<p>This is sort of an odd question, especially for someone with a few years till applying, but I have a question about recommendations. I signed up for an Algebra 1 class online that I'll begin in February, and my guidance counselor told me that by 8th grade I will have to take math online. I was thinking about that and how when I need to submit my Teacher Recs, I'm sort of screwed. I'll have a teacher that I can ask questions, but he/she won't really know me. Do you think that even if I'm way higher in math, that not having a propper teacher will hurt the whole application process? Even next year when I apply for the Caroline D. Bradely scholarship, I might have an online math teacher since I may decide that I'll finish the course quicker and without the distraction of 8th graders. I know it's not about finishing the course, but I really hate the repetitive feeling... especially in math. Thank you in advanced. If you happen to need more info, just ask :)</p>
<p>I think you can email the schools when the time comes, or ask at your interview, and they’ll tell you what to do. I homeschooled my kids, and ended up writing both math and English recommendations, and that worked out fine; they just had me send in additional recommendations as well. Don’t worry about it–I’m sure the schools have seen similar situations, and they’ll have a strategy for you.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about it now. Distance-ed is getting more and more common these days and boarding schools surely know the procedure for online teachers. Just call the admissions office when the time comes and ask if you are still unsure.</p>
<p>Are you in CTY? (You probably are already…) You should check out their math online-ed programs. CTY is amazing, just telling you! [Course</a> list for math qualifiers](<a href=“http://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline/courses-math.html]Course”>http://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline/courses-math.html)</p>
<p>Actually I haven’t heard of CTY. I live in Florida, so I can go to FLVS (or Florida Virtual School) for free. I’ll check it out just in case.</p>
<p>EDIT: lol, I just checked out CTY and found the same Edward J Burger dude that we use for my Pre-Alg. class:
<a href=“http://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline/math/courses/algebra1.html[/url]”>http://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline/math/courses/algebra1.html</a></p>
<p>I guess they use the same curriculum!</p>
<p>FLVS sounds really cool…and it’s free. big plus.
hahaha my school uses Holt textbooks and Prof Burger’s on there too. He’s amazing…it’s kind of funny because one of my friends is just like him. It’s kind of scary.</p>
<p>Oh really! Do you have either a red, blue, or green book? I know that’s a dumb question, but in my school people know what grade math your taking by asking you what color your book is, lol. FLVS does seem really cool. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve heard great things about it. I think if you live outside of Florida it’s like $150 for classes. Anyways, I wish you and everyone else the best of luck when it comes to “D-day”. My dad’s birthday on the 11th of March, so if I get accepted in like 2 years I can only imagine how excited he’s going to be to realize he gets to pay $30,000 and up… on his birthday!</p>
<p>After Algebra 1 you might consider taking Geometry as a class. It is harder to learn Geometry on-line or on your own compared to algebra. My daughter did years of math on-line thru Algebra 1 with EPGY, then CTY (CTY uses Thinkwell - you can register directly with Thinkwell and save a lot of money) which were all very good. She grew tired of interacting only with a computer, and did find the conventional wisdom confirmed that geometry is hard to do that way, so her school system arranged for her to take Geometry at the High School, which worked out very well. Also, consider summer MathPath, MathCamp, and also MathCounts competitions. There are many enthusiastic Math students out there for you to meet !</p>
<p>MathPath, CTY, and EPGY are pretty decent… have heard of FLSV but never used it, though I must totally recommend ArtofProblemSolving for their relatively cheaper curriculum, and better staff. All of their teacher’s are professers or Masters in top mathematical schools like MIT, Harvard, Harvey Mudd etc…</p>
<p>and they will be able to send a math recommendation even grades for you, they are an amazing organization and they host the top matheletes around the world, with their math olympiad training,</p>
<p>Hmmm… I’ll have to check it out! I know my parents will think it’s rediculous that they have to pay for me to take classes when I can just take the classes online that we pay for through our taxes. I haven’t started yet, but if it’s not good for me I have 28 days after I start to drop out.</p>
<p>Be sure and check out AoPS (Art of Problem Solving) too.
[Art</a> of Problem Solving](<a href=“http://www.artofproblemsolving.com%5DArt”>http://www.artofproblemsolving.com)</p>
<p>Well, you should at least look into participating in CTY’s talent search (or Duke TIP depending on area). You take the SATs in 7th grade and it basically gives you tons of resources, and will def help you for Boarding School and college apps if you do well (which im sure you will). You don’t have to take any courses to be a part of CTY.</p>