Do I have to take AP CS A at CCA before I take the AP CS Exam? - CCA

No. Talk to your counselor about taking the AP exam for a class that you aren’t taking.

If students need help with AP CSA, Haddee’s STEM tutors and teachers are all very good:

Coach Jenna: https://haddee.com/courseDetail?id=95&type=1
Coach Joey: https://haddee.com/courseDetail?id=60&type=1

Haddee Team
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