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AP Calculus AB Tutoring

Work one-on-one on limits, derivatives and integrals aligned with the College Board AP Calculus AB curriculum. Practice MCQ and FRQ strategies to aim for a score of 5.

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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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What Makes Our AP Calculus AB Tutoring Different

Reach your goals in AP Calculus AB with our expert tutors.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Tutors

    Experienced AP Calculus AB 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 Calculus AB

A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the AP Calculus AB 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 Calculus AB

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About the AP Calculus AB Exam

AP Calculus AB is a fundamental calculus exam covering limits, derivatives, integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The exam consists of 45 multiple-choice questions and 6 free-response questions. The FRQ section includes both calculator-active and calculator-inactive parts. This exam is equivalent to one semester of university-level calculus.

TestPrep Strategy for Scoring 5 on AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus AB requires the ability to apply derivatives and integrals to real-world problems as well as graphical analysis and reasoning skills. TestPrep Calculus AB tutors provide deep practice in the chain rule, implicit differentiation, related rates, area/volume calculations and differential equations. FRQ strategies and graphing calculator (TI-84/TI-Nspire) usage techniques are taught in detail.

AP Calculus AB Group Course Schedule

Weekdays: 2 lessons a week (Monday and Wednesday), 19:00–20:30. Review phase: 1 lesson a week (Monday).

2026–2027 Group

Full
Start Date
September 28, 2026
End Date
April 26, 2027
AP Exam Date
May 10, 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
1September 28, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 1: Limits and Continuity (1/5)
2September 30, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 1: Limits and Continuity (2/5)
3October 5, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 1: Limits and Continuity (3/5)
4October 7, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 1: Limits and Continuity (4/5)
5October 12, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 1: Limits and Continuity (5/5)
6October 14, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties (1/5)
7October 19, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties (2/5)
8October 21, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties (3/5)
9October 26, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties (4/5)
10October 28, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties (5/5)
11November 2, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions (1/3)
12November 4, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions (2/3)
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13November 9, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions (3/3)
14November 11, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation (1/5)
15November 16, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation (2/5)
16November 18, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation (3/5)
17November 23, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation (4/5)
18November 25, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation (5/5)
19November 30, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation (1/7)
20December 2, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation (2/7)
21December 7, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation (3/7)
22December 9, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation (4/7)
23December 14, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation (5/7)
24December 16, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation (6/7)
25December 21, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation (7/7)
26December 23, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change (1/7)
27December 28, 2026Monday19:00–20:30Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change (2/7)
28December 30, 2026Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change (3/7)
29January 4, 2027Monday19:00–20:30Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change (4/7)
30January 6, 2027Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change (5/7)
31January 11, 2027Monday19:00–20:30Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change (6/7)
32January 13, 2027Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change (7/7)
33January 18, 2027Monday19:00–20:30Unit 7: Differential Equations (1/3)
34January 20, 2027Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 7: Differential Equations (2/3)
35January 25, 2027Monday19:00–20:30Unit 7: Differential Equations (3/3)
36January 27, 2027Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 8: Applications of Integration (1/5)
37February 1, 2027Monday19:00–20:30Unit 8: Applications of Integration (2/5)
38February 3, 2027Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 8: Applications of Integration (3/5)
39February 8, 2027Monday19:00–20:30Unit 8: Applications of Integration (4/5)
40February 10, 2027Wednesday19:00–20:30Unit 8: Applications of Integration (5/5)
41February 15, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 2026 Exam Walkthrough (1/10)
42February 22, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 2025 Exam Walkthrough (2/10)
43March 1, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 2024 Exam Walkthrough (3/10)
44March 15, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 2023 Exam Walkthrough (4/10)
45March 22, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 2022 Exam Walkthrough (5/10)
46March 29, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 2021 Exam Walkthrough (6/10)
47April 5, 2027Monday19:00–20:30TestPrep practice exam 1 walkthrough — AP Calculus AB (7/10)
48April 12, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 2019 Exam Walkthrough (8/10)
49April 19, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 2018 Exam Walkthrough (9/10)
50April 26, 2027Monday19:00–20:30AP Calculus AB 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's the difference between AP Calculus AB and BC?

    BC contains all AB topics plus series, parametrics, polar, advanced integration. BC takers also receive an AB sub-score. A 5 typically requires ~70% raw on AB and ~65% on BC.

  • What is the exam format?

    MCQ Section: 45 questions, 105 min (50%). FRQ Section: 6 questions, 90 min (50%). Each section has calculator and non-calculator parts.

  • Which calculators are approved?

    Graphing calculators such as TI-84 Plus, TI-Nspire CX (non-CAS), Casio fx-9750GIII. CAS versions are prohibited.

  • Can I get college credit with AP Calc AB?

    Many US universities grant Calculus I credit for 4-5. MIT and Caltech don't accept it; most state schools and liberal arts colleges do.

AP Calculus AB Exam Structure

  • MCQ Part A (No calculator)

    60 min · 33.3%

    30 questions

  • MCQ Part B (Calculator)

    45 min · 16.7%

    15 questions

  • FRQ Part A (Calculator)

    30 min · 16.7%

    2 questions

  • FRQ Part B (No calculator)

    60 min · 33.3%

    4 questions

Total ~3h 15min. The 5 threshold varies by year, typically ~70% raw.

Syllabus & Topic Map

  • Unit 1: Limits and Continuity

    • Limit concepts
    • Limit laws
    • Continuity
    • Asymptotes
  • Unit 2-3: Differentiation

    • Derivative definition
    • Differentiation rules
    • Chain rule
    • Implicit differentiation
    • Inverse function derivatives
  • Unit 4: Contextual Applications

    • Related rates
    • Linearization
    • L'Hôpital's rule
  • Unit 5: Analytical Applications

    • Mean value theorem
    • Maxima/minima
    • Concavity
    • Optimization
  • Unit 6-7: Integration

    • Riemann sums
    • Definite integrals
    • Fundamental theorem
    • U-substitution
  • Unit 8: Applications of Integration

    • Area under curves
    • Volumes (disk/washer)
    • Arc length

4-Phase Study Plan

  1. Sep-Dec

    Timeframe
    Semester 1
    Focus
    Limits, derivatives, derivative applications
    Outcome
    Comfortable with MCQ Part A
  2. Jan-Mar

    Timeframe
    Semester 2
    Focus
    Integration, applications of integration
    Outcome
    Full syllabus complete
  3. Mar-Apr

    Timeframe
    Review months
    Focus
    Past FRQs, MCQ packets, error log
    Outcome
    Practice tests at level 4-5
  4. May exam week

    Timeframe
    Final week
    Focus
    Error log review, GDC strategy
    Outcome
    Walk in targeting 5

TestPrep Istanbul AP Calc AB Approach

  • FRQ rubric training

    Each FRQ's 9-point rubric is dissected; learners see exactly which phrases earn marks.

  • No-calculator fluency

    Fast analytical techniques for MCQ Part A and FRQ Part B.

  • GDC strategy

    Function evaluation, derivative/integral computation and graph analysis on calculator parts.

  • Past paper bank

    2014+ FRQs and College Board MCQ packets worked through systematically.

Frequently Asked Questions About AP Calculus AB Tutoring

Common questions and answers about AP Calculus AB Tutoring courses and exam preparation.

FAQ

AB or BC?

If you're heading toward STEM, BC is stronger. About 30% extra content vs AB. BC also opens up wider college credit.

Does my school cover AB enough?

Robert Kolej, Hisar and similar schools cover the syllabus, but pacing varies. A 6-8 week May-targeted revision is recommended.

Where do students lose FRQ points?

Most often: missing rubric phrases (~30%) and missing units/notation (~15%). FRQ rubric training cuts these losses.

How much tutoring is needed?

Typically 30-50 hours (1-1.5 hrs/week through the year).

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AP Exams Student Reviews

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  • Facundo Mercado

    5/5

    Even in a group lesson, the tutor knew where each of us stood. Over time, AP Calculus AB became one of the most organized parts of my AP Exams preparation. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.

  • Pavel Holm

    4/5

    The feedback I received on AP Calculus AB was clear and practical. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track.

  • Brodie Dwyer

    4/5

    I chose AP Calculus AB this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar.

  • Mariana Arce

    5/5

    After my first attempt, I wanted the second round of preparation to feel more organized. The class felt relaxed enough to ask questions without overthinking it. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. I'm genuinely thankful to my tutor for being patient.

  • Natalia Varela

    5/5

    I finally understood what was going wrong in AP Calculus AB. My confidence improved along with the results.

  • Youngmin Han

    5/5

    The tutor supported regular study, not only the lesson content. We would recommend the program to students and families in a similar situation.

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  • Mengyao Xia

    5/5

    I was taking AP Calculus AB at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. I could work on exam technique without falling behind in class. We focused more on understanding what the problem asked than memorizing formulas. The plan changed with my mock and homework results, so the work never felt random. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.

  • Gabriela Reinoso

    5/5

    I was taking AP Calculus AB at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)

  • Austin Rafferty

    5/5

    We noticed that the resources kept changing during independent study. We quickly felt that the tutor was a good match.

  • Delaney Mercer

    5/5

    After my first attempt, I wanted the second round of preparation to feel more organized. My confidence improved along with the results.

  • Ines Guerreiro

    5/5

    I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. Near the exam, it was clear what to keep doing and what to stop. Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. I started seeing shorter solutions that were easier to check under time pressure. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.

  • Agustina Segura

    5/5

    I chose AP Calculus AB this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. Over time, AP Calculus AB became one of the most organized parts of my AP Exams preparation. I started tracking the type of mistake, not just the number of questions I completed. I started seeing shorter solutions that were easier to check under time pressure. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

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