Dr. Elizabeth Vance

Chief Historical Reviewer

Academic Background

Dr. Elizabeth Vance holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in American History from Vanderbilt University, with a research concentration in early American political movements and economic development. She has over 15 years of academic research and higher education teaching experience.

Dr. Vance has served as an independent curricular reviewer for multiple public school systems and works closely with secondary educators to bridge the gap between high school social studies classes and college-level academic rigor.

Editorial Responsibility

At APUSH Score Calculator, Dr. Vance is responsible for reviewing historical study materials, curriculum guides, and primary source interpretations. She reviews all content submissions to verify that historical terms, dates, acts, and thematic outlines align strictly with standard historical interpretations and the AP US History curriculum framework.

Reviewed Guides & Curricula

Dr. Vance reviews and approves key analytical resources, including the following guides:

• Complete APUSH Study Guide: Master All Historical Periods
• Key Historical Themes in APUSH: What You Must Know
• Essay Writing Techniques for AP: Craft Winning Essays