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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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University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
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Erika
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Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

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Northwestern University
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Columbia University in the City of New York
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Harvard University
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Patrick
I'm a graduate of Duke University where I received a JD and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. ...
Emory University
Bachelor in Arts, History
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Duke University
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Boston University
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Catherine
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Stanford University
PHD, History
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts

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Richard
I am a rising senior at Harvard College pursuing an AB in Government. Academically, I have diverse interests, including history, language, math, physics, philosophy, music, and politics. In high school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Span...
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I am currently living and working in Boston, where I grew up. I received my BA in History of Science from Harvard University, completing coursework in history, government, social sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. I recently graduated with First Honors from National University of Ireland, Ga...
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Harvard University
BA in History of Science
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Students often find the colonial and early American period challenging due to overlapping conflicts and competing narratives, while the Civil War and Reconstruction era requires understanding complex causation across political, economic, and social dimensions. The 20th century—particularly the Cold War, civil rights movements, and rapid social change—presents difficulty because it demands synthesis across multiple themes rather than memorization. Many students also struggle with the thematic framework itself, especially connecting specific events to broader concepts like American identity, power dynamics, and reform movements, which the AP exam heavily emphasizes.
The DBQ requires more than just analyzing documents—you need a strong thesis that directly addresses the prompt, contextual evidence beyond the documents, and clear reasoning showing how each document supports your argument. Many students lose points by treating documents as isolated pieces rather than synthesizing them to build a cohesive narrative. Tutors can help you develop a systematic approach: spending 2-3 minutes planning your thesis and document groupings before writing, using specific historical terminology and names, and practicing the skill of "sourcing" documents (considering authorship, purpose, and audience) to strengthen your analysis.
The LEQ requires 40 minutes to write a well-developed essay, which means you need a pre-planned structure to avoid rambling or running out of time. Students often spend too long on their introduction or get caught up in details that don't directly support their thesis. A tutor can help you master a rapid planning technique: identify your argument in 2 minutes, organize your evidence into 3-4 body paragraphs in 1 minute, then write efficiently with clear topic sentences and historical examples. Practicing timed LEQs under exam conditions is crucial—you'll learn to write more concisely while maintaining the analytical depth the rubric demands.
You have 55 minutes for 55 questions, which leaves only one minute per question—but not all questions require equal time. Strong test-takers quickly identify straightforward factual questions and spend those saved seconds on more complex questions requiring synthesis or interpretation of primary source excerpts. A common mistake is getting stuck on difficult questions early; instead, mark them and move forward. Tutors recommend practicing full-length practice tests to calibrate your pacing and identify which question types consistently slow you down, whether that's source-based questions, questions requiring chronological reasoning, or those testing thematic connections across multiple time periods.
The thematic framework is essential—the exam tests seven themes (American and National Identity, Work, Exchange, and Technology, Politics and Power, America in the World, American and Regional Culture, Personal and Family Life, and Interaction and Exchange) across all question types. Rather than memorizing themes, you need to recognize how historical events illustrate these concepts and explain causation through them. For example, understanding westward expansion through the lens of "American Identity" (Manifest Destiny ideology) and "Politics and Power" (federal policy, Native American displacement) is more valuable than just knowing dates and facts. A tutor can help you practice identifying which themes apply to different topics and explaining historical change using thematic language, which directly improves both DBQ and LEQ scores.
Effective source analysis means quickly identifying the author's perspective, purpose, and intended audience—not just summarizing what the document says. Students often waste time reading sources word-for-word instead of scanning for key phrases and main ideas. The skill of "sourcing" requires asking: Who created this and why? When was it created, and what was happening historically? What perspective or bias might the author have? In the multiple-choice section, this helps you eliminate answers; in the DBQ, it strengthens your analysis by explaining how the source's origin affects its reliability or usefulness. Practicing with actual AP exam documents and timing yourself helps you develop the pattern recognition needed to source documents in under a minute.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level. Students who are scoring 2s or 3s often see the biggest gains (1-2 points) because they're typically missing fundamental skills like thesis development, document sourcing, or understanding the thematic framework—all areas where targeted instruction creates rapid improvement. Students aiming for a 4 or 5 need more refined skills: distinguishing between good and excellent analysis, managing complex synthesis across time periods, and eliminating careless errors under pressure. Most students need 4-8 weeks of consistent practice and tutoring to solidify improvements, particularly if they're working on multiple-choice accuracy and timed essay writing simultaneously.
Start by taking a full-length practice test under timed conditions and analyzing your results by question type (multiple-choice, DBQ, LEQ) and by time period or theme. Many students discover they perform well on factual recall but struggle with analytical questions, or vice versa. A tutor can help you dig deeper: reviewing your DBQ and LEQ essays for common issues like weak thesis statements, insufficient evidence, or unclear reasoning; analyzing your multiple-choice errors to see if you're missing specific content areas (like Reconstruction or the 1960s) or struggling with question types that require source interpretation. Once you identify patterns—whether it's a content gap, a writing skill deficit, or a test-taking strategy issue—tutoring can be precisely targeted to address those weaknesses rather than generic review.
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