Practice Java programming, object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms and recursion aligned with the College Board AP CSA curriculum. Build a strong foundation for software engineering.
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 Computer Science A Target
One-on-One / Online
Lesson Format
Since 2008
Experience
Reach your goals in AP Computer Science A with our expert tutors.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced AP Computer Science A tutors.
A study plan and regular progress tracking aimed at the 5 target.
Past paper archive, topic summaries, practice questions and mark scheme analyses.
A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the AP Computer Science A syllabus. A lesson plan is built around each student's individual needs.
Program Content
One-on-one tutoring for your AP subjects
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.
Detailed Information
AP Computer Science A is an exam that teaches object-oriented programming, algorithm design, data structures and software engineering fundamentals using the Java programming language. The exam consists of 40 MCQs and 4 FRQs. FRQ topics include class design, array and ArrayList operations, 2D arrays and string manipulation.
Success in AP Computer Science A requires algorithmic thinking and debugging skills beyond Java syntax knowledge. TestPrep Computer Science tutors teach systematic solution approaches for each FRQ type: class hierarchy design, recursion usage and search/sorting algorithms. With regular coding practice and AP-format practice tests, our students aim for a perfect score of 5.
Weekdays: 2 lessons a week (Monday and Wednesday), 17:30–19:00. Review phase: 1 lesson a week (Monday).
2026–2027 Group
| # | Date | Day | Time | Topic / Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 12, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods (1/8) |
| 2 | October 14, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods (2/8) |
| 3 | October 19, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods (3/8) |
| 4 | October 21, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods (4/8) |
| 5 | October 26, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods (5/8) |
| 6 | October 28, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods (6/8) |
| 7 | November 2, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods (7/8) |
| 8 | November 4, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods (8/8) |
| 9 | November 9, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (1/12) |
| 10 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (2/12) |
| 11 | November 16, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (3/12) |
| 12 | November 18, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (4/12) |
| # | Date | Day | Time | Topic / Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | November 23, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (5/12) |
| 14 | November 25, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (6/12) |
| 15 | November 30, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (7/12) |
| 16 | December 2, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (8/12) |
| 17 | December 7, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (9/12) |
| 18 | December 9, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (10/12) |
| 19 | December 14, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (11/12) |
| 20 | December 16, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 2: Selection and Iteration (12/12) |
| 21 | December 21, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 3: Class Creation (1/6) |
| 22 | December 23, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 3: Class Creation (2/6) |
| 23 | December 28, 2026 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 3: Class Creation (3/6) |
| 24 | December 30, 2026 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 3: Class Creation (4/6) |
| 25 | January 4, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 3: Class Creation (5/6) |
| 26 | January 6, 2027 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 3: Class Creation (6/6) |
| 27 | January 11, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (1/14) |
| 28 | January 13, 2027 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (2/14) |
| 29 | January 18, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (3/14) |
| 30 | January 20, 2027 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (4/14) |
| 31 | January 25, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (5/14) |
| 32 | January 27, 2027 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (6/14) |
| 33 | February 1, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (7/14) |
| 34 | February 3, 2027 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (8/14) |
| 35 | February 8, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (9/14) |
| 36 | February 10, 2027 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (10/14) |
| 37 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (11/14) |
| 38 | February 17, 2027 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (12/14) |
| 39 | February 22, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (13/14) |
| 40 | February 24, 2027 | Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 | Unit 4: Data Collections (14/14) |
| 41 | March 1, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 2026 Exam Walkthrough (1/10) |
| 42 | March 8, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 2025 Exam Walkthrough (2/10) |
| 43 | March 15, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 2024 Exam Walkthrough (3/10) |
| 44 | March 22, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 2023 Exam Walkthrough (4/10) |
| 45 | March 29, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 2022 Exam Walkthrough (5/10) |
| 46 | April 5, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 2021 Exam Walkthrough (6/10) |
| 47 | April 12, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | TestPrep practice exam 1 walkthrough — AP CSA (7/10) |
| 48 | April 19, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 2019 Exam Walkthrough (8/10) |
| 49 | April 26, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 2018 Exam Walkthrough (9/10) |
| 50 | May 3, 2027 | Monday | 17:30–19:00 | AP CSA 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.
Core topics include Java basics, Classes and objects and Arrays and ArrayList; AP is a single-level course, so every student sits the same exam.
We combine concise topic notes, conceptual questions and past-paper practice, with a weekly error-log review.
It depends on the target grade and starting level; typically 1-2 hours of tutoring per week plus 3-5 hours of independent work.
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.
42 multiple-choice questions
4 free-response questions
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.
Every response is graded against the official College Board scoring guidelines.
Errors are tagged conceptual/careless/timing and reviewed weekly.
Tutors who teach the College Board Course and Exam Description for AP Computer Science A and grade to the official scoring guidelines.
Common questions and answers about AP Computer Science A Tutoring courses and exam preparation.
FAQ
The College Board sets every AP course and exam and publishes one Course and Exam Description used worldwide. Our plan follows that CED.
Diagnostic test → topic-order plan → weekly concept + question practice on topics like Java basics → practice test.
Yes. After every lesson we set a topic-specific problem set or written task and review it together next session.
Yes — every lesson is online, delivered worldwide over BigBlueButton with a digital whiteboard. There is no in-person option.
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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4.6/5
13 reviews
Maeve Webster
My written code answers became much more organized. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Shota Abe
Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. Focusing on past papers and mock review worked well near the exam. My written code answers became much more organized. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. We were realistic about what could be improved in the time available. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Fabien Couturier
As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. After each test, we looked beyond the score and reviewed the type of each mistake. I started tracing code line by line instead of only reading it quickly. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. Experiencing the exam format beforehand made test day much less stressful. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.
Zora Lindberg
The feedback I received on AP Computer Science A was clear and practical. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. The lessons where I found the bug myself were the ones I remembered best. 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. I'm genuinely thankful to my tutor for being patient.
Alan Varela
I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. When I got something wrong, we looked at why I chose that answer instead of only checking the solution. After each test, we looked beyond the score and reviewed the type of each mistake. The lessons where I found the bug myself were the ones I remembered best. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Minji Yoon
As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. My written code answers became much more organized. I'm glad I worked with my tutor through this process.
Alba Nieto
Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. By the end of each lesson, I knew what I was supposed to do during the week. Before coding, I began thinking about which structure actually fit the problem. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Femke Willems
I was doing questions for AP Computer Science A on my own but never had a steady routine. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. During the intensive review, we returned to real gaps instead of restarting everything. The lessons where I found the bug myself were the ones I remembered best. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.
Luka Lund
At the beginning, we knew very little about the AP Exams system as parents. A realistic plan for the final weeks reduced stress for the whole family. We thank the tutor and the TestPrep team.
Shelby Dalton
Anxiety became more visible as the exam got closer. The tutor supported regular study, not only the lesson content.
Julian Montoya
The feedback I received on AP Computer Science A was clear and practical. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. Predicting the output helped me catch small logic errors. My mock results gradually became more consistent. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Jasmine Moroney
We weren't sure whether online lessons would be effective. Joining lessons willingly was one of the clearest signs for us. The plan was adjusted when school exams became busy. Being able to fit lessons around school made the process easier. The tutor supported regular study, not only the lesson content. We quickly felt that the tutor was a good match.
Buse Ekinci
As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. I stopped doing a huge amount one week and nothing the next. I used the question bank regularly to return to weaker topics. My written code answers became much more organized. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.