Every year, thousands of capable students miss out on college credit because they never learn the analytical writing skills AP graders reward.
I help students master the one skill that matters most: writing clear, persuasive, evidence-based historical arguments.
Whether you’re looking for a quick introduction through the book “de Tocqueville Incognito”, a professional AP Writing Assessment, or a complete AP U.S. History course, you’ll find practical tools designed to help you earn a 4 or 5. Start by signing up for a free consultation.
01 – Consultation
FREE
I host free Zoom sessions where I explain how my assessment process works and how targeted feedback can improve DBQ and LEQ performance. There may be more than one set of parents and students at any given Zoom meeting. Everybody can benefit from each others' questions and answers.
Parents and students interested in improving APUSH writing skills, knowledge base and aiming for a 4 or 5 on the AP Exam
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02 – the book
$5.00
The ideas of Alexis de Tocqueville, the greatest analysts of American society, teaches students how to think analytically about America's history and its present, connecting historical events to larger themes and patterns. Available as a PDF download or an MP3 audio book.
People that make a small investment for a quick introduction to the analytical writing AP graders reward.
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03 – the assessment
$49.00
A professional evaluation of one DBQ and one LEQ — official-rubric scoring, written feedback, and a personal Zoom conference with clear recommedations for improvement.
Students who are serious about earning a 4 or 5 on the AP U.S. History Exam and parents who want an objective evaluation of their student’s current writing level.
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04 – the course
$500
I offer a complete AP U.S. History course with 170 concise audio lectures (also available in PDF) Chapter-based multiple-choice questions, documentation and personalized zoom sessions!
For students ready to go further.
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05 – the library
Free or $49
Gain instant access through the Teachable app to over 60 hours of rare American audiobooks, including the complete works of Joel Chandler Harris—Uncle Remus, Nights with Uncle Remus, Daddy Jake the Runaway, Little Mr. Thimblefinger—along with classics by William Gilmore Simms, Diddie, Dumps and Tot, and Diary of a Tar Heel Confederate.
Many of these complete audio editions are unavailable anywhere else at any price. Carefully curated for lovers of American history, literature, and folklore. Available for FREE if you enroll in the course.
Access to the LibraryI graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987. I’ve taught History and French for most of the time since then, as well as English as a Second Language in New York City, France and Brazil. I enjoy long hikes on the Appalachian Trail with my English Setter Molly.
I owe it to my high school AP US History teacher and all my professors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who taught me how to analyze historic events and their repercussions decades, or centuries later. I learned how to apply and integrate analysis from great social scientists and philosophers to the events.
This skill has served me well on my AP US History exam and it has served me well as an American History teacher. An exceptionally high percentage of my students have achieved high scores (3,4 and 5) on the AP US History exam.
Unlock your potential in AP U.S. History with expert tips and resources to ace the exam!
John Lauer, rising sophomore and ROTC AS200 Cadet, UNCC, 2026.
Before working with Mr. Fields, I understood the material but struggled to write the kind of analytical essays required for AP U.S. History. He taught me how to connect historical events, identify broader themes, and support my arguments with evidence..
Read moreBryan Sanchez, rising freshman at Vanderbilt University, 2026.
"What sets Mr. Fields apart is that he teaches students how to think historically. His lessons went far beyond memorizing names and dates.".
Read moreVladimir Sullivan, Fourth Class Cadet, (rising freshman) United States Air Force Academy, 2026
"Mr. Fields is not lying when he says that using Tocqueville in your DBQ's and your LEQ's will get you points! It got me a 4 on the AP U.S. History Exam!".
Read moreFor students ready to go further, I offer a complete AP U.S. History course featuring:
If you are serious about earning a 4 or 5, I will show you exactly how to get there.
Sign UpI’ve spent over 20 years helping students ace the exam, often earning college credit before they even set foot on campus. Join me on this journey to a 4 or 5!
The key to success is not memorization, but the ability to write clear, analytical essays across any historical period. The insight that impresses AP graders is rooted in the work of Alexis de Tocqueville – one of the greatest observers of American democracy.
If you are serious about earning a 4 or 5, I will show you exactly how to get there. I offer a complete AP U.S. History course featuring: audio lectures, pdfs, essay questions, and more.
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