For journalists, podcasters, and writers covering AP exam prep, education technology, or student outcomes.
One-Line Description
AimFive is the only AP exam prep tool with rubric-scored writing feedback across all 40 AP courses, free to start.
Founder Background
AimFive is an independent, founder-built AP exam prep tool. We're not venture-funded, not part of a larger education conglomerate, and not affiliated with College Board. We're small and bootstrapped on purpose.
For founder background, named advisors, or on-record interviews, email press@aimfive.com. We'll happily provide names and details for stories that go to publication.
Key Stats
- 40 AP courses with full content coverage.
- 55,000+ practice questions in actual AP exam format.
- Rubric-scored writing on DBQs, LEQs, SAQs, FRQs, AAQs, and EBQs.
- Free tier includes diagnostic, MCQ practice, flashcards. Permanent — never paywalled.
- AimFive Pro adds all units, Cram Mode, exam simulations. 7-day free trial.
What's Newsworthy
- An AI grader built around the AP rubric across all 40 courses. We don't claim it's the first; we claim it's the only one that grades every rubric criterion individually with explanation. Methodology and known limits are documented on how-grading-works.
- Free Pro program for verified AP teachers — built to reduce the draft-grading workload that drives teachers out of AP teaching.
- Score-Lift Guarantee: a written commitment to refund Pro if you score below your AimFive prediction. Rare in ed-tech.
- Planned: an independent agreement study comparing AimFive's grader to AP-experienced teachers. Results will publish in full regardless of finding.
Story Angles
- AI grading meets the AP rubric: can software score essays as well as teachers?
- Why AP teachers spend 10+ hours a week grading drafts — and the tools changing that.
- The rubric gap: why most AP students never see the criteria they're graded against.
- The state of AP prep tools post-Fiveable expansion.
Contact
Press inquiries: press@aimfive.com · Response within 24 hours on weekdays.
Brand Assets
Logos, product screenshots, and the fox mascot illustrations are available on request. Email press@aimfive.com with your outlet and intended use.
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AP and Advanced Placement are trademarks of College Board. AimFive is not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board.
