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Nova
I'm an undergraduate at Brown University with a planned concentration in Health and Human Biology and Visual Art. I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school...
Brown University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Julie
I am a rising junior at Princeton University pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assis...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Tracy
I am a math enthusiast who is passionate about helping students gain confidence and achieve. I began tutoring other students in middle school and continued throughout high school. I believe all students have the potential to understand math, but they can be intimated or have trouble finding the lear...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Economics
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May
I am a neuroscience PhD graduate student at Northwestern university. I obtained my B.A. degree from Bryn Mawr College in Biology and Computer Science. I have a passion for education and firmly believe that education can change lives and provide the upward social mobility. I love interacting with stu...
Bryn Mawr College
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
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Li
I'm extremely motivated to help you succeed
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing
NYITCOM
Non Degree Doctorals, medicine
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6+ years
Jiahao
I am an experienced Mandarin tutor with a solid BA in linguistics and a MA from the best Chinese-English interpreting school in China--Beijing Foreign Studies University. Native in Chinese and fluent in English both linguistically and culturally, I excel at explaining the subtle nuances in the Chine...
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Master of Arts, Language Interpretation and Translation
Wuhan University
Bachelor in Arts, Applied Linguistics
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6+ years
Christine
I am a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Psychological Services and Psychology at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy. Before coming to Northwestern, I had the privilege to grow up with good teachers under a rigorous IB curriculu...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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Alex
I am currently working in a biochemistry lab at NYU Medical Center and applying to medical school, with hopes of training to be a pediatric surgeon in the future. I have worked as a teaching assistant for a Columbia biology lab course, taught ESL to immigrants from China, and tutored extensively in ...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rachel
I am passionate about. I am very committed to my students' success and also happiness and hope through my tutoring my students will becoming increasingly confident and competent in whatever subject they wish to be tutored for. I strive to not only teach them the concepts and materials, but how to st...
Williams College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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Christina
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
Yale School of Management
Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
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Nayeon
12th Grade math Tutor • +47 Subjects
I'm pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English at Vanderbilt University. I have been tutoring math since High School and have native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. I am dedicated to helping students explore the study methods that will fit their individual needs.
Yiyu
9th Grade math Tutor • +41 Subjects
I am very passionate about education, and especially in student motivation and learning effectiveness. Growing up in China, I have rich experiences in test taking and learning strategies, which led me to Peking University, one of the two top universities in China. I would be thrilled to help you where I can! Feel free to reach out to me if you need help in Math (Primary through high school Math to GRE Math) or Chinese (speaking and/or writing). I am looking forward to learning, growing, and improving with you!
Lauren
Calculus Tutor • +33 Subjects
I'm fluent in Spanish and proficient in Mandarin. I worked with all the Spanish speaking clients as a paralegal at a law firm and lived in Nanjing China while I studied at Nanjing University. I'm also TEFL certified.
Ethan
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am currently tutoring a middle school student in Mandarin. Tutoring is something I genuinely enjoy. I like helping people. I empathize with my tutees because I know what it is like to struggle with a new concept; I know what it is like to not understand something you feel you should understand. These are difficult experiences with which I am personally familiar. Thus, my main motivation for wanting to be a tutor is to help people overcome these difficulties and feel good about themselves in the process. An added bonus is the reward of better understanding the material I am teaching.
James
College Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a dental school student at NYU. I grew up in Taiwan for 15 yrs, and I spent the last 10 years in USA. I'm very fun to interact with, please don't hesitate to talk to me.
Caleb
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +20 Subjects
I am a second year business major at Georgia Tech. I am a native speaker of Chinese so I am ready to help you learn Chinese. I can also help tutor on math or other subjects as well.
Asta
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +74 Subjects
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 them for college in the United States.
Florence
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +83 Subjects
I am a rising senior at Duke University. I major in Computer Science and am also getting a minor in Physics. I have had experience tutoring/teaching as a teaching assistant for three classes: Intro to Databases, Electricity and Magnetism (for engineers), and Computer Network Architecture. I have had industry experience in software development as an intern for IBM and a cybersecurity analyst for TIAA. Outside of school/work, I play the piano and train with the Duke Taekwondo Club. I have a strong background in computer science, physics, and math, but I love learning about and helping students with a wide variety of subjects!
Yuyi
Calculus Tutor • +22 Subjects
I am a graduate of Duke University, with a major in Psychology and minors in Art History and English. Currently, I am an MBA student studying Finance at NYU Stern. People say I am creative, empathetic, and kind. Relationships are very important to me, and I look forward to developing great relationships with my students. Thank you, Yuyi Hobbies: reading, cooking, music, writing, singing, art, books
Paul
Calculus Tutor • +25 Subjects
I'm very happy helping others in their studies. Both my language level and my teaching skills will guarantee the quality and efficiency of the tutoring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with a tutor. Students who start at a 2 or 3 often reach a 4 or 5 with focused preparation, while those already scoring 4s typically improve to a 5 with targeted practice on their weakest sections. The key is identifying which of the five AP Chinese sections—listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and cultural knowledge—need the most work, then drilling those skills consistently over several months.
Most students benefit from starting preparation 4-6 months before the exam, with 5-7 hours per week of combined tutoring and independent practice. If you're starting from a lower proficiency level, begin earlier. A typical week might include 1-2 hours of personalized tutoring focused on your specific weaknesses, plus 4-5 hours of independent study using practice materials, listening to authentic Chinese media, and completing timed practice tests to build exam stamina.
The speaking section intimidates many students because it requires spontaneous, fluent responses with limited preparation time—you typically get 10 seconds to plan before recording your answer. The reading comprehension section also trips up students because it tests nuanced understanding of authentic Chinese texts, not just vocabulary recognition. Working with a tutor on both timed speaking practice and reading strategies for unfamiliar passages addresses these high-stakes challenges before test day.
You're generally ready if you can consistently score 70% or higher on full-length practice exams under timed conditions, understand the cultural contexts tested in the exam, and can have a basic conversation in Chinese without extensive hesitation. A tutor can help pinpoint exactly which sections you're ready for and which need more work, then create a targeted study plan for your remaining preparation time. Taking multiple practice tests is essential—they reveal gaps that classroom instruction alone might miss.
The best AP Chinese tutors have deep knowledge of the exam's specific format and scoring rubrics, native or near-native fluency in Mandarin, and proven experience helping students reach their target scores. They should understand both traditional and simplified characters, be able to explain grammar in ways that stick, and know how to build your speaking confidence under pressure. Look for tutors who use real AP Chinese practice materials and can diagnose your specific weak areas—whether that's tones, formal writing, or cultural nuance—rather than teaching generically.
Anxiety during the speaking section often comes from feeling unprepared for spontaneous responses. The best antidote is practice: working through dozens of timed speaking prompts with a tutor helps you build patterns and confidence so responses feel more natural on exam day. A tutor can also teach you strategies like taking the full 10 seconds to plan, using filler phrases naturally (like "嗯" or "让我想想"), and focusing on clear communication over perfect accent. Recording yourself and reviewing playbacks reduces anxiety because you'll see concrete improvement over time.
Yes—the College Board's official AP Chinese exam resources and past exam materials are essential because they show you exactly what the test expects. Varsity Tutors can connect you with expert tutors who are familiar with these official materials and know which supplementary resources (like authentic news articles, podcasts, and film clips) best fill knowledge gaps. Your tutor should guide you toward materials matched to your current level rather than having you waste time on resources that are either too easy or too difficult, ensuring every study hour counts.
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