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AP Seminar

AP Capstone course building research, argumentation, collaboration, and presentation skills across disciplines.

AP Seminar is a foundational course in the AP Capstone program where students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives. Students learn to analyze and evaluate arguments, synthesize information from diverse sources, develop evidence-based arguments, and communicate effectively through written essays and oral presentations, both individually and in teams.

69 hrs
Total Instruction
Max 6
Students Per Group
10
Full Mock Exams
8 mo
Program Duration
Course Introduction

Why AP Seminar Matters

Scoring well on AP Seminar demonstrates your readiness for college-level work and can earn you valuable credit, saving time and money in your undergraduate studies.

Part of the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma program
Develops college-level research and inquiry skills
Builds argumentation, collaboration, and presentation
Highly valued by selective admissions
College Equivalent

Research/Inquiry Seminar (first-year seminar equivalent)

Required/Recommended for Majors
Any majorResearch-intensive programsPre-LawPre-MedSocial SciencesHumanitiesSTEM research tracks
Exam Format
Multiple Choice0 questions (35%)
Create TaskTeam Project & Presentation (20%) and Individual Research-Based Essay & Presentation (45%) (65%)
8-Month Curriculum

Complete College Board Syllabus Coverage

Every single unit from the official College Board curriculum is covered in depth over 69 hours of instruction.

Unit 1Inquiry foundation of exam
Question and Explore
Identifying issuesForming research questionsMultiple perspectives
Unit 2Analysis core of exam
Understand and Analyze Arguments
Evaluating sourcesIdentifying claims and evidenceReasoning
Unit 3Synthesis core of exam
Evaluate Multiple Perspectives
SynthesisComparing viewpointsBias and credibility
Unit 4Performance tasks (65%) of exam
Synthesize Ideas & Team/Individual Tasks
Building argumentsTeam projectIndividual essay and presentation
10+ Years of Experience

Our Teaching Approach

We focus on both deep conceptual understanding AND exam-specific problem-solving techniques.

Conceptual Understanding
Building deep knowledge that lasts
  • Develop strong, researchable questions
  • Evaluate sources for credibility and bias
  • Synthesize multiple perspectives into arguments
  • Practice collaboration and oral delivery
Exam-Specific Strategies
Techniques that maximize your score
  • Master the QUEST and argumentation frameworks
  • Plan and rehearse team and individual presentations
  • Apply the performance-task scoring rubrics
  • Practice the end-of-course written argument
Comprehensive Resources

Materials & Past Paper Archive

Access homework systems, 10 years of past papers, and custom-prepared digital materials.

Homework System

Guided research milestones, source analysis, and presentation rehearsals with feedback

Past Paper Archive

Sample performance tasks and end-of-course exam prompts with scoring guidelines

Digital Materials
  • Research and source-evaluation toolkits
  • Argumentation and synthesis frameworks
  • Presentation planning and delivery guides
  • Performance-task rubrics and exemplars
  • Citation and academic integrity resources
Practice Makes Perfect

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.

  • Practice end-of-course written argument exam
  • Team and individual performance-task simulations
  • Rubric-based scoring on tasks and exam
  • Feedback on research, argument, and delivery
  • Progress tracking across QUEST skills

Score Improvement Cycle

1
Take Full Mock Exam
Under real timing conditions
2
Immediate Error Analysis
Detailed review with instructor
3
Targeted Practice
Focus on weak areas identified
4
Repeat & Improve
Track progress across 10 mocks
Choose Your Path

Group Course vs Private Tutoring

Both options provide comprehensive AP Seminar preparation. Choose based on your learning style and budget.

40% Better Value
Group Course
Maximum 6 students per group
$2,100total

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
Enroll in Group Course
Private Tutoring
1-on-1 personalized instruction
$3,500total

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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