Is there AP Computer Science B?

AP Computer Science AB (discontinued) AP Computer Science AB was equivalent to a full-year college course. Due to low numbers of students taking the exam, AP Computer Science AB was discontinued following the May 2009 exam administration.

Can you take AP classes outside of school?

Students can also opt to take AP® courses at a different high school if their high school does not offer it. Students can take AP exams without being enrolled in an AP class. They just have to find a school at which to write it.

Can you self study AP Computer Science A?

The AP Computer Science A exam is one of the APs most commonly taken as a self-study test. Although many students enroll in the class, this particular exam is also well-suited to self-studying due to its heavy emphasis on coding and highly specific theory.

When should I take AP computer science?

The AP Computer Science Principles course is a national AP exam and is given during the junior or senior year of high school. Similar to AP Physics, AP CS is a rigorous course offered by thousands of schools across the country and your high school will need to have offered the course prior to taking the AP exam.

Can you take AP Online?

You may be able to take AP courses online. If your school doesn’t offer AP courses, your teachers or school counselors can help you take AP courses through an approved online AP provider.

Can I take AP exams by myself?

You can’t order AP Exams directly, but you should be able to arrange to take exams at a nearby high school that administers AP Exams. Then call and ask to speak with the school’s AP coordinator to ask if the school is allowing students from other schools to test there this year.

What are the AP Computer Science courses?

AP now offers two computer science courses—AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. Students can take the courses in any order. The AP Computer Science Principles course complements AP Computer Science A by teaching the foundational concepts of computer science as it aims to broaden participation in the study of computer science.

What is the largest course launch in AP program history?

The introduction of AP Computer Science Principles in 2016 was the largest course launch in AP Program history. In 2020, nearly 117,000 students took the AP CSP Exam—more than double the number of exam takers in the course’s first year.

Which AP classes are the easiest to take?

US Government and Politics offer a more straightforward alternative if you’re looking for an easier AP class. Macroeconomics and Microeconomics offer a similar difficulty level.

Why APAP Computer Science Principles?

AP Computer Science Principles was created with significant support from the National Science Foundation. The rigorous process of development and testing produced a course that reflects the latest scholarship in the field and provides students with a relevant and engaging learning experience.