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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

“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 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 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

Gerry joined Summit in 2022 and specializes in AP test prep, particularly for AP Chemistry and AP Environmental Science, as well as SAT and ACT prep. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resources from Cornell University and an M.S. in Education from the University of Bridgeport. With 20 years of experience teaching high school Chemistry and Environmental Science, including at the AP level, Gerry has earned a reputation for his expert knowledge, engaging teaching style, and ability to connect with students.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: Chemistry, Environmental Science

Academic: Algebra, Biology, Chemistry

Josh Cunningham
Josh Cunningham

Josh joined Summit in 2020 and specializes in test prep and math across all levels, including college coursework. He helps students build confidence and mastery through clear instruction and a structured, supportive approach. Josh graduated from Stonehill College in 2013 with a B.S. in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys watching the Red Sox and playing board games.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: Calculus AB and BC

Academic: Algebra, Geometry, Trig/Precalculus, Calculus

Rob Salomon
Rob Salomon

Rob grew up in Northern California and earned a degree in Public Administration with a minor in Economics from Northern Arizona University. Coming from a family of educators, he has spent the past 20 years tutoring and mentoring students, helping them build confidence and reach their academic goals. Rob has been part of the Summit team since 2022 and spent two years as a Program Director, guiding families through the test prep process, before returning his focus to working one on one with students. Outside of work, Rob enjoys hiking, playing the drums, gardening, and challenging friends and family to board games.

Areas of Expertise

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

Elementary/Middle Academic: English, Math

High School Academic: Algebra, Economics, English, Statistics

Jane Kennedy
Jane Kennedy

Jane holds a BA in linguistics from Smith College. She has been tutoring and teaching classes with Summit since 2017; since 2024, she has also worked at the Five College Center for World Languages, where she coordinates courses in languages from Armenian to Zulu. An award-winning poet, Jane also makes collage art and is currently working on a pop-punk EP. She's a word game devotee with an 800+ clue streak on Minute Cryptic, and she inspires students to succeed with her playful approach to test-taking, which is really just puzzle-solving in the end.

Areas of Expertise

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

Academic: English

Zdenka Sturm
Zdenka Sturm

In addition to her role as an Elite Tutor, Zdenka serves as Summit’s Assistant Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Training. She joined Summit in 2007 and has contributed in multiple roles, including Adjunct Instructor in Biology at Cambridge College. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Harvard, where she received the Detur Prize and a Center for European Studies grant. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring abstract algebra and number theory.

Areas of Expertise

Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT

AP: Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB & BC

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

Kevin Sun
Kevin Sun

A Summit Tutor since 2019, Kevin works with students in grades 4–12. He creates a supportive, stress-free environment where students build confidence, master key concepts, and develop lifelong learning skills. By tailoring his teaching approach to each student’s unique learning style, he makes lessons both engaging and effective. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, attending live music events, cooking, and hiking.

Areas of Expertise

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

AP: Biology

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

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