Woodland Mist Academy Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Has anyone used CTY for AP classes? Do the classes only use the lectures from Thinkwell? I'm presuming there is more to the classes than just watching lectures. We have been happy with CTY Spanish, so I've been considering using CTY for some AP classes as well. I'm wondering how they compare with PA Homeschoolers. Anyone have CTY AP experiences to share? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We never used CTY for AP classes, but I have used some of the other online classes. The high school biology class used Plato's biology, but CTY added a lab component and a research paper if I am remembering correctly. My guess is that the AP classes would have other assignments added to the Thinkwell lectures. I would call CTY and ask for a copy of the syllabus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daijobu Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm glad to hear you are happy with CTY Spanish because I'm looking for Spanish options now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about the Spanish classes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 I contacted CTY about the AP classes. There are assignments in addition to the videos and there is a teacher available, but I get the impression it's very different from their language courses. We will probably stick with CTY for Spanish, but PA Homeschoolers is probably a better fit for AP. DD prefers interaction with a teacher, as opposed to just watching videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Do you have the impression that only Foreign Language is interactive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Do you have the impression that only Foreign Language is interactive ? Yes, my impression is that foreign language classes are by far the most interactive. My understanding about the other classes is that teachers are available by email or phone, but there are no classes, daily emails, etc. Follow the syllabus, do the work, turn it in. PA Homeschoolers seems like a much better deal. Someone please correct me if you've had a CTY AP class with lots of interaction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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