AP Psychology

Course Overview

The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatments of psychological disorders, and social psychology.
Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.

Explore the Human Mind with SpringLight's AP Psychology - With Guaranteed AP Test Scores

  • Why do we think the way we think?
  • How does memory work?
  • What shapes our personality?
  • How does the brain influence our behavior?

SpringLight’s AP Psychology course is a great fit for 8th-12th graders who are curious to explore.  It can also help students start preparing for the Brain Bee, TOPSS, and other psychology contests.

The course will be taught live and synchronously over Zoom by Mrs. Webster, a dynamic, engaging teacher with over 12 years of experience at SpringLight.

Class recordings are available for any missed sessions.

SpringLight guarantees a 4 or 5 on the AP exam for students who attend all classes and complete all homework on time.

In this course, students will:

Deeply cover all the materials required for the May 14, 2027 AP Psychology exam:

  • The biological basis of behavior (the brain, neurons, sleep, sensation)
  • Cognition (perception, thought, memory, intelligence)
  • Development and learning
  • Social psychology and personality
  • Mental and physical health (classification and treatment of psychological disorders)
  • Practice the data analysis and critical thinking necessary for AP exams and scientific thinking
  • Prepare for the AP Psychology exam (SpringLight offers FREE practice exams)

Class Time: Saturdays 3:30-5:30 PM, PT

Dates: Nov 21- Dec 12, 2026; Jan 16-May 2, 2027

20 total classes

Tuition: $1500. Early bird: $100 off if registered and paid by Oct 30th

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2qqkhTzbTp5zAb758

-NO PREREQUISITES.

*We offer the first class as a free trial. If you are not satisfied after the trial, you may cancel, and we will refund all of the tuition you have paid for.

Guarantee policy
The score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam can be guaranteed by diligently completing all homework assignments on time and actively engaging, practicing, and attending every class. If students who meet these expectations do not receive a 4 or 5 on the AP exam, a 50% refund will be given.

Psychology Competitions

TOPSS Competition for High School Students

Students are invited to create a video no longer than 3 minutes that demonstrates what psychological science reveals about the benefits and drawbacks of AI as it relates to learning.

Deadline: March 20, 2026

AP Psychology Exam

The AP Psychology exam has two parts: a multiple-choice section and a free-response section. You will have two hours to complete the exam. The multiple-choice portion of the exam contains 100 five-choice question and you will have seventy minutes to complete this section. The score for the multiple-choice section is based on the number of questions answered correctly. No points are deducted for questions answered incorrectly or left blank. The free-response section of the test consists of two questions and you have to answer them both in fifty minutes. Your score (ranging from 1-5) on the exam will take into account your performance on both the multiple-choice and free-response sections, with the multiple-choice section counting for twice as much.