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Deana

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Deana

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Deana's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

AP Lang is ultimately about dissecting how writers build arguments — identifying rhetorical strategies like appeals to ethos, strategic concessions, and shifts in tone that most students read right past. Deana tackles the synthesis and rhetorical analysis essays by teaching students to annotate for ...

Education

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
32
Caroline

Certified Tutor

Caroline

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Caroline's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

Caroline's English Literature degree trained her to read closely for how language works on a reader — a skill she now channels into AP Lang's rhetorical analysis essay, where students need to explain why an author's diction or structural pivot matters, not just identify it. Her 4.9 rating comes from...

Education

College of the Holy Cross

Bachelor in Arts, English Literature

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

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...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

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...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

James

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
James's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Algebra 3/4
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sabira

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Sabira's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

AP English Language and Composition is a college-level course that focuses on analyzing and writing persuasive, expository, and narrative essays. The exam tests your ability to read complex texts, understand rhetorical strategies, and craft well-argued essays under timed conditions. It's one of the most popular AP courses, with students across Buffalo's 98 schools taking the exam each May.

The exam has two sections: a 1-hour multiple-choice section with 45 questions focused on reading comprehension and rhetorical analysis, and a 2-hour 15-minute free-response section with three essays (Synthesis, Rhetorical Analysis, and Argument). Success requires both strong reading skills to analyze complex passages and timed writing ability to develop coherent arguments—two areas where personalized tutoring can make a real difference.

AP scores range from 1-5, with a 3 considered passing and a 5 representing mastery. Most students improve 1-2 score points with focused preparation, especially when they identify specific weaknesses—like struggling with rhetorical analysis questions or managing essay timing. Tutors can help you target these gaps and develop strategies that work for your learning style, which typically leads to more significant gains than generic test prep.

Students often struggle with three main areas: understanding rhetorical devices and analyzing how authors use them, managing time across three essays while maintaining quality, and distinguishing between different essay types (synthesis vs. argument vs. rhetorical analysis). Many also find the multiple-choice section tricky because it requires deep reading comprehension and the ability to identify subtle rhetorical choices. A tutor can break down these concepts and help you practice under realistic time pressure.

Your first session focuses on understanding where you stand. A tutor will review your current writing samples, discuss which exam sections feel most challenging, and assess your familiarity with rhetorical terms and essay structures. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that targets your specific weaknesses—whether that's essay pacing, rhetorical analysis skills, or multiple-choice strategy—so your tutoring time is spent on what matters most.

Practice tests are essential for AP English Language and Composition because they simulate real exam conditions and help you identify timing issues and content gaps. Most students benefit from taking a full practice test every 2-3 weeks, then reviewing mistakes with a tutor to understand why you missed questions and how to apply those lessons to future essays. This cycle of practice, feedback, and targeted skill-building is one of the most effective ways to improve your score.

The free-response section requires careful time management: most students spend 10-15 minutes planning and writing each essay, leaving time for quick revisions. A tutor can help you develop a personal pacing strategy, practice writing under timed conditions, and learn shortcuts for organizing your thoughts quickly. Many students find that practicing with a timer and getting feedback on their process—not just their final essays—dramatically improves both speed and quality.

Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in English or rhetoric, ideally with experience teaching or tutoring AP-level courses. They should understand the specific exam format, be able to explain rhetorical concepts clearly, and have a track record helping students improve their essay writing and test scores. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Buffalo who specialize in AP English Language and Composition and can tailor their approach to your learning style and goals.

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