AP Computer Science
Exam-focused coaching for AP CS A and AP CS Principles.
- Who it's for
- High school students (grades 9–12) and homeschoolers
- Format
- Live online cohorts + 1:1 tutoring
- Duration
- 12 weeks to a full school year
Overview
Structured preparation for the AP Computer Science A (Java) and AP Computer Science Principles exams. Students build real fluency in programming fundamentals while drilling the exact question styles the College Board uses, so they walk into the exam calm and prepared.
What you'll be able to do
- Write, trace, and debug Java programs with confidence
- Master arrays, ArrayLists, 2D arrays, recursion, and object-oriented design
- Answer multiple-choice questions quickly using elimination strategies
- Plan and write full free-response solutions under timed conditions
- Complete the AP CSP Create Performance Task with a strong written response
What this sets you up for
- AP CS A / CSP exam
- CS-major applications
- First internships
Syllabus
- 01
Primitives, expressions & control flow
Variables, operators, boolean logic, if/else, loops, and common runtime errors.
- 02
Classes & objects
Designing classes, constructors, encapsulation, this, static vs. instance, and the Object superclass.
- 03
Arrays, ArrayList & 2D arrays
Traversal patterns, insertion/deletion, nested loops, and the standard algorithms tested on the exam.
- 04
Inheritance & polymorphism
Superclasses, method overriding, abstract concepts, and reading unfamiliar class hierarchies.
- 05
Recursion & sorting/searching
Tracing recursive calls, binary search, selection/insertion/merge sort behavior.
- 06
Exam labs
Weekly timed multiple-choice sets and graded FRQ practice with rubric-based feedback.
Frequently asked
Do students need prior coding experience?+
No. We start from fundamentals, though motivated beginners should expect 3–4 hours of practice per week.
How many weeks does my student need?+
If they're already taking AP CS in school and want exam coaching, about 12 weeks in the spring is enough. If they're learning the whole course with us — homeschoolers, or students whose school doesn't offer it — plan on a full school year so the pacing matches the exam in May.
Which exam should my student take?+
AP CSP is a gentler on-ramp; AP CS A is the stronger signal for computer science and engineering majors. We help you decide during the intake call.
Ready to get started?
Book a free intro call or send us a message with your questions.