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2+ years
Erik
I am a graduate from the University of Florida, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have graduated with scholarship honors in Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor of Sciences from University of Florida, Masters of Computer and Information Technology from UPenn,...
University of Pennsylvania
MMG
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Vicente
Studying Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell meant Vicente spent four years immersed in economic theory applied to real institutions — wage determination, trade policy, market failures, and the role of government intervention. For 12th graders in AP Economics, he connects textbook models like ...
Cornell University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Philip
AP Economics requires switching between micro and macro reasoning quickly, especially on exam day when free-response questions can pull from either side. Philip teaches students to identify which framework a question is really asking about — whether it's a market failure scenario or an aggregate dem...
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Zachary
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...
Yale University
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
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Frequently Asked Questions
AP Economics covers microeconomics and macroeconomics, including supply and demand, elasticity, market structures, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. A tutor can break down these abstract concepts with real-world examples, help you understand the connections between topics, and ensure you're prepared for both the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the exam.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort level, but students who work consistently with a tutor typically see gains of 1-2 points on the 5-point AP scale. The key is identifying your weak areas early—whether that's graph interpretation, policy analysis, or calculation-based problems—and targeting those gaps with focused practice and feedback.
Many students struggle with interpreting economic graphs and diagrams, applying economic theory to real-world scenarios, and managing the pacing of the exam. Additionally, the free-response questions require students to explain their reasoning clearly, which can be difficult if you're not used to communicating economic concepts in writing. A tutor can help you practice these skills repeatedly until they become second nature.
The exam has 60 multiple-choice questions (70 minutes) and 3 free-response questions (50 minutes). For the multiple-choice section, pace yourself at about 1 minute per question and skip difficult ones to return to later. For free-response, allocate roughly 15 minutes per question, and focus on clearly labeling graphs and explaining your economic reasoning. A tutor can help you practice this timing repeatedly with full-length practice tests.
Most students benefit from starting test prep 8-12 weeks before the exam, with 3-5 hours of focused study per week. This includes reviewing content, working through practice problems, and taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions. A tutor can help you create a personalized study schedule, identify which topics need the most attention, and adjust your prep based on your progress.
Graphs are the language of economics—they appear in multiple-choice questions, free-response questions, and are essential for explaining economic concepts clearly. Many students can describe a concept verbally but struggle to draw or interpret the corresponding graph (like supply and demand curves or Phillips curves). Tutoring helps you develop fluency with economic graphs so you can quickly interpret them on the exam and use them confidently in your written responses.
Look for tutors with strong economics backgrounds, experience preparing students for the AP exam, and familiarity with both the microeconomics and macroeconomics components. They should be able to explain complex concepts clearly, help you develop effective test-taking strategies, and provide detailed feedback on your free-response practice. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors for students in Columbus who can tailor their approach to your learning style and goals.
Your first session typically focuses on assessment and planning. A tutor will review your current understanding of key AP Economics concepts, identify your strongest and weakest areas, discuss your target score, and outline a personalized study plan. This foundation helps ensure that your tutoring sessions are focused and efficient, addressing the specific gaps that will have the biggest impact on your exam performance.
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