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AP Computer Science Principles

Explore the foundations of computing including programming, data, algorithms, the internet, and societal impacts.

AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. The course covers creative development, data, algorithms, programming, computer systems, networks, and the global impact of computing. Students create a program as part of the Create Performance Task.

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

Why AP Computer Science Principles Matters

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

Broad introduction to computer science for all students
Develops digital literacy and computational thinking
Explores ethical and societal implications of technology
No prior programming experience required
College Equivalent

Introduction to Computing or Digital Literacy course

Required/Recommended for Majors
Any major seeking computing foundationsDigital MediaInformation ScienceBusiness TechnologyEducational TechnologyLiberal Arts with tech interest
Exam Format
Multiple Choice70 questions (70%)
Create TaskPerformance task submitted before exam (30%)
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 110-13% of exam
Creative Development
CollaborationProgram developmentDocumentationIdentifying errors
Unit 217-22% of exam
Data
Binary and data compressionExtracting information from dataUsing programs with data
Unit 330-35% of exam
Algorithms and Programming
Variables and assignmentsData abstractionProceduresAlgorithmsListsIterationDeveloping algorithms
Unit 411-15% of exam
Computer Systems and Networks
The internetFault toleranceParallel and distributed computing
Unit 521-26% of exam
Impact of Computing
Beneficial and harmful effectsDigital divideComputing biasCrowdsourcingLegal and ethical concerns
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
  • Focus on understanding big ideas over memorization
  • Practice explaining computing concepts in your own words
  • Connect computing to real-world applications
  • Develop your Create Task early and iterate
Exam-Specific Strategies
Techniques that maximize your score
  • Practice reading and tracing pseudocode
  • Understand binary, data representation, and compression
  • Review internet protocols and network concepts
  • Practice identifying computing impacts in scenarios
Comprehensive Resources

Materials & Past Paper Archive

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

Homework System

Weekly conceptual exercises and programming practice with block-based and text-based options

Past Paper Archive

Complete archive of AP CSP multiple choice practice and sample Create Tasks from 2017-2024

Digital Materials
  • App Lab and Snap! programming environments
  • Binary and data representation tools
  • Create Task planning templates
  • Internet protocol simulators
  • Digital ethics case studies
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.

  • Full 2-hour multiple choice practice exams
  • Create Task development workshops
  • Written response practice for Create Task
  • Digital ethics scenario analysis
  • Feedback on pseudocode reading 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 Computer Science Principles 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
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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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AP Computer Science Principles — Frequently Asked Questions

How is the AP Computer Science Principles exam structured?
The AP Computer Science Principles exam has 70 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, worth 70% of the score. Knowing the split matters because the two halves reward different preparation — the multiple-choice section rewards coverage, the free-response section rewards being able to set out a method.
What college credit does AP Computer Science Principles carry?
One semester of introductory computing 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 Principles cover?
The course is organised into 5 units: Creative Development, Data, Algorithms and Programming, Computer Systems and Networks and Impact of Computing. 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 Principles equivalent to?
Introduction to Computing or Digital Literacy course 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 Principles useful for?
It is most relevant to Any major seeking computing foundations, Digital Media, Information Science, Business Technology and 2 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.