Study American history from the colonial period through the post-Cold War era. Practice DBQ, Long Essay and Short Answer formats aligned with the AP US History (APUSH) curriculum.
All lessons are fully online, live, and interactive.
Group courses are held in classes of maximum 6 students.
One-to-one packages start at $70 per lesson.
The price of the group course is $1,755.
One of the AP teachers is Selin Yıldız.
5
AP US History Target
One-on-One / Online
Lesson Format
Since 2008
Experience
Reach your goals in AP US History with our expert tutors.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced AP US History tutors.
A study plan and regular progress tracking aimed at the 5 target.
Past paper archive, topic summaries, practice questions and mark scheme analyses.
A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the AP US History syllabus. A lesson plan is built around each student's individual needs.
Program Content
One-on-one tutoring for your AP subjects
Form your own group with friends: lessons run live online as a private group of 3–6 students.
Each student buys their own place online, and we let you know as soon as your group is ready.
Detailed Information
AP US History (APUSH) is a comprehensive history exam examining American history from 1491 to the present across 9 periods. The exam includes 55 MCQs, 3 Short Answer Questions (SAQs), 1 Document-Based Question (DBQ) and 1 Long Essay Question (LEQ). Historical thinking skills (causation, continuity/change, comparison, contextualization) form the foundation of the exam.
In APUSH, the DBQ requires constructing an argument using 7 given historical documents and is the most heavily weighted section. TestPrep APUSH tutors teach document analysis techniques (HIPP - Historical context, Intended audience, Purpose, Point of view), thesis statement creation and evidence integration strategies. Key events, themes and turning points of each period are studied systematically. American history-specific terminology and conceptual framework are strengthened through one-on-one lessons.
Weekends: 2 lessons a week (Saturday and Sunday), 10:30–12:00. Review phase: 1 lesson a week (Saturday).
2026–2027 Group
| # | Date | Day | Time | Topic / Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 26, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 1: 1491-1607 (1/2) |
| 2 | September 27, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 1: 1491-1607 (2/2) |
| 3 | October 3, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 2: 1607-1754 (1/3) |
| 4 | October 4, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 2: 1607-1754 (2/3) |
| 5 | October 10, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 2: 1607-1754 (3/3) |
| 6 | October 11, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 3: 1754-1800 (1/6) |
| 7 | October 17, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 3: 1754-1800 (2/6) |
| 8 | October 18, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 3: 1754-1800 (3/6) |
| 9 | October 24, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 3: 1754-1800 (4/6) |
| 10 | October 25, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 3: 1754-1800 (5/6) |
| 11 | October 31, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 3: 1754-1800 (6/6) |
| 12 | November 1, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 4: 1800-1848 (1/5) |
| # | Date | Day | Time | Topic / Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | November 7, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 4: 1800-1848 (2/5) |
| 14 | November 8, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 4: 1800-1848 (3/5) |
| 15 | November 14, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 4: 1800-1848 (4/5) |
| 16 | November 15, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 4: 1800-1848 (5/5) |
| 17 | November 21, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 5: 1844-1877 (1/5) |
| 18 | November 22, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 5: 1844-1877 (2/5) |
| 19 | November 28, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 5: 1844-1877 (3/5) |
| 20 | November 29, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 5: 1844-1877 (4/5) |
| 21 | December 5, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 5: 1844-1877 (5/5) |
| 22 | December 6, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 6: 1865-1898 (1/5) |
| 23 | December 12, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 6: 1865-1898 (2/5) |
| 24 | December 13, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 6: 1865-1898 (3/5) |
| 25 | December 19, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 6: 1865-1898 (4/5) |
| 26 | December 20, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 6: 1865-1898 (5/5) |
| 27 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 7: 1890-1945 (1/6) |
| 28 | December 27, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 7: 1890-1945 (2/6) |
| 29 | January 2, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 7: 1890-1945 (3/6) |
| 30 | January 3, 2027 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 7: 1890-1945 (4/6) |
| 31 | January 9, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 7: 1890-1945 (5/6) |
| 32 | January 10, 2027 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 7: 1890-1945 (6/6) |
| 33 | January 16, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 8: 1945-1980 (1/6) |
| 34 | January 17, 2027 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 8: 1945-1980 (2/6) |
| 35 | January 23, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 8: 1945-1980 (3/6) |
| 36 | January 24, 2027 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 8: 1945-1980 (4/6) |
| 37 | January 30, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 8: 1945-1980 (5/6) |
| 38 | January 31, 2027 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 8: 1945-1980 (6/6) |
| 39 | February 6, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 9: 1980-Present (1/2) |
| 40 | February 7, 2027 | Sunday | 10:30–12:00 | Period 9: 1980-Present (2/2) |
| 41 | February 13, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2026 Exam Walkthrough (1/10) |
| 42 | February 20, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2025 Exam Walkthrough (2/10) |
| 43 | February 27, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2024 Exam Walkthrough (3/10) |
| 44 | March 6, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2023 Exam Walkthrough (4/10) |
| 45 | March 20, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2022 Exam Walkthrough (5/10) |
| 46 | March 27, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2021 Exam Walkthrough (6/10) |
| 47 | April 3, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | TestPrep practice exam 1 walkthrough — AP US History (7/10) |
| 48 | April 10, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2019 Exam Walkthrough (8/10) |
| 49 | April 17, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2018 Exam Walkthrough (9/10) |
| 50 | April 24, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30–12:00 | AP US History 2017 Exam Walkthrough (10/10) |
Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full. A place bought now is in our 2027-28 groups, which prepare for the May 2028 exams.
We can set up a private group of 3–6 students for you at the same price as the group course. Each of you can buy a place online now, and we let you know as soon as your group is ready.
Core topics include Colonial era, Revolution and early republic and Civil War and Reconstruction; AP is a single-level course, so every student sits the same exam.
We combine concise topic notes, conceptual questions and past-paper practice, with a weekly error-log review.
It depends on the target grade and starting level; typically 1-2 hours of tutoring per week plus 3-5 hours of independent work.
The College Board publishes one Course and Exam Description per subject and the format holds across sessions. When a course is redesigned, we rebuild the plan around the new CED.
55 multiple-choice questions
3 short-answer questions
2 free-response questions
Each topic is followed by College Board's released free-response questions, the sample questions in the Course and Exam Description and our own practice questions.
Every response is graded against the official College Board scoring guidelines.
Errors are tagged conceptual/careless/timing and reviewed weekly.
Tutors who teach the College Board Course and Exam Description for AP US History and grade to the official scoring guidelines.
Common questions and answers about AP US History Tutoring courses and exam preparation.
FAQ
The College Board sets every AP course and exam and publishes one Course and Exam Description used worldwide. Our plan follows that CED.
Diagnostic test → topic-order plan → weekly concept + question practice on topics like Colonial era → practice test.
Yes. After every lesson we set a topic-specific problem set or written task and review it together next session.
Yes — every lesson is online, delivered worldwide over BigBlueButton with a digital whiteboard. There is no in-person option.
It depends on the target — typically at least 8-12 weeks to close gaps, ideally a full academic year for the complete syllabus.
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4.7/5
12 reviews
Chelsea Dwyer
Breaking AP US History into smaller pieces worked much better for me. Source questions became easier once I noticed how small details affected the mark. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.
Rohit Chawla
What annoyed me most was losing easy points because I rushed. I could work on exam technique without falling behind in class. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. I was really happy with the lessons.
Enrico Marchetti
After my first attempt, I wanted the second round of preparation to feel more organized. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. My tutor could see my reasoning and usually found the source of an error quickly. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster. I was really happy with the lessons.
Rui Yuan
Our child wasn't sure how to organize the preparation for AP Exams. Flexible scheduling helped during a demanding school year. Being able to fit lessons around school made the process easier. A good connection with the tutor developed quite quickly. Communication with the team was straightforward and our questions were answered. We thank the tutor and the TestPrep team.
Thijs Neumann
As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. My tutor could see my reasoning and usually found the source of an error quickly. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.
Simone Costa
As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Erik Horvat
We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in AP US History. The tutor's close attention to weaker areas gave us confidence. We were pleased with the support we received.
Harper Ramsey
Keeping up with AP Exams while school was busy was harder than I expected. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see.
Matteo Parisi
I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute.
Vasco Antunes
I chose AP US History this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. I learned to make a short plan before starting a long response. I was really happy with the lessons.
Can Gunes
Keeping up with AP Exams while school was busy was harder than I expected. When I got something wrong, we looked at why I chose that answer instead of only checking the solution. I stopped listing facts in essays and started building an actual argument. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Natalia Valdez
When I started preparing for AP Exams, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. My confidence improved along with the results.