AP Computer Science A Monthly Review
If the AP Computer Science A exam is on your radar, this monthly review class is your secret weapon.
Starts Thu, Nov 12
1:00 AM UTC · 1h 30m
Brian
4.4
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Analyze the structure of a Java program — classes, methods, and statements — and predict output from code snippets
Identify and fix syntax, runtime, and logical errors by reading compiler messages and tracing program execution
Declare and manipulate variables using Java's core data types (`int`, `double`, `boolean`, `String`) and perform type conversions
Build conditional logic and loops using `if/else`, `for`, `while`, and logical operators (`&&`, `||`, `!`)
Design classes with instance variables and methods, then create and interact with objects using OOP principles like encapsulation and inheritance
Declare, initialize, and traverse arrays and `ArrayList` objects using standard and enhanced `for` loops
Apply `String` methods like `substring()`, `length()`, and `equals()` to solve text-manipulation problems
Develop AP exam strategies for both multiple-choice questions and free-response code-writing and code-analysis tasks
Meet Brian.
Brian
Hundreds of high school students have Brian Ding to thank for their college credits and acceptances. After all, Brian has taught every AP math and computer science class, in addition to serving as an AP computer science reader and grader, and a computer science instructor at Johns Hopkins. In his continued efforts to bring engaging STEM instruction to the masses, Brian even installed an e-Glass enabled teaching studio in his home–which he debuted to rave reviews for Varsity Tutors students and where he continues to help students ace their APs and learn to love math and computer science.
If the AP Computer Science A exam is on your radar, this monthly review class is your secret weapon. Built around the real structure of the AP CSA exam, this course takes students through Java fundamentals, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithm design — with a sharp focus on the kinds of multiple-choice and free-response questions that actually appear on test day. Every session is hands-on: you'll write code, catch bugs, and talk through your reasoning like a programmer. Whether you're just getting your footing with Java or trying to lock in a 5, this review gives you the structured practice and expert guidance to make it happen.
Shore Up Earlier Units AP Computer Science A builds on itself, so a shaky early unit makes every later one harder. We circle back to key concepts from earlier in the year, like using objects and methods or if statements and loops, so the units ahead have something solid to build on.
Tackle the Current Unit Whatever unit your class is in right now, from writing your own classes to arrays and ArrayLists, students get guided practice and clear strategies for the concepts they're seeing in school this month.
Practice AP-Style Questions Work through real AP-style multiple-choice and free-response questions, including tracing code and writing complete methods, and learn exactly how AP graders award points.
Preview What's Next Wouldn't we all love a sneak peek at our next challenge before the clock starts ticking and the points start counting? We preview upcoming concepts, like writing classes or traversing 2D arrays, so new units feel familiar instead of intimidating.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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AP Computer Science A Monthly Review