AP CSP Exam: Wednesday, May 14, 2026 — CPT due April 30
34.8%Score 5svs. 9.6% nationally
70%Score 4 or 5vs. 29% nationally
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“Tanner is simply awesome. He is patient, flexible and genuinely cares about ensuring that the students excel. My son scored a perfect 5 on his AP exam for computer science principles.”
— Kamal — 52 lessons
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“My son was struggling with a low C. Last week he brought home a certificate for 'Most Improved in AP Computer Science A.' My son now has an A!”
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“Our kiddo said 'that was great! I learned more from Tanner in one hour than my teacher in the past month!' Tanner has a great way of explaining things.”
— AP CSP Parent
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“Tanner is clearly over qualified and has a mastery of the topic. He is super patient and understanding. His teaching style is easy to follow. So happy we found him!”
— AP CSA Student Parent
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“Tanner has been teaching my son AP Computer Science Principles since January 2023. He is very patient and knowledgeable and is one of my son's favorite teachers.”
Sessions via Zoom. All skill levels welcome — complete beginners through students preparing for the exam.
Who This Is For
Sound familiar?
AP CSP trips students up in specific ways. These are the most common:
The Create Performance Task
The CPT is due April 30 and counts toward your score. Most students underestimate how long it takes to write strong responses that hit every rubric row.
AP pseudocode is confusing
It's not Python or Java — it's its own syntax. Students who try to apply real language rules get tripped up on every algorithm question.
Big Idea 3 is 30–40% of the exam
Algorithms, lists, procedures, and tracing code. Students who skip deep practice here leave the most points on the table.
The select-two questions
Several questions require selecting exactly two correct answers. One wrong pick costs full credit. These require careful elimination, not intuition.
Why It Works
What makes this different
This isn’t a college student who took AP CSP once. Every session is with an active AP CS classroom teacher.
✓ Active AP CS Teacher
11+ years in the classroom at Blue Valley North. I know exactly what College Board tests and how to explain it to students at every level.
✓ CPT Expertise
I've reviewed hundreds of Create Performance Tasks. I know exactly what the rubric is looking for row by row, and how to write responses that earn full credit.
✓ Proven CSP Results
34.8% of my AP CSP students score 5s vs. 9.6% nationally. 70% score a 4 or 5 vs. 29% nationally. The results are verified and consistent.
✓ 1,845+ Verified Hours
451 five-star reviews on Wyzant. Not assigned by a platform — students and parents who chose to come back session after session.
Coverage
All 5 Big Ideas — plus the Create Task
Every session is aligned to what's actually on the May 14, 2026 AP CSP exam.
~10%Big Idea 1: Creative Development — Collaboration, iterative design, testing strategies, error types
~15%Big Idea 2: Data — Binary, data compression (lossless vs. lossy), extracting knowledge from data
30–40%Big Idea 3: Algorithms & Programming — AP pseudocode, lists, procedures, tracing, binary/linear search
~15%Big Idea 4: Systems & Networks — Internet, packets, TCP/IP, fault tolerance, parallel computing
~25%Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing — Privacy, algorithmic bias, digital divide, beneficial/harmful effects
CPTCreate Performance Task — Program development, video, written responses — due April 30
Ready to get started?
Reach out and I’ll respond within 24 hours. Tell me your Big Idea weak spots, where you are on the CPT, and when you’re available.
No. AP CSP uses its own pseudocode, not Java or Python. You don't write real code on the exam — you read and trace pseudocode. The Create Performance Task does require building a working program, but students can use block-based or text-based languages of their choice.
Yes — and this is one of the most valuable things tutoring provides for CSP. The CPT has a specific rubric and most students write responses that miss rows they could have earned. I walk through every rubric requirement, review your written responses, and help you revise before the April 30 deadline.
All sessions are online via Zoom, usually 60 minutes. Before the first session, reach out and describe which Big Ideas are giving you trouble and where you are on the CPT. Sessions are tailored to your specific situation — not a generic curriculum walkthrough.
You pay after each session. Accepted: Venmo, Zelle, PayPal (no fee), or credit card (3% processing fee). No upfront payment required for single sessions.
Absolutely. A focused 2–3 session sprint on Big Idea 3 and the select-two question format can meaningfully move your score. Reach out — I'll tell you honestly what's realistic and put together a targeted plan.
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