MathematicsA college precalculus course, or college algebra with trigonometry

AP Precalculus tutoring and prep, live online

Functions, trigonometry, and modeling that build the foundation for AP Calculus and college STEM courses.

AP Precalculus prepares students for calculus and other college-level mathematics by exploring polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and polar functions. Students learn to model real-world scenarios, reason about rates of change, and represent functions graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.

$70

Single 90-minute lesson

$65

Lowest rate per lesson

50 lessons

Full syllabus, 75 hours

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Course Introduction

Why AP Precalculus Matters

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

Direct on-ramp to AP Calculus AB/BC and college STEM

Builds fluency with functions and modeling

Strengthens algebra and trigonometry foundations

Increasingly accepted for college math credit

College Equivalent

Precalculus

Required/Recommended for Majors

EngineeringComputer ScienceEconomicsMathematicsPhysical SciencesBusinessData Science

Exam Format

Multiple Choice42 questions (about 63%)

Free Response4 questions (about 37%)

Scored 1–5. Hybrid digital: multiple-choice in Bluebook, free responses handwritten in a paper booklet.

AP Precalculus course units

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

Unit 130-40% of multiple-choice score

Polynomial and Rational Functions

End behaviorZeros and multiplicityRational functions and asymptotesModeling with polynomials

Unit 225-40% of multiple-choice score

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Geometric sequencesExponential modelsLogarithmic functionsSemi-log plots

Unit 330-35% of multiple-choice score

Trigonometric and Polar Functions

Unit circleSinusoidal modelingTrig identitiesPolar coordinates and graphs

Unit 4Not assessed on exam (instructional)

Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices

Parametric functionsVectorsMatrices and transformations

How lessons approach Precalc

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

Conceptual Understanding

Building deep knowledge that lasts

Connect graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal representations
Understand function families and their transformations
Build intuition for rates of change before calculus
Use modeling to anchor abstract concepts

Exam-Specific Strategies

Techniques that maximize your score

Practice both calculator and non-calculator sections
Master function notation and domain/range analysis
Learn to justify reasoning in free-response answers
Drill trigonometric identities and the unit circle

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

Practice exams and sample questions modeled on the College Board AP Precalculus format.

Full-length exams matching the AP Precalculus format
Calculator and non-calculator sections included
Scoring with detailed explanations
Error analysis identifying concept gaps
Progress tracking across all units

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 Precalculus: 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 Precalculus 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 Precalculus 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 Precalculus — Frequently Asked Questions

How is the AP Precalculus exam structured?

The AP Precalculus exam has 42 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 45 minutes, worth about 63% of the score, and 4 free-response questions in 1 hour 10 minutes, worth about 37%. 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 Precalculus carry?

A college precalculus course, or college algebra with trigonometry. 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 Precalculus cover?

The course is organized into 4 units: Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric and Polar Functions and Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices. 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 Precalculus equivalent to?

Precalculus. 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 Precalculus useful for?

It is most relevant to Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics and 3 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.