<p>Well, I made the big mistake of applying to only one prestigious math program this summer, an was rejected. I've since gotten a part-time summer job, so I'm no longer able to go away to a camp situation. Any thoughts on some of the online study programs offered (like CTY or EPGY) just to supplement my summer? Is it worth doing?</p>
<p>If you have the time, they are.</p>
<p>i like northwestern’s ctd, keystone high, and national university virtual high school since they actually give you credit</p>
<p>Northwestern is good. Did several classes there. The math classes are a bit more of a pain now - - - most involve strict time deadlines (they used to be more flexible and self-paced). You need to have a proctor for the tests, too. A librarian will do.</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions. I had looked at the Northwestern ctd website, which does look good; only thing is that I need to complete any course in 3 months, because my courseload during the school year is heavy enough already. To do that compressed program at Northwestern, I would need to devote 4-6 hours a day, which I can’t do. I think I do need some flexibility due to other summer plans as well. Hadn’t heard of Keystone of Virtual high, but will look into them – thanks!!</p>
<p>I’ve always loved CTY, the technology is pretty easy to use and very convenient. All my instructors are top notch, it is pricey however.</p>
<p>ctd$800, keystone $400, cty $1200, some have accelerated summer programs.
how about “princeton review” those kind of prep online courses? Do they help you not only study, but also prep for tests??
thx</p>
<p>Is taking classes on NUVHS a good idea? will it look good to a college if i take courses there (that i couldnt take at my school)</p>
<p>askq: the CTY online math program that I’m thinking about is only 3 months, and so less money – around $ 645. Here’s the list of online courses offered [CTYOnline</a> Course List & Schedules](<a href=“http://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline/courses.html]CTYOnline”>http://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline/courses.html)</p>
<p>What level of CTY math are you interested in? My S is just finishing up with Linear Algebra. He need a two month extension (granted, he started WAY too slowly and took the self-paced aspect a bit too literally and under estimated the step up from AP Calc BC.) Be forewarned: Their tests are VERY long, as CTY prefers that additional learning goes on during the test taking.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, my S is surviving it with an A and will likely take their Multivariable Calculus class in the fall of his senior year. We’re rather go the next to low cost option and take the same class at a community college but the logistics of doing so was more than we could bear.</p>
<p>to patagonia
I’m talking about AP course. it depends on courses.</p>
<p>to FindAPlace
Do you know how CTY gives exams? any proctors?
I think the quality of online courses varies a lot (so we can not just look at $$$), So do the community colleges.</p>
<p>My question, anyone?</p>
<p>to Asron100
as i said., do you know the the quality of online courses in NUVHS? if it is a AP course, how many % of students pass the AP exam? I heard of some online courses just sell you a book, it’s hard to find the teacher. sorry, I don’t know NUVHS.</p>
<p>Askq: I’m taking AP BC Calc at school right now, so I was looking for something academic to supplement my summer, since I didn’t get into the summer math program that I applied to. The CTY course that I’m looking at about isn’t meant to be 9 months – only 3 and requires about 4-5 hour commitment for 11 weeks, so not too much. </p>
<p>Art of problem solving also offers online math courses for much less $$$ . </p>
<p>Aaron: what is NUVHS?</p>
<p>that answers my question i guess… </p>
<p>is taking classes at CTY look good to colleges… cause i want to, just wondering if I would get any recognition out of it… and I dont mean math per say</p>
<p>Yah, I don’t know the answer to that. In my case, I’ve already done some CTY summers, so not sure online course will add to trasncript for college. I’m doing it more because I want to learn the material.</p>
<p>askq- sorry i didnt see your post to me until just now, ill take that advice</p>
<p>patagonia- yeah, thats why i want to do it, but i need to prioritize my time, however, i was wanting to take a language (Arabic maybe) for the fun of it, and i think it would look good to have taken 2 languages</p>
<p>If you don’t care for credit, MIT OpenCourseWare is free and definitely self-paced. There are introductory calculus and science courses.</p>
<p>Oh neat… that could help me learn some calc before next year…</p>