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AP Computer Science Principles | May 14, 2026

Crack the AP CSP Exam in 4 Weeks

Expert-led crash course with a maximum of 5 students per group, focused review of all Big Ideas, practice MCQs, and Create Task guidance.

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Know What You're Up Against

About the AP CSP Exam

The AP Computer Science Principles exam tests your understanding of computing concepts and your ability to create a program. Here's exactly what's on it.

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Section I: Multiple Choice

70 questions  ·  2 hours  ·  70% of your score

Single-select and multiple-select questions covering all 5 Big Ideas. Tests conceptual understanding, pseudocode tracing, and data analysis.

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Create Performance Task

Submitted before exam day  ·  30% of your score

You develop a program, write a procedure with an algorithm, and submit a written response explaining your code. The rubric is deceptively specific.

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Topics Tested: 5 Big Ideas

Creative Development Data Algorithms & Programming Systems & Networks Impact of Computing
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Why Students Struggle

The breadth of topics, from binary to cybersecurity to programming, catches students off guard. The Create Task rubric is deceptively specific. Targeted prep makes all the difference.

The AP CSP exam covers 5 Big Ideas. Breadth, not depth, is the challenge.
The Course

Built to Get You a 4 or 5

This isn't a passive lecture series. Every session is interactive: you work through problems, analyze data, trace pseudocode, and get corrected in real time. With only 5 students per group, there's nowhere to hide (and no reason to).

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    Who it's for: Students currently in AP CSP who want targeted exam review, or self-studiers with basic programming exposure.
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    Prerequisite: Basic programming familiarity in any language; you should know what variables, loops, and conditionals are.
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    Max 5 students: You get real feedback, not just a live recording.
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    Graded practice: Weekly MCQ sets and Create Task feedback returned with personal comments.
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    Mock exam: Full timed MCQ simulation in Week 4; know your score before exam day.
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    AP Reader instructor: Namrata grades real AP CS exams for College Board; she knows exactly how the rubric works.

Why Small Groups Change Everything

Most test prep dumps 20–30 students into a room and calls it a class. We cap at 5.

  • ✓ Your specific misconceptions get corrected on the spot
  • ✓ Instructor adapts pace to the room, not a fixed script
  • ✓ Create Task feedback is personal, not generic
  • ✓ Peer learning: 4 other serious students to collaborate with

Groups fill quickly. Once 5 spots are taken, enrollment closes.

Simple Process

How It Works

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Pick Your Group

Choose the Saturday morning online session, or request a custom group.

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Reserve & Get Ready

Fill out the contact form to reserve your spot. You'll receive a welcome guide with everything you need before the first session.

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Show Up and Ace It

Attend all 4 weeks, complete the practice sets, take the mock exam, then walk into May 14 with confidence.

4-Week Program

Week-by-Week Curriculum

Every topic maps directly to what appears on the AP exam. We cover all 5 Big Ideas and the Create Task.

Week 1

April 18
  • Big Idea 1: Creative Development: program design, collaboration
  • Big Idea 3: Algorithms & Programming: variables, conditionals, loops
  • AP pseudocode conventions & tracing
  • Practice: interpreting AP-style pseudocode questions

Week 2

April 25
  • Procedures, parameters, return values
  • Lists & list operations in pseudocode
  • Searching & sorting concepts
  • Big Idea 2: Data: binary, compression, extracting information

Week 3

May 2
  • Big Idea 4: Systems & Networks: internet, protocols, fault tolerance
  • Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing: digital divide, bias, legal/ethical issues
  • Create Task: rubric walkthrough, common pitfalls, peer review

Week 4: Exam Ready

May 9
  • Full timed mock exam (70 MCQs, 2 hours)
  • Score review & gap analysis
  • Final Create Task review & submission readiness
  • Last-minute strategy: elimination, time management
Everything You Get

What's Included

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    12 Hours Live Instruction

    All sessions with Namrata, not a TA or substitute.

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    Weekly MCQ Practice Sets

    Graded practice sets returned with feedback after each week.

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    Course Notes & Reference Sheets

    Concise reference sheets for every Big Idea, yours to keep.

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    Create Task Guidance & Feedback

    Rubric walkthrough, draft review, and personalized feedback on your Create Performance Task.

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    Full Mock Exam (Week 4)

    Timed, full-length MCQ practice exam with score review and strategy session.

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    Q&A Support Between Sessions

    Stuck on practice problems? Reach out via email for clarification.

Before You Arrive

Requirements

Come prepared. A welcome guide will be emailed after enrollment.

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    Laptop Required: Every Session

    Windows or Mac. You'll trace pseudocode and work through problems during class.

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    Any Programming Environment

    Use whatever your school uses: Python, JavaScript, Scratch, or any language for your Create Task.

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    Basic Programming Familiarity

    You should know what variables, loops, and conditionals are in any language. This is exam prep, not intro programming.

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    Stable Internet Connection

    All sessions are live on Zoom. A reliable connection ensures a smooth experience.

Schedule

Choose Your Group

All groups run April 18 – May 9, 2026. Each is capped at 5 students to ensure personal attention. Select the one that fits your schedule.

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💻 Online, Zoom

Online — Saturday Morning

📅 Every Saturday, Apr 18 – May 9 ▾
Apr 18 · Apr 25 · May 2 · May 9
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
⏱️ 3 hours/session · 4 sessions · 12 hrs total
🌐 Zoom link sent after enrollment
🎯 Custom

Custom Group

👥 Groups of 3–6 students
📅 Schedule set by your group
💻 Online via Zoom
💬 Pricing based on group size & schedule

Have a group ready? We'll build a group around your schedule. Reach out via the contact form below.

Investment

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One price. Everything included. No surprises.

Course Fee
$500
Reserve Your Spot
  • ✓ 12 hours live instruction
  • ✓ Graded MCQ practice sets
  • ✓ Create Task guidance & feedback
  • ✓ Course notes & reference sheets
  • ✓ Full mock exam (Week 4)
  • ✓ Email Q&A support

100% refund by April 5 · 80% refund before first class · No refunds after start or for no-shows. Questions? Contact us.

Your Instructor

Meet Namrata Poladia

Namrata Poladia
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Namrata Poladia

Computer Science educator, programmer, and AP CS A and AP CS Principles specialist based in Kirkland, WA.

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    7 years as Computer Programming Instructor at Washington Preparatory School
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    10+ years total experience as a high school CS instructor
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    Specialized in AP Computer Science A (Java) and AP CS Principles
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    College Board AP Reader, selected to score official AP CS exam submissions, giving her direct insight into exactly how answers are graded
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    4.8/5 rating across 266 student reviews on Wyzant, 710+ tutoring hours
"As an AP Reader, I grade real exam submissions for College Board; I know precisely what earns points and what doesn't. I bring that insider knowledge into every session."
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Student Reviews

What Students Say

Real feedback from real students. Reviews sourced from Wyzant.

★★★★★
Within a few lessons we see good progress in Java programming. Namrata is patient, clear, and truly knows how to break down complex concepts. Highly recommended.
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Anita
AP CS student · 39 sessions
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Kind, patient tutor skilled at teaching programming. She understands the importance of active learning; we don't just watch, we code.
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Lillian
CS student · 15 sessions
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Ensures my son understands topics before moving on. His understanding and confidence improved significantly over the course of working with Namrata.
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Annie
Parent of AP CS student · 30 sessions
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Best tutor ever. Her teaching makes me want to learn more; she makes programming interesting and fun instead of intimidating.
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Dmitry
CS student · 11 sessions
★★★★★
Very prompt, well-prepared, patient, and understanding. Namrata always comes with multiple levels of prepared material depending on where I am.
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Scott
CS student · 35 sessions
★★★★★
My son improved two full grade levels. She teaches based on real understanding; he actually gets it now instead of just memorizing patterns.
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Keith
Parent of CS student · 14 sessions
★★★★★
Namrata assisted me through some very difficult AP Computer Science concepts. Clear explanations every single time.
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Anne
AP CS student · 9 sessions
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No, this is exam prep, not an intro course. You should have basic programming exposure in any language and some familiarity with the AP CSP topics. If you're currently enrolled in AP CSP at school, you're a great fit.
The AP CSP exam uses pseudocode, not a specific language. We teach using the AP exam's pseudocode conventions. For your Create Performance Task, you can use any language your school uses: Python, JavaScript, Scratch, etc.
We strongly encourage attending all sessions; the material builds week over week. Course notes for every session are provided. If you need to miss a session, coordinate with us in advance.
Yes. We walk through the rubric in detail, review common pitfalls, and provide feedback on your draft. By exam day, your Create Task should be polished and ready to submit.
100% refund if you cancel by April 5, 2026. 80% refund if you cancel after April 5 but before the first class. No refunds after the course has started or for no-shows.
AP CSP covers computing concepts broadly (data, networks, impact of computing) and uses pseudocode. AP CS A is a Java programming course focused on algorithms and data structures. They're different exams with different content. We offer crash courses for both; see the AP CS A course here.
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📅 Course runs April 18 – May 9, 2026
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