| Day 1 |
Quick Review of Core Concepts |
Review primitive data types, control flow, arrays/ArrayLists. Solve 1-2 FRQs on basic syntax and arrays. |
| Day 2 |
Quick Review of Core Concepts |
Continue reviewing primitive structures, control flow, arrays. Solve 1-2 more FRQs focusing on these areas. |
| Day 3 |
Recursion Basics |
Study recursion fundamentals and common problems (factorial, Fibonacci). Solve 3-4 FRQs on recursion. |
| Day 4 |
Recursion Basics |
Continue practicing recursion with more complex problems. Solve 3-4 additional FRQs on recursion. |
| Day 5 |
Arrays, ArrayLists & Recursion |
Solve 3-4 FRQs that combine recursion with arrays/ArrayLists (e.g., search, reverse). |
| Day 6 |
Arrays, ArrayLists & Recursion |
Practice more FRQs that require array manipulation and recursion. Focus on optimizing solutions. |
| Day 7 |
Advanced Recursion and Algorithms |
Study recursive sorting algorithms (merge sort, quicksort) and binary search. Solve 3-4 FRQs on complex recursion. |
| Day 8 |
Advanced Recursion and Algorithms |
Continue solving FRQs on recursive algorithms, focusing on binary search and sorting. |
| Day 9 |
Practice with Mixed FRQs |
Solve 4-5 FRQs that combine arrays, ArrayLists, and recursion. Focus on problem-solving. |
| Day 10 |
Practice with Mixed FRQs |
Work on 4-5 more mixed FRQs. Review solutions for efficiency and accuracy. |
| Day 11 |
Full-Length AP CSA FRQs |
Complete a timed practice exam (2-3 hours). Review mistakes, focus on recursion-heavy problems. |
| Day 12 |
Full-Length AP CSA FRQs |
Take another timed practice exam. Review the FRQs you struggled with and identify patterns. |
| Day 13 |
Mock Exam with Focus on Weak Areas |
Focus on specific weak areas (e.g., advanced recursion or complex arrays). Take a timed practice exam or targeted FRQs. |
| Day 14 |
Final Review |
Light review of key concepts. Solve a couple of FRQs, relax and rest. |