AP Computer Science A & Principles · Full-Year Program
Help Your Teen Score a 4 or 5 in AP Computer Science
Live weekly classes, a complete curriculum, and a team that tracks your student's progress all year, even if they've never written a line of code.
Not sure where your student stands? Take the free pre-assessment91% of our AP CSA students scored a 4 or 5 in 2026. 64% scored a 5.
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Who it's for
An A in the Class Doesn't Guarantee a 5 on the Exam
They're two different tests. Our program prepares your student for both.
- Your teen is taking AP CS A (Java) or AP CS Principles this year
- You want a structured, expert-led plan, not another hour of generic tutoring
- You're thinking ahead to college credit, admissions, and a STEM path
- Your student is capable. What's missing is the plan and the support
How it works
Everything Your Student Needs, in One Program
Live weekly class
AP CS A meets Monday and Wednesday. AP CS Principles meets Tuesday.
Weekly office hours
A standing block for test prep and last-minute questions.
Full curriculum and student portal
Lessons, practice sets, and past FRQs, organized by unit.
Recorded lectures
Every class is recorded and posted in the portal the same day.
Progress updates for parents
A weekly update, so there's no guessing where your student stands.
Onboarding session
Your student gets set up and comfortable before their first class.
Want more one-on-one time?
Add a weekly 30-minute 1:1 session with the same tutor all year, built around what your student's own class is covering that week.
Results
Students Who've Already Done It
"I ended up getting a five on the AP exam, the highest score possible."
"I took AP CSA and got a five, and I even scored a five on the CSP exam without taking the class."
"Daniel helped me understand the concepts really well. He explained it step by step."
Who teaches it
Taught by a Working Software Engineer
Daniel Finley is a software engineer with 10+ years of experience working with AP and college-level computer science students. He built the Ace curriculum and student portal around one goal: making AP CS click for students who've never coded before.
His tutor team is trained on the same curriculum he teaches live.
Part of EngiNearUCS Portal
Prefer to Study at Your Own Pace?
The CS Portal is our self-paced option for AP CS A and AP CS Principles. Your student can start with ten free practice questions, no card needed, and pick a monthly plan when ready.
A guided course path
Every unit is broken into lesson videos, practice, and a checkpoint, so your student always knows what to do next.
AP-style practice
Questions written the way the exam writes them, with an explanation on every answer.
Free response grading
On the Plus plan, answers are scored point by point against the real rubric, with feedback on every point missed.
Progress you can see
Unit averages, time per question, and the topics worth another pass.
Free resources
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Free AP CS guide
What parents and students should know about the course and the exam.
Get the guidePre-assessment
Find out exactly where your student stands in AP Computer Science.
Take the assessmentReview sheets and vocab
Free review sheets and vocabulary for AP CS A and AP CS Principles.
See the resourcesFacebook group
A community of AP CS students and parents, with free resources and support.
Join the groupQuestions
What Families Ask
My student has never coded before. Does that matter?
No. The live class starts with the fundamentals and the curriculum builds from there. Most students walk in with zero programming background.
What if we miss a class?
Every class is recorded and posted in the portal the same day.
Can my student join mid-year?
Yes. We enroll families during the school year, and your student starts with an onboarding session to get set up in the portal.
Who teaches the 1:1 sessions?
Our tutor team, trained on the same curriculum Daniel teaches live. Your student keeps the same tutor all year.
What's the difference between the program and the CS Portal?
The CS Portal is self-paced: lessons, practice, and free response grading your student works through independently. The full-year program adds live classes, office hours, and weekly progress updates for parents, with optional 1:1 tutoring.
How much does it cost?
For the full-year program, it depends on the course and plan. We'll go over the options on your call, once we know what your student needs. CS Portal plans are listed on the portal pricing page.
Let's Build Your Teen's Plan
Apply, then pick a time for a free call about where your student is and what they need.
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