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General Questions

What is PsychInstructor?

PsychInstructor is an independent online AP Psychology educational program for high school and homeschool students. The program includes structured coursework, AP Psychology exam preparation, and optional support levels based on each student’s needs.

Who teaches the program?

Instruction is led by a doctorate-educated psychology educator with experience teaching psychology at both secondary and college levels, including AP Psychology, homeschool education, online learning, and individualized academic support.

Professional experience includes college-level course creation, curriculum development, academic mentoring, and AP Psychology preparation designed to help students build strong conceptual understanding, critical thinking skills, and confidence for the AP Psychology Exam.

The program emphasizes organized instruction, flexible learning, and a supportive academic environment tailored for independent learners and homeschool students.

Is PsychInstructor an accredited school?

No. PsychInstructor is an independent educational program and is not an accredited high school, college, or university.

Who is this program designed for?

  • Homeschool students
  • Independent learners
  • Students preparing for the AP Psychology Exam
  • Students supplementing school coursework
  • Students seeking flexible learning schedules
  • Students interested in individualized academic support

Program & Instruction

What support options are available?

PsychInstructor offers one AP Psychology program with different support options depending on student needs, learning preferences, and desired level of guidance.

  • Independent Self-Paced Access (launches: 09/01/2026)
  • Guided Self-Paced Support with Grading and Feedback (launches: 09/01/2026)
  • Cohort Full AP Psychology Program
  • 1-on-1 Full AP Psychology Program
  • 1-on-1 Psychology Tutoring
  • AP Psychology Exam Preparation Support

How does the Independent Self-Paced Program work?

Students progress through organized modules independently using guided lessons, instructional materials, review activities, quizzes, and AP Psychology exam preparation resources.

This option is designed for students seeking maximum flexibility and independent learning without ongoing instructor involvement.

What is included in the Guided Self-Paced Program?

The guided self-paced option includes structured coursework, pacing guidance, grading, academic feedback, and instructor support throughout the program.

Students complete coursework independently while still receiving instructional guidance and academic accountability.

How do live cohorts work?

Cohort support combines the AP Psychology coursework with scheduled live instruction, discussion, review sessions, and guided academic support within a group learning environment.

Cohort availability, scheduling, and enrollment periods may vary by academic year.

Is tutoring available?

Yes. 1-on-1 general and AP Psychology tutoring is available for students needing individualized instruction, concept review, pacing help, or AP exam preparation assistance.

Where is the coursework hosted?

The public course structure and navigation are provided through the PsychInstructor website. Official coursework, assignments, classroom materials, and instructional resources are delivered through Google Classroom.

Do students need a Google account?

Yes. Students must have access to a Google account in order to join Google Classroom and access course materials.

AP Psychology Exam Questions

Does this program guarantee a passing AP score?

No. AP exam performance depends on many factors including student effort, preparation, study habits, pacing, and exam performance.

Is the AP exam included?

No. Students are responsible for registering separately for the official AP Psychology Exam through approved testing sites or schools

Is PsychInstructor affiliated with the College Board?

No. PsychInstructor is an independent educational program and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the College Board.

Enrollment & Payments

How do students enroll?

Students may enroll through the PsychInstructor website using the available registration, consultation, or enrollment forms depending on the selected program type.

Are consultations required?

Some instructional formats may require a consultation or placement discussion prior to enrollment depending on support level, scheduling, or instructional format.

Are payment plans available?

Payment plan availability may vary depending on the program type or enrollment period.

Are refunds available?

Please review the Refund Policy page for current refund terms and eligibility requirements.

Student Support

Can students ask questions during the program?

Yes. Students may contact the instructor for academic clarification, coursework questions, and general instructional support depending on their enrollment type.

Can parents contact the program?

Yes. Parents and guardians are welcome to contact the program regarding enrollment, pacing, support, scheduling, or general questions.

Is the program flexible?

Yes. Multiple instructional formats are designed to support different student schedules, learning styles, pacing needs, and academic goals.

Technical Questions

What technology is required?

  • Reliable internet access
  • A computer or tablet
  • A Google account
  • Access to Google Classroom and Google Drive

Can students use phones?

Some course materials may be accessible on mobile devices, but a laptop or desktop computer is strongly recommended for the best learning experience.

What happens if students experience technical problems?

Students should contact support through the Contact or Support page for assistance with technical or course-access issues.

Policies & Legal

Is student information kept private?

Reasonable measures are taken to protect student information and privacy. Please review the Privacy Policy for additional details.

Can course materials be shared or redistributed?

No. Course materials are for enrolled student use only and may not be copied, redistributed, uploaded, or shared without written permission.