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		Advanced Placement Tests (AP)
		The best way to gain a head start in college is by earning Advanced Placement (AP) credits while you are still in high school. Doing well on the rigorous AP exams takes lots of focus and excellent preparation. Luckily, Tutors of Oxford can help you do both. Private AP Calculus (AB or BC) or AP Physics lessons with Dr. Donnelly are available either online via Skype for those students living outside of the New York City area or in-person at our East Midtown location for those students living here in Manhattan. Click on the relevant link below for more details: Contact Dr. Donnelly about private AP lessons Dr. Donnelly's recent student testimonials Overview of the AP tests 2011 AP tests AP Calculus AB test AP Calculus BC test AP Physics test

Student testimonials

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"Dr. Donnelly's private tutoring stands apart from other mainstream/commercial review programs because he isolates an individual's weaknesses and tailors a successful review and test-taking strategy that conforms to an individual's needs -- rather than those of the masses. Dr. Donnelly was able to quickly understand and dissect my thought process in order to help me break old habits and establish stronger test-taking skills so I could get that higher score I wanted" - Jacqui S.

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"I rate Stuart as an excellent teacher. He inspires the brilliant students, but also encourages those who may find certain topics quite difficult. His lessons are well structured...and it is obvious that he thoroughly enjoys his work In conclusion, Stuart is a talented and a dedicated teacher". - Mary G Lawton - Head Mistress of the French International School (Hong Kong)

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"The fundamentals I learned from Dr. Donnelly were very helpful. I received the one on one attention that I did not receive in the Kaplan prep test. I did not feel embarrassed to ask basic questions.  Dr. Donnelly was very patient with explaining concepts in detail until I understood. Additionally,  he was always available via email or phone." - Neelu, (NYC)

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"Dr. Donnelly is a wonderful teacher. He is quick to pinpoint weaknesses  and, in many cases, turn them into strengths.  He always has a structured lesson plan and pertinent homework assignments and puts aside time in the lesson to go over "trouble problems" from the previous lesson. I highly recommend taking a prep course with him. His patience, humor, and kindheartedness makes an otherwise uncomfortable standardized test almost enjoyable" - Mia P. - student, NYC

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"Dr. Donnelly has shown himself sensitive to the needs of his students, responding to their questions, offering reassurances, when necessary, and challenging pupils to consider the subject matter in depth. I recommend him to you without hesitation." - E. H. Clements, Head of Mathematics - French International School

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"Dr. Donnelly has a real knack for explaining math in plain English and for making topics come alive with real-life examples. I would encourage anyone who needs to get up to speed in their preparation for undergraduate or graduate studies to give Dr Donnelly a call. You won't regret it! - Mike H., - NYC

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"Dr. Donnelly was patient, kind and willing to work with me in various areas to help improve not just my score but my understanding of the questions. His schedule is flexible and he is willing to work with you to give you what you need. My score went up dramatically and I would recommend Tutors of Oxford to anyone " - Jodi B. - student, NYC

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Overview of the AP Tests

An Overview of the AP Tests

WHY TAKE THE AP TESTS?	Get Credit. More than 1,400 colleges and universities accept AP credits Save Money. The AP exam costs ~$80 to take an and can potentially earn you college credit. The same credits can cost thousands once you're in college. Build Confidence. AP courses are college level classes. They'll give you a good idea about what to expect at university
WHEN CAN I TAKE THE AP TESTS?	The AP Tests are held in May each year Calculus AB - Wednesday May 4, 2011 Calculus BC - Wednesday May 4, 2011 Physics B & C - Monday May 9, 2011
HOW IS THE AP SCORED?	Each subject test receives a score on a scale of 1-5.
HOW LONG IS EACH AP TEST?	2-3 hours depending on the subject
WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THE AP TESTS?	Exclusively multiple-choice questions. Click on the relevant link below to learn more about each subject: Calculus AB Calculus BC Physics
REGISTERING FOR THE AP?	www.collegeboard.com

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AP Test - Calculus AB

AP Test - Calculus AB

EXAM STRUCTURE	Two sections in 3 hours and 15 minutes Section 1: 45 multiple-choice questions 1 hour and 45 minutes Section 2: 6 extended questions 1 hour and 30 minutes
SKILLS TESTED	Analysis of Graphs Limits of Functions, Asymptotes Continuity (property of functions) Concept of Derivatives Derivatives at a point Derivatives as a function Second derivatives Application and computation of derivatives Definite integral Application of integrals Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Anti-differential Numerical approximations
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION	Algebra, geometry, elementary functions, trigonometry analytical geometry

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AP Test - Calculus BC

AP Test - Calculus BC

EXAM STRUCTURE	Two sections in 3 hours and 15 minutes Section 1: 45 multiple-choice questions 1 hour and 45 minutes Section 2: 6 extended questions 1 hour and 30 minutes
SKILLS TESTED	Analysis of Graphs Limits of Functions, Asymptotes Continuity (property of functions) Parametric, Polar and vector functions Concept of Derivatives Derivatives at a point Derivatives as a function Second derivatives Application and computation of derivatives Definite integral Application of integrals Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Anti-differential Numerical approximations Polynomial approximations and series
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION	Algebra, geometry, elementary functions, trigonometry analytical geometry

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AP Test - Physics

AP Test - Physics

EXAM STRUCTURE	Either Physics B or Physics C should be selected based on the coursework covered 3 hours long 70 multiple choice questions 6-8 extended questions
SKILLS TESTED	Newtonian mechanics Fluid mechanics and thermal physics Electricity and magnetism Waves and optics Atomic and Nuclear physics
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION	General math skills including Algebra Trigonometry

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