AP Subject Tutoring and Exam Prep

With test-optional admissions, selective colleges emphasize academic rigor more than ever. Excelling in AP courses and exams showcases college readiness and strengthens applications. Strong AP performance can even impact admissions decisions.

Whether students need ongoing support or an intensive exam review, our expert tutors provide personalized 1:1 AP tutoring tailored to their learning style and goals.

How Our AP Tutoring Works

  • Customized 1:1 Instruction – Weekly 90-minute sessions designed to reinforce subject mastery, refine test strategies, and boost confidence. Most students complete 4–6 sessions before exams.
  • Proven Test Strategies – Learn techniques for mastering multiple-choice and free-response questions, optimizing scoring, and closing knowledge gaps.
  • Practice Exams & Targeted Feedback – Full-length AP practice tests with detailed score reports help pinpoint areas for improvement and guide study plans.

Summit’s expert guidance gives students the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to excel on AP exams.

Our most requested AP tutoring programs include:

Humanities

AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP U.S. History
AP U.S. Government and Politics
AP World History – Modern
AP European History
AP Human Geography

Math & Science

AP BIOLOGY
AP CALCULUS AB
AP CALCULUS BC
AP CHEMISTRY
AP PHYSICS C – MECHANICS
AP PHYSICS C – ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
AP STATISTICS

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“Our AP tutor was very prepared, knowledgeable, and prompt, both during tutoring sessions and in follow-up communications. He struck the perfect balance between subject mastery and test-taking strategies. Most importantly, he built a strong rapport with my son."

Mark M., Parent

“Our Summit tutor was great! My son really enjoyed his sessions and actually looked forward to them. The tutor kept us well-informed about the material they covered as well as my son’s progress. His ability to clearly explain concepts not only prepared my son for the AP exam but also boosted his class grade from an 87 to a 96. His expertise is fantastic, and we highly recommend him!”

Cara B., Parent

“Our AP tutor was exceptional, bringing not only deep subject matter expertise but also a respectful manner that put my son at ease while learning. He kept my son focused and productive, and he genuinely cared about my son’s success on his upcoming exams.”

Joanne C., Parent

Meet Some of Our Top Tutors

Gerry Casadei
Gerry Casadei

A Summit Tutor since 2022, Gerry specializes in test prep, AP Chemistry and Environmental Science, and academic tutoring. With 20 years of high school teaching experience, he holds a B.S. from Cornell and an M.S. in Education from the University of Bridgeport.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT,  PSAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Chemistry, Environmental Science

Academic: Algebra, Biology, Chemistry

Luke Holtzman
Luke Holtzman

A Select Tutor since 2020, Luke specializes in math, science, and test prep. With over a decade of experience, he helps students master complex concepts and boost scores and confidence. He's currently pursuing a PhD at Columbia University.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT

AP: Chemistry, Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus AB & BC, Physics C

Academic: Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trig/Precalculus

Lauren Doolon
Lauren Doolon

A Select Tutor since 2012, Lauren specializes in test prep and English tutoring, helping students build confidence with her patient, encouraging approach. She holds a BA from Emerson College and an MFA from Sarah Lawrence.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, PSAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: English Literature, English Language

Academic: English

Kevin Sun
Kevin Sun

A Summit Tutor since 2019, Kevin specializes in SSAT, ISEE, SAT, ACT, AP Biology, and academic tutoring in math, science, English, and Chinese. He tailors his approach to each student’s learning style, creating a supportive, stress-free environment.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, PSAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Biology

Academic: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trig/Precalculus, Biology, Chemistry, English, Chinese

Lily Gordon
Lily Gordon

With a B.A. in Literature from Williams College, Lily tutors SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, as well as Biology, and English. A Select Tutor since 2020, she is passionate about education and creating a supportive learning environment.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

Academic: Biology, English

Tessa Murray, PhD
Tessa Murray, PhD

A Select Tutor since 2015, Tessa specializes in test prep, AP, and academic tutoring in math and science. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Aberdeen and conducted postdoctoral research at Boston University.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT,  PSAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE

AP: Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB, Precalculus

Academic: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus

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