all three exam sections: the multiple-choice reading comprehension, the rhetorical analysis essay, and the argument essay. Students benefit from taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions to build pacing skills and identify weak areas. A tutor can help develop a study schedule, provide targeted feedback on essays, and teach test-taking strategies that reduce anxiety and improve scores.
Expert tutors work with students on essay structure, thesis development, evidence selection, and analysis depth—the key components AP graders evaluate. They provide detailed feedback on drafts, teach revision strategies, and help students recognize patterns in their writing. With personalized instruction, 8th graders develop stronger argumentative voices and learn to support claims with sophisticated rhetorical analysis.
Success on the reading section requires active annotation, understanding question types, and managing time effectively. Tutors teach students to identify the author's purpose, tone, and rhetorical strategies while reading, then use those insights to eliminate wrong answers quickly. Practice with real AP passages and targeted drills on challenging question formats help students build both accuracy and speed.
In the first session, a tutor will assess your current writing level, understand your goals (improving a specific essay type, raising overall scores, or building confidence), and identify your strongest and weakest areas. You might review a recent essay or take a practice section to establish a baseline. From there, the tutor creates a personalized plan tailored to your needs and timeline.
This depends on your current level and exam timeline. Students preparing for the May exam typically benefit from weekly or bi-weekly sessions starting several months ahead. Those working on immediate essay assignments might need more frequent sessions. A tutor can recommend a schedule based on your goals and help you stay consistent with practice between sessions.
Varsity Tutors matches students with expert tutors who have strong backgrounds in rhetoric, composition, and AP exam preparation. Tutors work with you on your schedule and at your pace, focusing on the specific skills you need—whether that's rhetorical analysis, essay writing, or test-taking strategies. You'll get personalized 1-on-1 instruction designed to help you succeed in this challenging course.
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