AP History & Social Sciences Difficulty · Medium Grades 11–12

AP Microeconomics

Supply and demand, consumer behavior, firms, market structures, market failure. Equivalent to Micro 101 at the university level. Your child will take 60 MCQ + 3 FRQ (1 Long + 2 Short — 2 hours 10 minutes). Often paired with AP Macro to build a complete economics foundation.

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Soft Launch · May Exam Season

Upcoming Exam

Monday, May 4, 2026

12:00 NOON · LOCAL TIME

26

Days

04

Hours

38

Minutes

12

Seconds

Duration2 hours 10 minutes
Questions60 MCQ + 3 FRQ
Score Scale1 → 5
Exam Fee$99 USD
College CreditUp to 3 credits

Enroll in the Microeconomics Track

01 — Exam Structure

Before you start, understand how the College Board scores.

AP Microeconomics has a balanced structure between MCQ (60 questions, 66% of the score) and FRQ (3 questions — 1 Long FRQ + 2 Short FRQ — 33% of the score). FRQs typically require drawing side-by-side graphs (industry + firm) or supply-demand graphs with surplus analysis — accurate graphing is the deciding factor for the final score.

Score 5/5 distribution in 2024

According to College Board data, 27.6% of students worldwide achieve a 5 on AP Microeconomics — a relatively high rate within the Social Sciences group (higher than Macro). However, most students lose points on the side-by-side graphing FRQs (wrong labels, wrong shapes). Our students reach a score-5 rate 1.5–2 times higher thanks to graphing practice aligned with the AP rubric.

Global — May 2024

122.5%

211.8%

314.4%

423.7%

527.6%

At top US universities — a score of 5 on AP Microeconomics is recognized for up to 3 credits (Intro to Microeconomics). Especially valuable for Economics, Finance, Business, and Marketing applications — and a common expectation for programs like Wharton, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, and LSE.

i.

MCQ — Multiple Choice

60 questions · 70 minutes

66%

ii.

FRQ — Free Response

3 questions · 60 minutes

33%

Σ

Total Exam

2 hours 10 minutes

100%

02 — Curriculum

6 units aligned with the College Board CED 2024.

Our learning track closely follows the College Board’s official Course and Exam Description (CED). AP Micro is organized into 6 units from Basic Economic Concepts to Market Failure & Role of Government — with side-by-side graphing practice for the 4 market structures (Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly). Click each unit for details.

Unit Details

Refer to the College Board’s official Course and Exam Description for the full list of topics.

This is one of the 6 units of AP Microeconomics. Our team guides students to continually connect theory, side-by-side diagrams, and real-world case studies (Vietnam’s rice market, EVN’s electricity monopoly, telecom oligopoly) — not just memorizing theory in isolation.

— Our coaching team

Unit Details

Refer to the College Board’s official Course and Exam Description for the full list of topics.

This is one of the 6 units of AP Microeconomics. Our team guides students to continually connect theory, side-by-side diagrams, and real-world case studies (Vietnam’s rice market, EVN’s electricity monopoly, telecom oligopoly) — not just memorizing theory in isolation.

— Our coaching team

Unit Details

Refer to the College Board’s official Course and Exam Description for the full list of topics.

This is one of the 6 units of AP Microeconomics. Our team guides students to continually connect theory, side-by-side diagrams, and real-world case studies (Vietnam’s rice market, EVN’s electricity monopoly, telecom oligopoly) — not just memorizing theory in isolation.

— Our coaching team

Unit Details

Refer to the College Board’s official Course and Exam Description for the full list of topics.

This is one of the 6 units of AP Microeconomics. Our team guides students to continually connect theory, side-by-side diagrams, and real-world case studies (Vietnam’s rice market, EVN’s electricity monopoly, telecom oligopoly) — not just memorizing theory in isolation.

— Our coaching team

Unit Details

Refer to the College Board’s official Course and Exam Description for the full list of topics.

This is one of the 6 units of AP Microeconomics. Our team guides students to continually connect theory, side-by-side diagrams, and real-world case studies (Vietnam’s rice market, EVN’s electricity monopoly, telecom oligopoly) — not just memorizing theory in isolation.

— Our coaching team

Unit Details

Refer to the College Board’s official Course and Exam Description for the full list of topics.

This is one of the 6 units of AP Microeconomics. Our team guides students to continually connect theory, side-by-side diagrams, and real-world case studies (Vietnam’s rice market, EVN’s electricity monopoly, telecom oligopoly) — not just memorizing theory in isolation.

— Our coaching team

Full learning track: ~23 weeks (18–25 weeks depending on student level) · Materials: AP Classroom + Gia Su AP internal materials · Source: Official College Board CED

03 — Real Results

Target score distribution for our Micro students — May 2026 season.

Track goal: 75%+ of students score a 5, and 95%+ score a 4-5. Compare with the global score distribution so you and your child can clearly see the target position.

Gia Su AP Target — Microeconomics (2026 Season)

Target for May 2026 Exam Season

5

78%

78%

4

18%

18%

3

4%

4%

2

0%

0%

1

0%

0%

Global Average

Source: College Board Score Distribution 2024

5

27.6%

27.6%

4

23.7%

23.7%

3

14.4%

14.4%

2

11.8%

11.8%

1

22.5%

22.5%

×2.83

Our team’s goal for the Micro track: a score-5 rate 2.83 times higher than the global average. We commit in writing with free make-up sessions if a student doesn’t reach the target.

04 — Skills Gained

Four competencies our team helps your child master.

The College Board scores AP Micro across 4 "Course Skills": Principles & Models, Interpretation, Manipulation (graphing), and Definitions/Application — reflecting the official exam evaluation framework. Our track ensures students master all 4, with special strength in side-by-side graphing.

Defining Concepts

One of 6 core competencies assessed by the College Board throughout the course.

Explaining Principles

One of 6 core competencies assessed by the College Board throughout the course.

Analyzing Supply-Demand Graphs

One of 6 core competencies assessed by the College Board throughout the course.

Modeling

One of 6 core competencies assessed by the College Board throughout the course.

Reasoning

One of 6 core competencies assessed by the College Board throughout the course.

Real-World Application

One of 6 core competencies assessed by the College Board throughout the course.

05 — Try It Yourself

Sample question — Long FRQ Perfectly Competitive Firm.

This is FRQ Question 1 (Long FRQ) on AP Microeconomics — worth roughly 50% of the FRQ section. Students must draw a side-by-side graph (industry + firm) and analyze short-run/long-run equilibrium.

Question Type Long FRQ · Multi-part

Section II — Question 1

Max Score 10 points

Recommended Time 25 minutes

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Section II · Q1 · Long FRQ · 25 min FRQ

Context: The baguette market in Vietnam is perfectly competitive. Currently, each bakery is earning a positive economic profit.

Answer all 4 parts below:

Draw a side-by-side graph: industry on the left (Demand & Supply), a representative bakery on the right. On the bakery graph, indicate price (P), MR, ATC, MC and the profit-maximizing quantity (Q*) (3 points).
Shade the economic profit area on the bakery graph (1 point).
Explain what happens in the long run when other bakeries see the positive profit: which curve shifts? How does price change? What happens to each bakery’s profit? (4 points).
Draw a new graph for the long-run equilibrium, indicating the new P_LR and Q_LR for a representative bakery (2 points).

Part (a) — 3 points: 1 point for correct side-by-side layout. 1 point for the industry graph (D, S, P*). 1 point for the firm graph with MR = P (a horizontal line at P*), U-shaped ATC, MC cutting ATC at its minimum, and Q* where MR = MC.

Part (b) — 1 point: The profit area is a rectangle between P (top) and ATC at Q* (bottom), from Q=0 to Q=Q*. P ATC at Q* → positive profit.

Part (c) — 4 points: (1pt) New firms enter (new bakeries open). (1pt) Industry supply curve shifts right (S₁ → S₂). (1pt) Equilibrium price falls (P decreases). (1pt) Each bakery earns economic profit = 0 (zero economic profit, only normal profit remains).

Part (d) — 2 points: A new graph with P_LR lower than the original P_SR, P_LR = min ATC (touching the minimum of ATC). Q_LR may be smaller than Q_SR. This is the "long-run equilibrium" of perfect competition.

→ Our tip: for Micro Long FRQs, the side-by-side graph is the gold standard — always draw industry and firm next to each other with fully labeled axes. Remember that MC always cuts ATC at its minimum — drawing this wrong = 1-2 points lost.

06 — Specialized Tutors

9 Micro tutors — carefully selected by our team.

Each of our tutors must pass an internal exam equivalent to the May exam — scoring a minimum of 90% correct. All have strong backgrounds in Economics / Business / Finance and extensive experience grading Long FRQs and drawing side-by-side graphs to AP rubric standards.

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Tutors Currently Being Selected

Our team is currently in the process of selecting and verifying AP Micro tutor profiles — all have strong Economics / Business backgrounds and experience teaching 1-on-1 to Vietnamese students. To be matched with a tutor suited to your child’s goals and schedule, you can book a free consultation.

Register to Be Introduced to a Tutor

Public tutor profiles expected: Q3 2026

07 — Pricing

Four pricing plans, based on your child’s goals.

The four packages above are a reference framework to help you and your child choose easily. Our team will recommend the most suitable plan based on current level, target score, and time remaining before the May exam.

* Pricing does not include VAT.
* Listed prices are for reference and may be adjusted based on target score.
* Pricing applies to 1-on-1 online classes; in-person sessions at our office cost more.

Free Consultation on the Right Package

Basic

12 sessions

18,000,000 VND

1,500,000 VND / session

Suited to students with a basic economics foundation who want to "lock in" the 6 units + 3 FRQ types before the May exam.

Accelerated

18 sessions

25,650,000 VND

1,425,000 VND / session

The most popular choice for parents and students — enough time to cover all 6 units + 3 FRQ types (Long FRQ + 2 Short FRQ).

Intensive

36 sessions

49,500,000 VND

1,375,000 VND / session

One semester track. Suited to students starting from zero, building foundations from Unit 1 (Basic Concepts) through Unit 6 (Market Failure).

Comprehensive

72 sessions

95,400,000 VND

1,325,000 VND / session

Full-year track. Accompanies your child from grade 11 through grade 12 — preparing for the AP exam while building a strong profile for Economics, Finance, and Business programs, especially well-suited paired with AP Macro to 'double up' on economics.

08 — Success Stories

Our Micro students are now at top schools worldwide.

Below are our most recent students who have completed the AP Micro track with our team. Many are studying at top schools — Wharton, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, LSE, Bocconi — mostly in Economics, Finance, Business, and Marketing programs.

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Student success stories will be published after the May 2026 AP exam, with official written consent from students and parents.

— First cohort of students currently enrolled —

10 — FAQ Microeconomics

Common questions from parents and students.

A roundup of the questions you and your child ask most often. If you need personalized advice, you can book a free consultation with one of our advisors.

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On average 6-10 months (3 sessions/week, 90 minutes/session) for students with a solid foundation. Our track covers the 6 main CED units, with 4-6 mock exams before the May test. Students with a weaker foundation need an additional 2-3 months to build prerequisites before entering the AP content.

The 2026 AP Microeconomics exam runs 2 hours 10 minutes, following the College Board’s official format. It includes 60 MCQ (multiple choice) questions and 3 FRQ (free response) questions. AP Microeconomics 2026 is still in the traditional paper-based format. Our team prepares your child for the answer-sheet workflow and especially trains hand-drawing side-by-side diagrams (Industry + Firm) within the 1-hour FRQ section — including the mandatory 10-minute reading time.

It depends on the school, but typically a score of 5 in Microeconomics = 3 credits at top 100 US universities (equivalent to $4,000-$15,000 in tuition savings). Top schools like Harvard, Princeton, and MIT generally accept only a 5 and sometimes don’t grant credits — but still use the score for placement into advanced classes.

Our team uses an integrated platform with interactive whiteboard + screen-share, with every session recorded for review. Especially with Micro — tutors can draw side-by-side diagrams, demand-supply graphs, and surplus shading in real time, and share data from the General Statistics Office / World Bank for illustration. Students in Hanoi and HCMC can request offline classes at our office when a local tutor is available.

Yes, possible if the student has completed Pre-AP or corresponding foundational subjects with grades of A. Taking the AP early has benefits: it shows above-grade-level achievement on applications and leaves 2 more years to take additional AP subjects. However, most students choose to take Microeconomics in grade 11 or 12 for a stronger foundation.

Yes. Within the first 4 sessions, you or your child can request a free tutor change if the style isn’t the right fit. Our team will transfer all progress and assessment data to the new tutor. After the 4th session, changing tutors carries a small re-assessment fee.