The 2024 AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 6–10 and May 13–17.
The AP Computer Science Principles exam for 2024 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only. Students will submit the Create Performance Task digitally on another date.
Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Computer Science Principles exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam?
Students who take the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam will be eligible for college credit.
As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit.
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Can I take the 2024 Computer Science Principles exam virtually?
The 2024 Computer Science Principles End-of-Course exam is one of the few AP exams that’s available as a digital exam in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. However, the digital exam is optional and it is up to individual schools to decide if they want to offer a digital, paper, or a combination of paper and digital exam. So check with your school to see which format is being offered.
No matter how you take the 2024 Computer Science Principles End-of-Course exam, the schedule, content and applicable rules will be the same, though.
How long is the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam?
The 2024 AP Computer Science Principles End-of-Course exam will be 2 hours long.
In addition, students will need to develop a computer program in fulfillment of their AP Computer Science Principles Create Performance Task exam requirement.
What’s the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam date and time?
The Create Performance Task is due as a digital submission on Tuesday, April 30 at 11:59 PM ET.
The 2024 AP Computer Science Principles End-of-Course exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 at 12 PM local time.
What will be tested on the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam?
The 2024 AP Computer Science Principles End-of-Course exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Big Idea 1: Creative Development
- Big Idea 2: Data
- Big Idea 3: Algorithms and Programming
- Big Idea 4: Computer Systems and Networks
- Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing
For the Create Performance Task, you must develop a computer program of your choice. To complete this, you will need at least 12 hours of in-class time, according to the College Board.
For details on the Create Performance Task, including task directions and the submission process, watch this webinar.
What is the AP Computer Science Principles exam format for 2024?
The 2024 AP Computer Science Principles End-of-Course exam is worth 70 percent of the exam score. You will have 2 hours to answer 70 multiple-choice questions.
The Create Performance Task is worth 30 percent of the exam score. You must submit your portfolio digitally by the deadline. For details on the submission process, watch this webinar.
Does the College Board offer any free AP Computer Science Principles exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP Computer Science Principles exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP Computer Science Principles Practice Tests
You can get sample responses from past AP Computer Science Principles exams and scoring guidelines for free here. You can use these to supplement other test prep materials you use.
AP Computer Science Principles Courses
The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam?
If you don’t have an AP Computer Science Principles review book already, consider getting one sooner than later to help you prepare for the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam. You can find popular review books published by Barron’s, The Princeton Review, and others at Amazon.
The AP Computer Science Principles Premium, 2024: 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron’s AP), for example, costs just $22.49 (at the time of writing of this article).
And the Princeton Review AP Computer Science Principles Prep, 3rd Edition: 4 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques (2024) (College Test Preparation) costs just $20.89 (at the time of writing of this article).
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2024 AP Computer Science Principles exam.
Khan Academy
In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy provides an official AP Computer Science Principles course that comes with free instructional videos, articles, and practice exercises created by current and former AP teachers. In addition, Khan Academy offers free exam skills and strategies.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2024, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
