<p>I might be going to Northwestern CTD this summer where I could either take AP Psychology, Chemistry Honors, or Algebra II and Trigonometry Honors.</p>
<p>This year I'm in geometry and will most likely pass with a final grade of around a C+ if I really try hard on the exam and the last quarter (which I intend to do). </p>
<p>AP Psych:</p>
<p>-could probably self study since I'm really interested in it.<br>
-i could take an intro to psych course at my school which could help me with self studying, so CTD might be a waste of money.</p>
<p>Chem Honors:</p>
<p>-I could be a year ahead in science and be in physics honors as a sophomore (I'm pretty sure I'd be the only sophomore ahead in science)</p>
<p>Algebra II/Trig Acc:</p>
<p>-There's several people in my grade that are a year ahead of me in math, so I could be caught up with them. The only problem is that I don't know what I would take since my schedule is already full (7 periods, 3 foreign languages, english, history, science, math)</p>
<p>I don't think your current math grade bodes well for an intensive summer math program. You need a good foundation in Alg II/Trig in order to do well in Calculus. You will be in a class that does a week's worth of normal class every day - it's not the place to wrestle with concepts. </p>
<p>I have a similar opinion of taking Chem on such an intensive basis. You need a solid foundation to do well in upper level sciences. To me, CTD does enrichment types of courses best - my son really enjoyed his course on Latin American Politics. Of the three you've mentioned, I would far and away recommend AP Psych. It's not that difficult, and you can take what you need from the course without worrying whether you are getting a solid foundation.</p>
<p>BTW, several of the CTD teachers are my sons' HS teachers. You can PM me if you have more questions.</p>
<p>Or... I will suggest doing algebra/trig at CTD and taking it again at school, think of CTD as a "preview". You'll get an introduction and a basic understanding of all the topics at camp, do better in class at school, and be able to get a stronger mathematics background and basis for harder coursework. Just a suggestion.</p>
<p>As many as I can in history, english, and languages. Maybe one in bio or chem. </p>
<p>soo (AP European Hist next year, AP Macro, AP English III, AP French Language, AP French Lit, AP Spanish Lit, AP Spanish Language, AP Calc AB.. i have to take that one, AP Chem, AP USH, and maybe self studying gov & politics and psych.)</p>
<p>If you are getting C's in your classes, racking up APs is not going to make up for them. Fix those C's: they are a red flag to a lot of top schools.</p>