AP Computer Science A vs AP Computer Science Principles -- Which to Take? + Comparison

[@justinfok598]

Great video. Wish this was made earlier though. I'm stuck in AP CSA with no experience in coding. :(

[@mattj531]

Try to take AP CSP

[@mattmarafino]

Here I am stuck with csp and I already know it all :(

[@DaBaddestBeLike]

If I don’t know much about computer science and i’m new to it, Do you think that I would have a very hard time taking AP Computer Science A?

[@sreevaniveeroju3470]

Thank you for all this information and help!

[@ayushkishor3207]

Underrated Video

[@KoreanLetsGo]

I am learning it without AP teachers cuz my school doesn't have any AP program. Then, for the portfolio stuff, how should I make it as a portfolio? Is it ok to just submit the finalized program?? thank you for the vid btw (❁´◡`❁)

[@danielsh8973]

Lol same here... Our school doesn’t even provide csp class

[@sprite6327]

same lmao

[@uberboat4512]

Same doing self-study

[@skoolie_life3261]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@osdijwkp7575]

Question : I took POE(Principal of Engineering), IED( Introduction to Engineering Design ) and AP Computer Principal . Which one should I take in the 12th grade between PLTW Digital Electronics or AP Computer Science A to be more helpful for entering an engineering college?

[@StrongRichPowerful88888]

Thanks for the video Ajay! I still have a couple of questions. 1) Since you took AP CSP after AP CSA, would you say that AP CSP was more interesting than AP CSA? 2) Do you think you learned a lot of new material from AP CSP even though you took AP CSA first? 3) Would you say the AP exam was easy or hard for AP CSP? 4) In your opinion would you say AP CSP was an easy class in general? 5) What programming language did your teacher assign to use in AP CSP? Please answer these questions in this order.

[@StrongRichPowerful88888]

Ajay Gandecha Thanks for the answers! Btw would you say overall that you’re happy that you took AP CSP after AP CSA and that it was worth taking?

[@dogeseddy5513]

This course isn't offered in my school, but they're offering some "exam only" options. That's when you can take the exam but you'll have do 100% self teaching (and I have zero experience in coding so I dont even know where to start). What do you think?

[@ybgummi]

Beary Doge Buy a test prep book (you can look on Amazon) and there’s also AP CSP review on Khan Academy

[@dogeseddy5513]

@@ajaygandecha Since I'm a complete amateur, AP CSP seems like the best bet. I'd love to hear more about those websites and resources though! Thanks for responding

[@PandaBebe]

Question. I know a little bit of python language do I need to learn java to go to computer sci A?

[@markshteyn8888]

Yes

[@nia_xx2859]

If you want but AP computer science A usually starts at the basics but it nice to know it earlier

[@nny4363]

Hi! Your videos are very informative and helpful. I'm a rising junior and I'm going to self-study for AP Comp Sci A and AP Comp Sci Principles since they're not offered at my school. Do I need to take online courses to get credit or do I simply get credit after self-studying and taking the AP exam for these subjects?

[@nny4363]

@@ajaygandecha Thanks for the response!

[@ivettesaldanahernandez2571]

Can I ask how that worked out for you? I’m planning to do the same thing for my senior year next year

[@topstuff9004]

So if I don’t know anything about Java is it possible to get a 5? If I focus in class

[@Adi02]

This vid was helpful thanks

[@MinecraftPlayer56378]

ayo can u teach python please

[@aacc7836]

Hi Ajay, can you go over the other open ended questions( in timed AP exam practice) that the Collegeboard released on their youtube account in the CSA videos?

[@KoreanLetsGo]

then... does it mean that there are no free-response questions in principle? But it turned into the project stuff? Hold on.. then this coming 2021 exam, if the same thing applies from the one of 2020(the Covid-19 home testing thing), then there is only project without multiple choice for the exam???

[@adog6704]

I’ve been coding for 5 years I think I’ll be fine

[@thiagogregory1]

Who. Asked? Are you trying to flex? Because you look like a fool

[@jamesvaughn2462]

I don’t care

[@seal158]

@@thiagogregory1 What is the point to be that rude?

[@bodanpittman8041]

If I have no experience with coding, would Ap computer science Be too difficult

[@mattj531]

No AP CSP is pretty straight forward and fun my class messed around a lot and we all did just fine. It’s a good class as long as your a logical thinker.

[@rhosart1119]

i dont know much about coding/computer science. i 'm thinking to take computer science principles . but i dont have a teacher . i guess i will use KhanAcademy . what should i learn programme language? JS is good ?

[@lorenbh]

Am currently signed up for AP CSP, I am already pretty experienced with computers would you say that I could also take AP CSA at the same time? I’m a sophomore

[@lorenbh]

@@ajaygandecha Thanks!

[@wolf3276]

hi i'm taking ap csp and i'm a freshman I used to do a little coding in my free time but quarintines messed me up so I forgot alot do you think i'll be fine in that class?

[@wolf3276]

@@ajaygandecha oh alright I do have a codecademy subscription do you think that's a good place to start while i'm at home, and what grade are most of the kids that take csp in?

[@karlchavez8930]

Hey Ajay! I just have a quick question. What type of IPad do you use for your videos? Thank you in advance!

[@jim51011]

Yo I took AP computer science this past school year and I got a 1, would you recommend taking csp this year (senior) as a self study course?

[@mattj531]

If you got a 1 then you need more practice I wouldn’t recommend taking it again

[@angelamathew7301]

Which gets more credit.. I herd lesser colleges giving credit to Principles, more colleges giving credit to A

[@srwyse]

W video L race