What can I do if my school doesn’t offer AP Computer Science Principles, or if I decide to study independently without taking an AP CSP course?

If your school is not planning to offer AP CSP next year, talk to your counselors and teachers to advocate for the course.

You can study independently to take the AP CSP Exam, but due to the nature of the course and the exam, we recommend, if possible, that you find another high school in your area or an online program that will enroll you in its AP CSP course. You can complete the required components of the course by submitting the Create performance task in the AP Digital Portfolio and taking the end-of-course exam.

If you plan to study independently instead of enrolling in an AP CSP course, we recommend that you take these steps.

1. Confirm that the AP coordinator at your school or a participating AP school:
   • Will provide you with all the necessary information and directions for enrollment and submission of work in the AP Digital Portfolio
   • Will order and administer the end-of-course exam
2. Review the course page to understand what you need to know to perform well in on the AP CSP Exam, including all course content, skills, and exam components.
3. If possible, find a teacher who is familiar with the course who can mentor you throughout your studies.