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Samuel
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Benjamin
I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Finance/Economics major and a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in midd...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Isabella
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at t...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
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9+ years
Daniel
I'm currently majoring in bioengineering/pre-med at Rice University. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class. My interests include biology, math, and violin performance. I've done neuroscience research at the Jungers Center for Neuroscience Reseach and the Oregon National Primate Re...
Rice University
Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
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9+ years
David
I am a graduate of Stanford University, where I received a BS in Cognitive Science and an MS in Computer Science. After graduation, I spent a summer in Palestine, where I taught web development, app development, and entrepreneurship to a cohort of overenthusiastic high school students; now, I've mov...
Stanford University
Master of Science, Computer Science
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Stanford University
BS in Cognitive Science
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Daniel
I am an Undergraduate Student at Vanderbilt University. With years of tutoring experience and a solid academic foundation, I am fully equipped to teach in various subjects at many different levels.
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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6+ years
Ronit
I am an incoming student at Yale University studying computer science and economics. I'm also interested in math and chemistry. My favorite area to tutor is SAT, specifically the SAT math section. In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf, cooking, and reading thriller novels. I'm excited to start work...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Pratik
I'm a premedical student at Cornell University with extensive experience tutoring students, especially in chemistry at the high school and undergraduate level, writing at the high school and undergraduate level, and SAT/ACT prep.
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Julia
I am currently an undergraduate student at Stanford University, and I recently graduated top of my class from Phillips Academy, a prestigious private boarding school in Massachusetts. For the past few years, I have tutored students of all different ages, serving as a peer tutor, faculty-nominated de...
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science, Economics
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9+ years
Derek
I am currently a Harvard student majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Applied Mathematics. I graduated Class Valedictorian in high school and was named National Merit Finalist. I took 16 AP classes in high school, including AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Physics C ...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
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AP Computer Science Principles covers five big ideas: creative development, data, algorithms, programming, and computing systems. The course emphasizes computational thinking and real-world applications rather than heavy coding syntax. Students complete the Create Performance Task (a programming project) and the Explore Performance Task (research on computing's impact), which together account for 30% of the AP exam score, while the multiple-choice section makes up the remaining 70%.
Your first session focuses on understanding where you are in the course and what you need most. A tutor will assess your comfort level with programming concepts, performance tasks, and test-taking strategies, then create a personalized plan. This might include reviewing specific units, strengthening coding skills, or building confidence with the exam format—all tailored to your goals.
The Create and Explore Performance Tasks are critical—they're worth 30% of your grade. Tutors help you develop a strong programming project idea, write clean, well-documented code, and craft a compelling research analysis about computing's societal impact. They also guide you through the College Board's rubric so you understand exactly what earns points and how to present your work effectively.
Many students find programming syntax intimidating at first, but AP Computer Science Principles focuses on computational thinking more than complex coding. Tutors break down algorithms, loops, conditionals, and data structures into manageable pieces, use real-world examples, and provide plenty of practice problems. With consistent support, you'll build confidence and understand how code solves actual problems.
Effective exam prep combines three things: mastering the curriculum content, practicing with released exam questions, and developing test-taking strategies. Tutors help you identify weak areas early, work through practice tests under timed conditions, and teach you how to approach multiple-choice questions strategically. Starting prep 6-8 weeks before the exam gives you time to build skills without cramming.
Score improvement depends on where you're starting and how consistently you engage with tutoring. Students who work with tutors typically see gains by solidifying weak topics, mastering performance task requirements, and reducing test anxiety. The national average AP Computer Science Principles score is around 2.8 out of 5; with focused preparation, students often improve by 1-2 points on the 5-point scale.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have strong backgrounds in computer science, programming, and teaching experience with AP-level students. Many have taught AP Computer Science Principles or related courses and understand both the technical content and the College Board's expectations for performance tasks and exam questions.
Ideally, start tutoring early in the school year to build a strong foundation in programming and computational thinking concepts. If you're already mid-course and feeling behind, starting now still helps—you can focus on the most challenging topics and dedicate 6-8 weeks to intensive exam prep before May. For students in Albany's 13 school districts, connecting with a tutor early maximizes your time to master both the curriculum and performance tasks.
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