quark Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 DS is eyeing a selective math summer camp experience this summer. Who should he ask for a recommendation if ALL of his most recent math instructors are either different people over short term periods (e.g. he has had 4 different instructors for the past 3 semesters), or fully online with different moderators/ instructors (AoPS forums, AoPS summer seminar, AoPS CrowdMath)? I know, I know. We should have planned this more carefully. But at the time I didn't think he would want to attend a go-away camp so soon plus we had lots of scheduling challenges due to his and my schedule. He has already asked the camp organizers. They basically told him to choose. We are leaning towards AoPS. Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Math Circle? not sure if your child continued with the math circle. How many can he submit? Good luck! Edited February 25, 2016 by Arcadia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 See if he can submit two-----one in-person and one AoPS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) I'd choose whomever can speak to both his math abilities *and* his love for math. They're looking for not only high ability kids, but also kids who really want to be there & immerse themselves in all the classes & activities. So I'd try to get a teacher who can speak to that side of him, too. When dd first applied (MathPath) she used her recent AoPS instructor, with whom she'd also interacted on the AoPS boards and blogs. And good luck!! Edited February 25, 2016 by Kathy in Richmond 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks so much! I think AoPS fits best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Just wanted to update... DS received a very sweet reply from AoPS saying they will write the letter. :001_wub: Gosh, I just love those guys. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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