AP Computer Science A tutoring online
AP Computer Science A is Java programming under exam conditions. Our tutors teach the course and practise writing correct code by hand for the free-response questions.
One-to-one from $25 a class · billed in USD
Online - United States and international
What every programme includes
- ✓ Java basics, objects and methods
- ✓ Conditionals and iteration
- ✓ Writing classes
- ✓ Arrays and ArrayLists
- ✓ 2D arrays
- ✓ Free-response code writing
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school · Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
How the AP Computer Science A exam works
The 2027 AP Computer Science A exam is on Wednesday 12 May 2027 (afternoon) and lasts 3 hours. Multiple choice: 42 questions (55% of the score). Free response: 4 questions: methods and control structures, class design, ArrayList data analysis and 2D arrays (45% of the score).
College Board doesn't publish the raw-score cut-offs for each AP score, so tutors track progress with released questions and the official scoring guidelines.
Where students lose points
Trace code by hand for multiple choice: loops, conditionals and object references
Practise writing complete classes with constructors and methods
ArrayList and 2D array traversal each have a dedicated free-response question
Partial credit is available: write the parts of each method you can
AP Computer Science A exam, 2027
| Section | Format | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice | 42 questions | 55% |
| Free response | 4 questions: methods and control structures, class design, ArrayList data analysis and 2D arrays | 45% |
Exam date Wednesday 12 May 2027 (afternoon); total time 3 hours.
From now to May
- 1
Autumn
Keep pace with the course; fix weak units as they come.
- 2
Winter
Released free-response questions, scored against the guidelines.
- 3
March to April
Timed multiple-choice sets and a full practice exam.
- 4
Final weeks
Targeted review of the units that cost the most points.
Common questions
When is the 2027 AP Computer Science A exam?＋
Wednesday 12 May 2027 (afternoon). It lasts 3 hours.
What score do I need on AP Computer Science A?＋
Colleges set their own policies: many give credit or placement for a 3, 4 or 5. Check each college's AP credit page.
Can you predict my AP score?＋
Not exactly. College Board doesn't publish the cut-offs, but our AP score calculators show a weighted score from your practice results.
How is the AP Computer Science A exam split?＋
Multiple choice: 55%; Free response: 45%.
Do you teach students outside the US?＋
Yes. Classes are online, so students at international schools take them at times that suit their own time zone.
Is there a free trial?＋
Yes. Two free 30-minute demo classes, with no card needed.
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