Practice algebra-based mechanics, waves, sound and simple circuits aligned with the College Board AP Physics 1 curriculum. Build lab-based problem solving skills and aim for a 5.
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.
5
AP Physics 1 Target
One-on-One / Online
Lesson Format
Since 2008
Experience
Reach your goals in AP Physics 1 with our expert tutors.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced AP Physics 1 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 Physics 1 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 Physics 1 is an algebra-based physics exam covering kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillations and fluids; waves, sound and electric circuits are no longer part of the course. The exam consists of 42 MCQs and 4 FRQs (including experimental design, qualitative/quantitative analysis and paragraph-length response questions).
AP Physics 1 is noted by the College Board as one of the lowest-scoring AP exams because it requires deep conceptual understanding rather than formula memorization. TestPrep Physics 1 tutors focus on areas where students struggle most, including rotational motion (torque, angular momentum) and energy conservation problems. Lab-based FRQs and paragraph-length response writing strategies are practiced in detail.
Weekends: 2 lessons a week (Saturday and Sunday), 16:00–17:30. Review phase: 1 lesson a week (Sunday).
2026–2027 Group
| # | Date | Day | Time | Topic / Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 10, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 1: Kinematics (1/5) |
| 2 | October 11, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 1: Kinematics (2/5) |
| 3 | October 17, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 1: Kinematics (3/5) |
| 4 | October 18, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 1: Kinematics (4/5) |
| 5 | October 24, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 1: Kinematics (5/5) |
| 6 | October 25, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (1/8) |
| 7 | October 31, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (2/8) |
| 8 | November 1, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (3/8) |
| 9 | November 7, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (4/8) |
| 10 | November 8, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (5/8) |
| 11 | November 14, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (6/8) |
| 12 | November 15, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (7/8) |
| # | Date | Day | Time | Topic / Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | November 21, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (8/8) |
| 14 | November 22, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (1/8) |
| 15 | November 28, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (2/8) |
| 16 | November 29, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (3/8) |
| 17 | December 5, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (4/8) |
| 18 | December 6, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (5/8) |
| 19 | December 12, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (6/8) |
| 20 | December 13, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (7/8) |
| 21 | December 19, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (8/8) |
| 22 | December 20, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 4: Linear Momentum (1/5) |
| 23 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 4: Linear Momentum (2/5) |
| 24 | December 27, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 4: Linear Momentum (3/5) |
| 25 | January 2, 2027 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 4: Linear Momentum (4/5) |
| 26 | January 3, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 4: Linear Momentum (5/5) |
| 27 | January 9, 2027 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics (1/5) |
| 28 | January 10, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics (2/5) |
| 29 | January 16, 2027 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics (3/5) |
| 30 | January 17, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics (4/5) |
| 31 | January 23, 2027 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics (5/5) |
| 32 | January 24, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems (1/2) |
| 33 | January 30, 2027 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems (2/2) |
| 34 | January 31, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 7: Oscillations (1/2) |
| 35 | February 6, 2027 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 7: Oscillations (2/2) |
| 36 | February 7, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 8: Fluids (1/5) |
| 37 | February 13, 2027 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 8: Fluids (2/5) |
| 38 | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 8: Fluids (3/5) |
| 39 | February 20, 2027 | Saturday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 8: Fluids (4/5) |
| 40 | February 21, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | Unit 8: Fluids (5/5) |
| 41 | February 28, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 2026 Exam Walkthrough (1/10) |
| 42 | March 7, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 2025 Exam Walkthrough (2/10) |
| 43 | March 14, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 2024 Exam Walkthrough (3/10) |
| 44 | March 21, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 2023 Exam Walkthrough (4/10) |
| 45 | March 28, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 2022 Exam Walkthrough (5/10) |
| 46 | April 4, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 2021 Exam Walkthrough (6/10) |
| 47 | April 11, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | TestPrep practice exam 1 walkthrough — AP Physics 1 (7/10) |
| 48 | April 18, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 2019 Exam Walkthrough (8/10) |
| 49 | April 25, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 2018 Exam Walkthrough (9/10) |
| 50 | May 2, 2027 | Sunday | 16:00–17:30 | AP Physics 1 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.
Algebra-based, no calculus required. Typically taken in grade 11. AP Physics C is calculus-based and more like university physics.
Section I (Multiple Choice): 42 questions in 1 hour 25 minutes (50%). Section II (Free Response): 4 questions in 1 hour 35 minutes (50%). Question count and section timing were updated effective with the May 2027 exam.
AP Physics 1 has long had one of the lowest 5 rates: 10.2% of test-takers earned a 5 in 2024, and the rate rose to 19.8% in 2025 on the redesigned course. Conceptual traps and FRQ structure make it tough.
Kinematics; Force and Translational Dynamics; Work, Energy, and Power; Linear Momentum; Torque and Rotational Dynamics; Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems; Oscillations; and Fluids. Waves, sound and electric circuits are no longer part of the course.
42 multiple-choice questions
4 free-response questions
Develop physical intuition before plugging into formulas.
Experimental design, paragraph answers, quantitative/qualitative distinctions.
Newton's 3rd misuse, normal-force traps, inertia confusions.
2015+ FRQs and official MCQ packets worked through systematically.
Common questions and answers about AP Physics 1 Tutoring courses and exam preparation.
FAQ
If you're heading toward engineering/physics and have calculus, C is stronger. Otherwise Physics 1 is more accessible.
Lab reports aren't directly graded, but FRQs include experimental design — lab experience helps.
An approved graphing calculator is allowed throughout. Algebra-based, so advanced features aren't needed.
Typically 30-50 hours (1-1.5 hrs/week). A pre-May FRQ workshop is recommended.
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4.8/5
13 reviews
Alyssa Mendoza
I chose AP Physics 1 this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. Questions from other students often helped me as well. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
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Chase Whitaker
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Catalina Villalba
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Soren Lewandowski
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Brodie Norris
I was taking AP Physics 1 at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track.
Huong Hoang
Our child had a clear goal but no steady study routine. Joining lessons willingly was one of the clearest signs for us. Online lessons made it possible to continue without losing time on travel. Full-length tests showed how time was being used across the exam. The overall experience was positive from beginning to end.
Caitlin Teague
We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. I finally understood what was going wrong in AP Physics 1. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Aylin Gokce
Our child wasn't sure how to organize the preparation for AP Exams. The small group offered peer learning without making it hard to ask questions. The plan was adjusted when school exams became busy. The lessons started being followed without constant reminders from us. We thank the tutor and the TestPrep team.
Georgia Fletcher
I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. I'm genuinely thankful to my tutor for being patient.
Caio Ramos
I chose AP Physics 1 this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. I became much more careful with graphs, experiments and data-based questions. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)
Callum Garland
The lessons started being followed without constant reminders from us. Seeing the change in our child made us very happy.
Fernanda Galindo
I wasn't starting from zero, but the same mistakes kept showing up in my mocks. Over time, AP Physics 1 became one of the most organized parts of my AP Exams preparation. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. Knowing the topic wasn't always enough; I had to learn which information the question actually needed. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.