In contrast, the exam for AP Computer Science A is three hours long and contains two sections: multiple-choice and free response, each of which accounts for 50% of the grade.

Excerpts from an interview conducted by computer science students, as part of Microsoft YouthSpark’s support of Roadtrip Nation. YouthSpark is a global initiative to increase access for all youth to ...

The College Board, the organization that runs the AP program, launched AP Computer Science Principles, or AP CSP, during the 2016-17 year, aiming to bring more Black, Latino, and female students ...

AP Computer Science Principles stemmed from a conversation between Janice Cuny, program director for broadening participation and education in computing, and the College Board.