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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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9+ years
Jai
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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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Sharon
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Columbia University in the City of New York
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University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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Matthew
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Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
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Tiffany
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Frequently Asked Questions
AP English Language and Composition (typically taken in 11th grade) focuses on analyzing rhetoric, argument, and persuasion across nonfiction texts. Students learn to identify rhetorical devices, evaluate evidence quality, and develop their own persuasive writing. The course emphasizes close reading, synthesis of multiple sources, and timed essay writing—skills tested on the AP exam in May.
Many students struggle with time management during the exam, particularly the synthesis essay and multiple-choice section, which require quick analysis of complex texts. Others find it difficult to move beyond surface-level observations to deeper rhetorical analysis, or to support arguments with specific textual evidence. Understanding how to identify and name rhetorical strategies—and explain their effect on the audience—is another common sticking point.
Expert tutors work with you on targeted skill-building: close reading strategies, essay structure and development, time management during practice tests, and identifying your specific weak areas in rhetoric or argumentation. With 1-on-1 instruction, you get feedback on your actual essays, practice with authentic AP prompts, and strategies tailored to how you learn best—rather than generic test prep.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level. Students who work consistently with a tutor for 2-3 months typically see meaningful gains, especially when they focus on mastering essay structure and rhetorical analysis. The AP English exam is scored 1-5; many students aim for a 3 or higher to earn college credit, but tutoring helps you target your specific goal.
Your first session focuses on assessment and planning. A tutor will review your current understanding of rhetoric and persuasion, look at a sample of your writing, and discuss your AP exam goals and timeline. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that targets your biggest challenges—whether that's essay writing, multiple-choice strategies, or time management.
Practice tests are essential for building test-taking stamina and identifying weak areas. Taking full-length, timed practice exams helps you understand the pacing required and reveals which question types or essay prompts give you the most trouble. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, pinpoint patterns in your mistakes, and adjust your study focus accordingly.
Strong AP essays require a clear argument, specific textual evidence, and sophisticated analysis of rhetorical choices. Tutors help you develop a reliable essay structure, teach you how to integrate quotes effectively, and give you feedback on drafts so you can revise with purpose. Regular practice writing under timed conditions—with tutor guidance—builds both skill and confidence.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have deep knowledge of AP English curriculum and exam requirements. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss their experience with AP students, their approach to teaching rhetoric and essay writing, and how they structure sessions to fit your timeline before the May exam.
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