<p>Has anyone ever done Stanford's EPGY or Johns Hopkins CTY distance education courses (or both)? Which one did you think is better? Even if you did just one of those school's distance classes, could you give me a review? Both are from really good universities, so I'm in a dilemma. I know that the application criteria might differ, but could you tell me about the content of the classes and which school you could benefit from the most? THANKS!</p>
<p>My son has done EPGY courses and loves them for the most part. (The only exception was precalc, which was largely a review of algebra he had previously had.) Most EPGY courses come with CDs which contain lectures and quizzes. Homework is generally not graded. Most tests are done with pencil and paper, then faxed or mailed back to EPGY. Students electronically transmit a weekly report into EPGY. If a weekly report is missed, EPGY sends a friendly reminder, but isn't very fussy even if several weeks pass without a report. </p>
<p>I'm impressed with the content of the courses and the helpfulness of the tutors. Admin is a bit frustrating, but you only have to deal with them at the beginning of each course. Tech support is very helpful. </p>
<p>The courses are excellent prep for AP tests. Most go beyond the scope of the exams, which is good because you can forget part of what you learned and still do well on the tests. EPGY also offers free AP prep for some courses to students enrolled in those courses.</p>
<p>Anyone ever taken a Johns Hopkins CTY distance education class? <em>_</em></p>
<p>Bump........</p>
<p>I want to know too, bump.</p>
<p>Um. I signed up for CTY's programming course but the course itself was actually run through EPGY. Eh, what a joke.</p>
<p>Do you have any specific questions? I took Algebra I, Precalculus, and Intro to C Programming for credit. I started Problem Solving in Algbera I, AP Calculus AB, and the second C programming course, but didn't finish them before my enrollment ended. I didn't use my tutors at all, but they were all really really nice. The Calculus course has typos, though.</p>
<p>Can someone give me a breifing on how exactly you can enroll for a class like... Algebra II? Whats the requirements?</p>
<p>yea. i want to know too. Our school doesn't have ap bio. i m thinking of take some dl class.</p>
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<p>For EPGY, you'll need to take the SAT and submit an application. The application covers basic information, such as your name, address, etc. Those who are not yet in high school may take alternate standardized tests; I'm guessing you are already of high school age. You may also be required to take a math placement test. Writing samples are required for most of the English courses. For more information, go to the EPGY website: epgy.stanford.edu.</p>
<p>My brother did the Johns Hopkins one but it was run through EPGY, meaning the program and materials were from EPGY. He took a math course that basically taught all of seventh grade math in one summer (He's now in 6th).</p>
<p>The requirements vary depending on your age. All he had to do was take some test (not the SAT).</p>
<p>Well, as a middle schooler and above, I think you pretty much have to take the SAT. Look up specific requirements at <a href="http://www.cty.jhu.edu%5B/url%5D">www.cty.jhu.edu</a> and www-epgy.stanford.edu</p>
<p>Has anyone here ever done EPGY Geometry Honors?
And theoneo, how did you like your algebra and precalculus courses (did you take that through EPGY too)?</p>
<p>My son took EPGY geometry and loved it. The tutor told us the course was a slightly watered down version of an upper-division undergraduate course at Stanford. The course is heavy on logic and proofs. Geometer sketchpad, which is used for constructions, is just plain fun. The course does not use a standard text, but the notes on-line essentially constitute a text. </p>
<p>My son also took precalc - his least favorite EPGY course so far. There was far too much algebra review for his tastes. The text is Lial's precalc book.</p>
<p>If you have any specific questions about the course content, you may want to contact the EPGY math tutors. They are usually very willing to answer any questions.</p>
<p>I did CTY math. It was easy. I took my midterm and my final exam on paper and mailed them in and took a bunch of chapter quizzes online. I learned everything in a normal course, but it was almost no effort.</p>