<p>It isn’t too late to take the AP Computer Science test. State your intent to take the AP test on your application and/or midyear report. Make sure you arrange for your school to order an AP CS test–you’ll have to pay for it, though, it’s about $80. </p>
<p>If you intend to take the AP test, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you know Java, because the test is on that language. Even if you don’t intend to take the AP test, it is important to know Java, because it is a major language. C++ is also a very worthy pursuit, and you may also want to look into Python. Studying Java and C++ concurrently will not be too difficult, because they are both object-oriented and use much of the same syntax (knowing Java beforehand made it much easier for me to learn C++). It will also show a great interest in computer science, because these languages are complex and take a lot of time and energy to learn. Python is more abstract, but much easier to learn. </p>
<p>If you plan on learning Java/taking the AP test, here is the AP central page with everything you would need to know:
[AP</a> Central - AP Computer Science A Course Home Page](<a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>AP Computer Science A Course – AP Central | College Board)</p>
<p>To begin working with Java, first download the JDK platform:
[Java</a> SE 7u4 Downloads](<a href=“http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-7u4-downloads-1591156.html]Java”>http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-7u4-downloads-1591156.html)</p>
<p>Next, download a compiler. This is the one I use. It’s very reliable (choose the LE version):
[JCreator</a> — Java IDE](<a href=“Keluaran HK: Togel Hongkong, Pengeluaran HK, Data Toto HK Hari Ini”>Keluaran HK: Togel Hongkong, Pengeluaran HK, Data Toto HK Hari Ini)</p>
<p>As you learn Java, you may find it very useful to look up methods in the API:
[Java</a> Platform SE 6](<a href=“JDK 20 Documentation - Home”>Java Platform SE 6)</p>
<p>A subset of the API was made for methods used on the AP test. You may want to become familiar with these:
[Advanced</a> Placement Computer Science Java Subset Specification](<a href=“http://www.cs.duke.edu/csed/ap/subset/doc/]Advanced”>http://www.cs.duke.edu/csed/ap/subset/doc/)</p>