AP Research
AP Capstone year-long independent research culminating in an academic paper and oral defense.
AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone program, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation, culminating in a 4,000-5,000 word academic paper and a presentation with oral defense.
Why AP Research Matters
Scoring well on AP Research demonstrates your readiness for college-level work and can earn you valuable credit, saving time and money in your undergraduate studies.
Independent Research/Capstone (upper-level seminar equivalent)
Complete College Board Syllabus Coverage
Every single unit from the official College Board curriculum is covered in depth over 69 hours of instruction.
Our Teaching Approach
We focus on both deep conceptual understanding AND exam-specific problem-solving techniques.
- Choose a focused, feasible research question
- Conduct a thorough literature review
- Select rigorous, ethical methodology
- Analyze and interpret data critically
- Follow the academic paper rubric closely
- Maintain a process and reflection portfolio
- Prepare a clear, evidence-based presentation
- Rehearse the oral defense Q&A
Materials & Past Paper Archive
Access homework systems, 10 years of past papers, and custom-prepared digital materials.
Staged research milestones, advisor check-ins, and writing reviews with feedback
Exemplar academic papers and presentation rubrics with scoring guidelines
- Research methodology and ethics toolkits
- Literature review and citation guides
- Academic writing frameworks and templates
- Presentation and oral-defense preparation guides
- Process and reflection portfolio templates
10 Full-Length Online Mock Exams
Our mock exam phase begins 2 months before the May exam. We replicate exact exam conditions and analyze errors immediately after each mock to maximize score improvement.
- Milestone reviews of paper drafts
- Mock presentation and oral defense sessions
- Rubric-based scoring on paper and defense
- Feedback on methodology and argumentation
- Progress tracking across research phases
Score Improvement Cycle
Group Course vs Private Tutoring
Both options provide comprehensive AP Research preparation. Choose based on your learning style and budget.
or payment plans available
- 69 hours of live instruction
- Small group (max 6 students)
- 10 full-length mock exams
- Complete digital materials
- Weekly homework with solutions
- Session recordings access
- Direct instructor messaging
for equivalent 69 hours
- Fully customized schedule
- 100% focused attention
- Pace adjusted to your needs
- All group course materials
- Priority instructor access
- Flexible rescheduling
- Additional practice sessions
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