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Ethan

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Ethan

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
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AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
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I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.

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Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

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Perfect Score
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36
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Maggie

Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
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Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am working toward an MD at Stanford University. I am happy to help with MCAT, SAT, SAT subject, AP test prep, and general academic subjects. Throughout my 8 years of experiencing tutoring middle school and high school students, I aim to help students raise their test scores through targeting point...

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Yale University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

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Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Julian

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10+ years

Julian

Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Julian's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-5th Grade math
3rd-5th Grade Science
Calculus

I am well-equipped to help students improve their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. As an avid reader and writing enthusiast, I naturally find great joy in reviewing and editing the work of others. Although writing is incredibly stylistic, it is also remarkably formulaic. With proper p...

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Boston College

Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1430
John

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15+ years

John

PHD, Law
John's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I'm currently the co-founder of a software-as-a-service company based in NYC. I left law to pursue my passion for technology and I've learned a tremendous amount by working in the tech startup space.

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Cornell Law School

PHD, Law

Yale University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1490
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Alex

Masters, Biology, General
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I am a recent graduate of Bowdoin College with a BA in Biology, English, and Theater. I have been tutoring pretty steadily in one form or another since middle school and am quite comfortable tackling diverse subjects in both the arts and sciences. As a native Spanish speaker, reader, and writer I ha...

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Harvard University

Masters, Biology, General

Bowdoin College

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, English, Theater

Sahar

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10+ years

Sahar

Current Undergrad, Political Science and Psychology
Sahar's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am a junior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia double majoring in Political Science and Psychology. I have previous tutoring experience in ACT, reading, writing, math, and history.

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Emory University

Current Undergrad, Political Science and Psychology

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ACT
34
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Rob

Master of Arts, Philosophy
Rob's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic

I am a private tutor with over ten years of experience on the SATs, College Essays & Applications, English, History, Math, TOEFL, and the like. I have taught for over seven years, including at such prestigious institutions as Choate Rosemary Hall, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude fro...

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Fordham University

Master of Arts, Philosophy

Fordham University

Bachelor in Arts, English / History / Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1580
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Oliver

Bachelors, Philosophy, Economics
Oliver's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I am most passionate about helping people learn history, social sciences, and mathematics. I also assist with standardized test prep, primarily with the Reading and Writing sections of the exams. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, hiking and other outdoor activities, and reading about philosophy...

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Fordham University

Bachelors, Philosophy, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1470
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Kenan

Bachelor in Arts
Kenan's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade math
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am more than happy to share my knowledge with others who are struggling! Tutoring is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel.

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Rice University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1530
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Amanda

Bachelor in Arts
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in World History
SAT Reading

I am able to offer tutoring in a wide variety of History classes and standardized tests because I have spent the last two years as a high school History teacher for Teach For America, which has made me familiar with teaching practices that translate well into one-on-one instruction. I am also famili...

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University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students typically find the Supreme Court cases and constitutional interpretation most difficult, especially understanding how landmark decisions like Marbury v. Madison or Citizens United apply to broader governance principles. The federalism unit also trips up many students—distinguishing between concurrent, enumerated, and reserved powers requires careful attention to constitutional language. Additionally, the policy-making process (how a bill becomes law, the role of bureaucracy, and interest group influence) involves many interconnected concepts that students need to see mapped out clearly. A tutor can break these dense topics into digestible pieces and connect them to real-world examples that make the relationships stick.

The four FRQs require different strategies: the Concept Application question demands you apply a political principle to a new scenario (practice identifying which concept the prompt is testing); the Quantitative Analysis question requires you to interpret data and explain its political significance (not just describe what the graph shows); the Source-Based question asks you to analyze a primary source's argument and connect it to course concepts; and the Argument Essay requires a clear thesis with evidence from at least three different concepts. A tutor can help you develop a consistent template for each FRQ type and practice under timed conditions so you're comfortable managing the 100 minutes across all four questions.

You have 45 minutes for 55 questions—roughly 50 seconds per question—which is tight but manageable with a smart approach. Many students spend too long on difficult questions early on and run out of time for easier ones later. A strong strategy is to mark questions that require deep analysis (like those asking you to identify which scenario best illustrates a concept) and come back to them after answering straightforward recall questions. Tutoring can help you identify which question types you tend to overthink, practice eliminating obviously wrong answers quickly, and develop confidence in your first instinct on concept-based questions where you know the material.

You don't need to memorize every case, but you do need to know roughly 15-20 landmark cases deeply enough to explain their holdings and why they matter to governance (cases like Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden, and more recent ones like Citizens United). Rather than pure memorization, focus on understanding the constitutional question each case addressed and how the Court's decision shifted the balance of power. A tutor can help you create concept clusters—grouping cases by theme (federalism cases, First Amendment cases, voting rights cases) so you see patterns and can apply case logic to new scenarios on the FRQ rather than just recalling isolated facts.

Improvement depends on where you're starting and how much time you invest. Students who are scoring 2s or 3s typically see the biggest gains (often 1-2 points) because they're often missing fundamental concept connections that a tutor can clarify quickly. Students aiming for a 4 or 5 usually need to eliminate careless errors and develop more sophisticated FRQ arguments, which requires targeted practice and feedback on actual responses. Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of regular tutoring combined with consistent practice tests—the tutoring helps you identify weak areas and refine strategy, but your own practice between sessions is what drives the score up.

Take a full-length practice test under timed conditions and review it carefully—look for patterns in which topics you missed (all federalism questions? Supreme Court cases? policy process?). You can also break it down by question type: are you missing more FRQs or multiple-choice? Within FRQs, are you struggling with the concept application or the argument essay? A tutor can help you analyze your practice test results systematically, pinpoint whether your errors come from content gaps or strategy/timing issues, and create a targeted study plan that prioritizes the areas where you'll gain the most points. This is much more efficient than trying to review everything equally.

An effective tutor should have deep knowledge of the AP exam format and scoring rubrics (especially how FRQs are graded), understand the interconnections between units (how federalism affects policy-making, how interest groups influence both Congress and the bureaucracy), and be able to explain abstract concepts like separation of powers through concrete examples. They should also be skilled at analyzing your practice test results to identify patterns, coaching you through FRQ writing with feedback that improves your argument structure, and helping you manage test anxiety through familiarity with question types and timing strategies. Look for someone who has experience with the specific AP exam and can adapt their teaching to your learning style—whether you're a visual learner who benefits from concept maps or someone who needs to talk through ideas.

Ideally, start 8-12 weeks before the exam with a content review phase where you cover each unit thoroughly (federalism, institutions, political behavior, policy, civil rights). Around 4-6 weeks out, shift to practice tests and FRQ writing—take at least 3-4 full-length practice exams under timed conditions and get detailed feedback on your FRQs. In the final 2-3 weeks, focus on your weakest areas and practice test-taking strategies. A tutor can help you pace this schedule realistically, ensure you're not just passively reviewing content but actively practicing retrieval (which is how you actually learn for this exam), and adjust your plan if you discover gaps. Consistency matters more than cramming—studying 5-6 hours a week for 10 weeks will get you better results than 40 hours in the final week.

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