Computer ScienceOne semester of introductory computer science

AP Computer Science A tutoring and prep, live online

Master Java programming fundamentals including object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures.

AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming in Java. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development. Students learn to design solutions to problems, use data structures to organize data, develop algorithms, analyze code, and recognize the ethical and social implications of computing.

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Single 90-minute lesson

$65

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50 lessons

Full syllabus, 75 hours

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Course Introduction

Why AP Computer Science A Matters

A qualifying score on the AP Computer Science A Exam can earn college credit or placement. Each college sets its own policy, so check the score your colleges ask for.

Foundation for all software engineering careers

Develops computational thinking and problem-solving skills

Gateway to computer science and engineering majors

High-demand skill in virtually every industry

College Equivalent

Introduction to Computer Science

Required/Recommended for Majors

Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringComputer EngineeringData ScienceInformation SystemsGame DevelopmentCybersecurityAI/Machine Learning

Exam Format

The AP Computer Science A course and exam were revised recently. Check the current sections, timing and weighting on College Board's AP course pages.

Scored 1–5. Fully digital in Bluebook: multiple-choice and free-response questions are both answered in the app.

AP Computer Science A course units

The units of the College Board course. Lessons follow them in the order your class takes them.

Unit 1

Using Objects and Methods

Primitive types and expressionsCalling methodsString and Math methods

Unit 2

Selection and Iteration

Boolean expressionsif statementswhile and for loopsDeveloping algorithms

Unit 3

Class Creation

Writing classesConstructors and methodsScope and access

Unit 4

Data Collections

ArraysArrayList2D arraysSearching and sorting

How lessons approach CS A

Understanding the concepts, and answering the exam's questions the way they are scored.

Conceptual Understanding

Building deep knowledge that lasts

Code every day - practice makes permanent
Trace code by hand before running it
Understand why algorithms work, not just memorize them
Build projects to apply concepts in context

Exam-Specific Strategies

Techniques that maximize your score

Practice reading and tracing unfamiliar code
Master the free-response question format
Know the AP Java subset thoroughly
Practice debugging without an IDE

Past papers and practice exams

Practice exams in the current exam format are reviewed afterwards, and the errors set the work for the next lessons.

Past papers

Released AP CS A free-response questions with sample solutions.

Full-length practice exams in the current exam format
Hand-graded code with detailed feedback
Common error pattern analysis
Time management practice
Code efficiency evaluation

How a practice exam is used

1
Sit a full practice exam
Timed, section by section
2
Review the errors
With your tutor, by unit and question type
3
Targeted practice
On the units and question types that cost points
4
Repeat
Before the exam

AP Computer Science A: lessons, prices and how to start

One-to-one lessons are 90 minutes, live online. Prices are set per program, so they are the same for every AP subject.

AP Computer Science A one-to-one tutoring packages
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Single lesson	$70	Per lesson: $70	Buy a lesson
10 lessons	$685	Per lesson: $68.50	Buy package
20 lessons	$1,340	Per lesson: $67	Buy package
Full syllabus · 50 lessonsLowest rate75 hours · or 2 payments of $1,675 ($3,350 in all)	$3,250	Per lesson: $65	Buy package or pay in 2

Group options

Enrollment is open for the 2027–28 AP groups. The next AP Biology group starts September 18, 2027; enroll by September 15, 2027. The AP Computer Science A group course is $1,755 or 3 payments of $585, 75 hours of teaching in 50 lessons, in classes of at most 6. Three or more of you can buy places in a private group at the same price.

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How do you start?

Request a free intro call: it is a conversation about your goals and timeline, not a lesson or a test. There is no separate diagnostic test for AP. Instead, 21 AP subjects each have a free full-length practice test on their own page, timed as on exam day; a free account is all it takes. Sit one before your first lesson if you want the plan to start from a real score. It is not required.

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Refunds

Not satisfied after your first private lesson? Full (100%) refund. We do not offer free trial lessons. Payment is required before your first lesson. Not satisfied after the first week of your group course? Full (100%) refund. No score is guaranteed. Full terms.

AP Computer Science A — Frequently Asked Questions

What college credit does AP Computer Science A carry?

One semester of introductory computer science. Credit policies are set by each university rather than by the College Board, so confirm the score your target schools require before choosing which exams to sit.

What does AP Computer Science A cover?

The course is organized into 4 units: Using Objects and Methods, Selection and Iteration, Class Creation and Data Collections. Our tutoring follows the same order, so what you cover with a tutor lines up with what your class is doing.

What college course is AP Computer Science A equivalent to?

Introduction to Computer Science. That is the level the exam is written to, which is why a strong AP score is treated as evidence you can handle first-year university work in the subject.

Which majors is AP Computer Science A useful for?

It is most relevant to Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science and 4 more. It is worth taking if it is either required for your intended major or the strongest subject you can show, since a high score in a demanding subject carries more weight than a safe pass in an easy one.