As colleges and universities put greater scrutiny on high school transcripts, students want to look for ways to stand out. Success in AP classes and on AP exams demonstrates the rigor of a student’s high school career and projects an ability to succeed at the college level.
Whether or not a student opts to submit an SAT or ACT score, strong marks in well-recognized advanced courses will make an impression on college admission readers. The University of California system, for example, considers how many AP courses a student has taken, their grades in those classes, and their AP exam scores.
New for the 2024–2025 school year: College Board has announced that it is accelerating the move to digital testing on the Bluebook App. Most tests with FRQs that can by easily typed (English, history and social studies, computer science, art history) will only be offered in a digital format in 2025. Math and science tests that require handwritten FRQs will be a hybrid of digital questions and a paper FRQ answer booklet. Most language tests and music theory will remain paper-based tests. Compass tutoring includes resources for digital practice of digital tests.
Compass has one-on-one tutors ready to help you succeed on in your AP classes and on your AP exams. See the list of subjects we support below.
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AP Class and AP Exam Tutoring Subjects
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP U.S. History
- AP European History
- AP World History: Modern
- AP Human Geography
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Psychology
- AP Art History
- AP Music Theory
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Statistics
- AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
- AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- AP U.S. Government and Politics
- AP World Languages and Cultures: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish Language and Literature
Our Tutors
Over half of our tutors have completed post-graduate work in fields of study built on the concepts taught in AP courses. From Biology to Music Theory, we have a tutor for that. See a sampling of our subject-specific experts below.
Courtney R.
AP Research, English, AP English Lang & Lit, Essay Writing, College Writing
Courtney works full-time for NASA and tutors part-time for Compass. She specializes in English and communications, and she possesses a doctoral degree in Education. She has taught various English courses for charter and public schools and has tutored for standardized tests, speech, and writing for over 10 years. Courtney loves helping and motivating students to be the best they can be.
Amir R.
Algebra, Calculus, AP Calc AB/BC, Geometry, Physics, AP Physics 1, 2, & C, Statistics, AP Statistics
Amir graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Civil Engineering. He has been working as a tutor for 15 years as a math and science specialist, helping students build their confidence and reach their maximum potential. Outside of tutoring Amir likes to stay active with tennis, volleyball, yoga, and hiking.
Christen O.
Biology, AP Bio, Chemistry, AP Chem, Physics, AP Physics 1 & C, Calculus, AP Calc AB/BC
Christen graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS in Biochemistry, and will be pursuing a MD in the future. While attending USC, she volunteered as a tutor for students in the area. After graduation, she continued tutoring, focusing in math, science, and standardized test prep.
Aaron D.
Algebra, Trig/Precalculus, AP Precalculus, Geometry, AP English, English, Composition
Aaron is from upstate New York and has two master's degrees in Environmental Science and Journalism. He's taught and tutored in a variety of places, including Chicago, Washington DC, and Jeju Island, South Korea. This year, he'd like to learn how to design his own crossword puzzles.
Muffy M.
U.S. History, APUSH, AP Government & Politics, European History, AP Euro, World History, AP World, AP Human Geography
Muffy graduated with a double major in Anthropology and American Studies. In addition to having a vibrant tutoring and screenwriting career, Muffy volunteers at a number of non-profits, including 826LA - an educational support provider - and local animal rescues.
Andrew R.
Algebra, Biology, AP Bio, Chemistry, AP Chem, Calculus, AP Calc AB/BC, Geometry, Trig/Precalculus
Andrew majored in Bioengineering at Stanford, then got a Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UCSB. Andrew is now a PhD student in Biology at USC, conducting his doctoral research at a biomedical research laboratory in the Bay Area. In addition to tutoring, Andrew's hobbies include basketball and strategy games.
Sam C.
AP Psychology, U.S. History, APUSH, European History, AP Euro, English, AP English Lang & Lit
Samantha is currently at Northwestern University completing her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has a background in Economics, English, and Psychology. At Compass, she loves to engage with students and build connections while preparing them for tests; she is a firm believer that a strong connection between tutor and student is where insight begins.
Zach F.
AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, English, AP English Lang & Lit, AP Environmental Science
Zach graduated from Northwestern University where he double majored in Cognitive Science and Theater. Zach is skilled and versatile, having worked with students from ages 5-25, ranging from standardized testing to Gifted and Talented programs, and even with adult learners for the GED.
Madhu V.
Algebra, Calculus, AP Cal AB, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Geometry, AP Psychology, Trig/Precalculus
Madhu graduated from Rice University with a degree in Neuroscience. Throughout college, she mentored middle school and high school students in STEM subjects through after-school programs. At Compass, she focuses on tutoring math and science. When she is not tutoring students, she enjoys cooking, reading, and exploring Houston's food scene.
Tanjir A.
Spanish, Philosophy, Study Skills, Algebra, English, AP English Lang & Lit
Tanjir graduated with High Distinction from UC Berkeley, where he studied political science. Originally from Virginia, Tanjir began his tutoring journey by helping low-income students with their math and English homework in the Hampton Roads area. Aside from tutoring, Tanjir enjoys volunteering for the LGBT National Help Center and making friends with Oakland's neighborhood cats.
2025 AP Exam Schedule
| Date | Morning (8 a.m. Local Time) | Afternoon (12 p.m. Local Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Biology Latin | European History Microeconomics |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Chemistry Human Geography | United States Government and Politics |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | English Literature and Composition | Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science A |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 | African American Studies Statistics | Japanese Language and Culture World History: Modern |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | Italian Language and Culture United States History | Chinese Language and Culture Macroeconomics |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | Calculus AB Calculus BC | Music Theory Seminar |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | French Language and Culture Precalculus | Environmental Science Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | English Language and Composition German Language and Culture | Physics C: Mechanics |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Art History Spanish Language and Culture | Computer Science Principles Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | Physics 1: Algebra-Based Spanish Literature and Culture | Psychology |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET) is the deadline for AP Seminar, AP Research, and AP Computer Science Principles students to submit their final projects.
Friday, May 9, 2025 (8 p.m. ET) is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.
What Do AP Scores Mean?
What do AP scores mean? The College Board defines 3 as “qualified” to receive college credit, 4 as “well qualified,” and 5 as “extremely well qualified.” Ultimately, however, the answer varies from college to college. Some schools give credit for a 3, while others require a 5. Some of the most selective schools don’t give credit for any score. The one generalization we can make with confidence is that failing to post a 3 or better is likely to place a student in the bottom half to bottom third of his or her peers nationwide.
AP Exam Score Distribution 2024
| Exam | Earned a 5 | Earned a 4 | Earned a 3 | Earned a 2 | Earned a 1 | Earned a 3 or higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP 2D Art & Design | 11% | 29% | 43% | 14% | 3% | 83% |
| AP 3D Art & Design | 7% | 24% | 41% | 23% | 5% | 72% |
| AP African American Studies | 15% | 30% | 28% | 19% | 8% | 73% |
| AP Art History | 14% | 21% | 28% | 25% | 12% | 63% |
| AP Biology | 16% | 23% | 29% | 22% | 10% | 68% |
| AP Calculus AB | 21% | 28% | 15% | 23% | 13% | 64% |
| AP Calculus BC | 45% | 22% | 13% | 15% | 5% | 80% |
| AP Chemistry | 17% | 27% | 31% | 17% | 8% | 75% |
| AP Chinese Language and Culture | 50% | 20% | 17% | 6% | 7% | 87% |
| AP Comparative Government & Politics | 16% | 24% | 33% | 15% | 12% | 73% |
| AP Computer Science A | 24% | 22% | 20% | 11% | 23% | 66% |
| AP Computer Science Principles | 11% | 21% | 33% | 21% | 14% | 65% |
| AP Drawing | 15% | 31% | 38% | 13% | 3% | 84% |
| AP English Language & Composition | 9% | 21% | 24% | 29% | 17% | 54% |
| AP English Literature & Composition | 13% | 27% | 32% | 17% | 11% | 72% |
| AP Environmental Science | 9% | 27% | 18% | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| AP European History | 13% | 34% | 25% | 21% | 7% | 72% |
| AP French Language and Culture | 14% | 24% | 33% | 23% | 6% | 71% |
| AP German Language and Culture | 24% | 18% | 25% | 22% | 11% | 67% |
| AP Human Geography | 18% | 20% | 18% | 14% | 30% | 56% |
| AP Italian Language and Culture | 20% | 22% | 29% | 18% | 11% | 71% |
| AP Japanese Language and Culture | 47% | 10% | 17% | 8% | 18% | 74% |
| AP Latin | 12% | 17% | 28% | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| AP Macroeconomics | 16% | 21% | 25% | 23% | 15% | 62% |
| AP Microeconomics | 17% | 25% | 23% | 21% | 14% | 65% |
| AP Music Theory | 19% | 18% | 24% | 25% | 14% | 61% |
| AP Physics 1 | 8% | 18% | 20% | 27% | 27% | 46% |
| AP Physics 2 | 15% | 18% | 35% | 25% | 7% | 68% |
| AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 27% | 23% | 17% | 20% | 13% | 67% |
| AP Physics C: Mechanics | 23% | 29% | 23% | 14% | 11% | 75% |
| AP Precalculus | 25% | 24% | 26% | 15% | 10% | 75% |
| AP Psychology | 18% | 23% | 20% | 12% | 27% | 61% |
| AP Psychology | 18% | 23% | 20% | 12% | 27% | 61% |
| AP Research | 12% | 26% | 47% | 12% | 3% | 85% |
| AP Seminar | 9% | 20% | 60% | 10% | 1% | 89% |
| AP Spanish Language and Culture | 21% | 31% | 31% | 14% | 3% | 83% |
| AP Spanish Literature and Culture | 9% | 23% | 34% | 22% | 12% | 66% |
| AP Statistics | 17% | 22% | 23% | 16% | 22% | 62% |
| AP United States Government & Politics | 24% | 25% | 24% | 18% | 9% | 73% |
| AP United States History | 13% | 33% | 26% | 20% | 8% | 72% |
| AP World History | 12% | 32% | 20% | 28% | 9% | 64% |
Learn more about schools’ credit and placement policies here.