Episode 36 - AP Prep CEO: How 7 Million Students Doubled the AP Pass Rate - Amanda DoAmaral

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe Sebestyen sits down with Amanda DoAmaral, founder and CEO of Fiveable and a former AP teacher, to explain how a burned-out classroom teacher making less than her student loan payments built the largest AP prep platform in the country. Amanda shares how she left the classroom, moved back in with her mom, and started building content for her former students — and how that turned into a platform that has now helped over 7 million students hit pass rates nearly double the national average.Dr. Joe Sebestyen and Amanda DoAmaral discuss what actually moves the needle in AP prep, including the new AI-powered FRQ scoring tool that grades student writing against the real College Board rubric, why writing was the missing piece for years, and what most parents get wrong about preparing their kids for AP exams.This episode is especially useful for AP students preparing for exam season, parents trying to support their first AP student, high school teachers looking for tools that fit how students actually study, and educators interested in how AI is changing assessment. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on academic strategy, college prep, and the future of student success.📲 Connect with them: https://www.fiveable.me/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkFiveable/videos📲 Learn more about us: supportedtutoring.com, @dr_joe_ap_exams Thanks for tuning in to the SupportED Learning Podcast with Dr. Joe. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe for more insights on education, critical thinking, and AI integration in learning. Visit our website at supportedtutoring.comRemember to share this podcast with fellow parents and educators who are passionate about reimagining education for tomorrow's world. Until next time, keep supporting learning!