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Study cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology and biotechnology across all 8 College Board units. Practice experiment design, data analysis and FRQ writing techniques.

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All lessons are fully online, live, and interactive.

Group courses are held in classes of maximum 6 students.

One-to-one packages start at $70 per lesson.

The price of the group course is $1,755.

One of the AP teachers is Selin Yıldız.

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AP Biology Target

One-on-One / Online

Lesson Format

Since 2008

Experience

What Makes Our AP Biology Tutoring Different

Reach your goals in AP Biology with our expert tutors.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Tutors

    Experienced AP Biology tutors.

  • Goal-Oriented Program

    A study plan and regular progress tracking aimed at the 5 target.

  • Comprehensive Materials

    Past paper archive, topic summaries, practice questions and mark scheme analyses.

What You Will Learn in AP Biology

A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the AP Biology syllabus. A lesson plan is built around each student's individual needs.

Program Content

  • In-depth topic analysis and conceptual explanations
  • Past paper solutions and mark scheme criteria analysis
  • Exam techniques, time management and score optimization strategies
  • Fast and effective problem-solving methods and shortcut techniques
  • Private Tutoring

    One-on-one tutoring for your AP subjects

    • FRQ strategies
    • College Board curriculum
    • One-on-one tutor attention

AP Private Group of 3–6 Students

Form your own group with friends: lessons run live online as a private group of 3–6 students.

Each student buys their own place online, and we let you know as soon as your group is ready.

  • Private 1-on-1 lessons: If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, you receive a full refund. We do not offer free trial lessons. Payment is required before your first lesson.
  • Group classes: If you are not satisfied with the first week of classes, you receive a full refund.
  • Private groups of 3–6 students: If you are not satisfied after the lessons held in your group's first week, we refund your payment in full.

About AP Biology

Detailed Information

About the AP Biology Exam

AP Biology is a comprehensive biology exam covering evolution, cellular processes, genetics and information transfer, and ecology. The exam consists of 60 MCQs and 6 FRQs. The FRQ section includes 2 long-form questions that require experimental design, data analysis and making connections between biological concepts.

TestPrep Strategy for Scoring 5 on AP Biology

Success in AP Biology requires not just memorizing biological facts but the ability to interpret experimental data, design experiments and analyze graphs. TestPrep Biology tutors provide in-depth practice in genetics problems (chi-square analysis, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium), cellular respiration and photosynthesis pathways, and free-energy concepts. Lab-based FRQ strategies are covered in detail.

AP Biology Group Course Schedule

Weekends: 2 lessons a week (Saturday and Sunday), 14:30–16:00. Review phase: 1 lesson a week (Sunday).

2026–2027 Group

Full
Start Date
October 10, 2026
End Date
May 2, 2027
AP Exam Date
May 3, 2027
Total Lessons
50 lessons
40 teaching lessons + 10 question-solving lessons
One-Time Payment
$1,755
Installment Plan
$585 × 3 payments

Lesson-by-Lesson Schedule (50 lessons)

#DateDayTimeTopic / Unit
1October 10, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Chemistry of Life (1/4)
2October 11, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Chemistry of Life (2/4)
3October 17, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Chemistry of Life (3/4)
4October 18, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Chemistry of Life (4/4)
5October 24, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Cells (1/5)
6October 25, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Cells (2/5)
7October 31, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Cells (3/5)
8November 1, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Cells (4/5)
9November 7, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Cells (5/5)
10November 8, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Cellular Energetics (1/6)
11November 14, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Cellular Energetics (2/6)
12November 15, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Cellular Energetics (3/6)
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#DateDayTimeTopic / Unit
13November 21, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Cellular Energetics (4/6)
14November 22, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Cellular Energetics (5/6)
15November 28, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Cellular Energetics (6/6)
16November 29, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle (1/5)
17December 5, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle (2/5)
18December 6, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle (3/5)
19December 12, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle (4/5)
20December 13, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle (5/5)
21December 19, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 5: Heredity (1/4)
22December 20, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 5: Heredity (2/4)
23December 26, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 5: Heredity (3/4)
24December 27, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 5: Heredity (4/4)
25January 2, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation (1/5)
26January 3, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation (2/5)
27January 9, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation (3/5)
28January 10, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation (4/5)
29January 16, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation (5/5)
30January 17, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 7: Natural Selection (1/6)
31January 23, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 7: Natural Selection (2/6)
32January 24, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 7: Natural Selection (3/6)
33January 30, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 7: Natural Selection (4/6)
34January 31, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 7: Natural Selection (5/6)
35February 6, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 7: Natural Selection (6/6)
36February 7, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 8: Ecology (1/5)
37February 13, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 8: Ecology (2/5)
38February 14, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 8: Ecology (3/5)
39February 20, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 8: Ecology (4/5)
40February 21, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 8: Ecology (5/5)
41February 28, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2026 Exam Walkthrough (1/10)
42March 7, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2025 Exam Walkthrough (2/10)
43March 14, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2024 Exam Walkthrough (3/10)
44March 21, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2023 Exam Walkthrough (4/10)
45March 28, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2022 Exam Walkthrough (5/10)
46April 4, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2021 Exam Walkthrough (6/10)
47April 11, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00TestPrep practice exam 1 walkthrough — AP Biology (7/10)
48April 18, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2019 Exam Walkthrough (8/10)
49April 25, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2018 Exam Walkthrough (9/10)
50May 2, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00AP Biology 2017 Exam Walkthrough (10/10)

Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full. A place bought now is in our 2027-28 groups, which prepare for the May 2028 exams.

We can set up a private group of 3–6 students for you at the same price as the group course. Each of you can buy a place online now, and we let you know as soon as your group is ready.

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Quick Answers

  • What topics does AP Biology cover?

    Core topics include Chemistry of life, Cell structure and function and Cellular energetics; AP is a single-level course, so every student sits the same exam.

  • How should I study for AP Biology?

    We combine concise topic notes, conceptual questions and past-paper practice, with a weekly error-log review.

  • How many tuition hours are typically needed for AP Biology?

    It depends on the target grade and starting level; typically 1-2 hours of tutoring per week plus 3-5 hours of independent work.

  • Does the AP exam format change from year to year?

    The College Board publishes one Course and Exam Description per subject and the format holds across sessions. When a course is redesigned, we rebuild the plan around the new CED.

AP Biology Assessment Structure

  • Section I: Multiple Choice

    1 hr 30 min · 50%

    60 multiple-choice questions

  • Section II: Free Response

    1 hr 30 min · 50%

    6 free-response questions

AP exams are scored 1-5, and most universities award credit for a 4 or 5. The structure above follows the current College Board Course and Exam Description.

Syllabus & Topic Map

  • 1. Core topics

    • Chemistry of life
    • Cell structure and function
    • Cellular energetics
  • 2. Advanced topics

    • Cell communication
    • Heredity and gene expression
  • 3. Applied problems

    • Subject-specific problem types
    • Data/text interpretation
    • Structured written response
  • 4. Exam strategy and past papers

    • Past-paper analysis
    • Scoring guideline literacy
    • Time management

4-Phase Study Plan

  1. Diagnostic

    Timeframe
    Week 1
    Focus
    Diagnostic test, goal setting, syllabus mapping
    Outcome
    Personalized study plan
  2. Core build

    Timeframe
    Weeks 2-12
    Focus
    Topic order, concept + practice, weekly quiz
    Outcome
    Half of syllabus covered
  3. Advanced topics

    Timeframe
    Weeks 13-22
    Focus
    Tougher topics, past-paper drills, written-response structure
    Outcome
    Syllabus completed
  4. Practice tests + revision

    Timeframe
    4-6 weeks before exam
    Focus
    Full practice test, error log, timing strategy
    Outcome
    Target-level practice test score

TestPrep Istanbul approach to AP Biology

  • Released-question focused

    Each topic is followed by College Board's released free-response questions, the sample questions in the Course and Exam Description and our own practice questions.

  • Rubric literacy

    Every response is graded against the official College Board scoring guidelines.

  • Error log

    Errors are tagged conceptual/careless/timing and reviewed weekly.

  • Subject-specialist tutors

    Tutors who teach the College Board Course and Exam Description for AP Biology and grade to the official scoring guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions About AP Biology Tutoring

Common questions and answers about AP Biology Tutoring courses and exam preparation.

FAQ

Which board sets AP Biology?

The College Board sets every AP course and exam and publishes one Course and Exam Description used worldwide. Our plan follows that CED.

How is the AP Biology course structured?

Diagnostic test → topic-order plan → weekly concept + question practice on topics like Chemistry of life → practice test.

Do you set homework for AP Biology?

Yes. After every lesson we set a topic-specific problem set or written task and review it together next session.

Are AP Biology lessons online?

Yes — every lesson is online, delivered worldwide over BigBlueButton with a digital whiteboard. There is no in-person option.

What is the minimum recommended plan length for AP Biology?

It depends on the target — typically at least 8-12 weeks to close gaps, ideally a full academic year for the complete syllabus.

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AP Exams Student Reviews

13 reviews

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  • Esteban Beltran

    5/5

    Knowing the topic wasn't always enough; I had to learn which information the question actually needed. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.

  • Jiyeon Guk

    5/5

    I finally understood what was going wrong in AP Biology. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. Once I understood the reasons behind the facts, the questions felt less random. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

  • Thiago Marques

    5/5

    I finally understood what was going wrong in AP Biology. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. Separating calculation errors from content gaps made revision more useful. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)

  • Nazli Gokce

    4/5

    Our daughter needed regular support with AP Biology. Online lessons made it possible to continue without losing time on travel. A good connection with the tutor developed quite quickly. The tutor's close attention to weaker areas gave us confidence. Mistakes became something to work on rather than something to feel bad about. We thank the tutor and the TestPrep team.

  • Elin Bergman

    4/5

    Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. Questions from other students often helped me as well. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

  • Haeun Kim

    5/5

    Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. The group never had more than six students, so it was easy to stay involved. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.

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  • Riccardo Leone

    5/5

    Over time, AP Biology became one of the most organized parts of my AP Exams preparation. Near the exam, it was clear what to keep doing and what to stop. Separating calculation errors from content gaps made revision more useful. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.

  • Ishita Khanna

    4/5

    Breaking AP Biology into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I became much more careful with graphs, experiments and data-based questions. My confidence improved along with the results.

  • Florian Gerard

    5/5

    When I started preparing for AP Exams, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. After each test, we looked beyond the score and reviewed the type of each mistake. I became much more careful with graphs, experiments and data-based questions. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

  • Owen Winslow

    5/5

    The feedback I received on AP Biology was clear and practical. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute.

  • Tommaso Testa

    5/5

    We weren't sure whether online lessons would be effective. The tutor's close attention to weaker areas gave us confidence. Preparation looked calmer and more organized closer to the exam. We were happy with both the teaching and the communication.

  • Jules Chartier

    5/5

    Our child wasn't sure how to organize the preparation for AP Exams. Preparation looked calmer and more organized closer to the exam. We were pleased with the support we received.

  • Greta Scholz

    5/5

    Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. Breaking AP Biology into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

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