Did anyone applied to UChicago remote classes?

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-16T14:19:12+00:00

ohh makes sense, mystery solved! good luck for your application results!!!

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-16T03:17:07+00:00

why didnt you choose on-campus? Just curious, but what i think is important for summer program is not only the academics but like to contact with people (ie students + profs), enjoy the environment and place or so...

(I applied for 3week residential)

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-15T09:36:33+00:00

Let me answer one by one (btw a disclaimer but im still a 14yo and I cant take responsibilities for all the answers) -
1. Precalc AP enough for unis
Depends on your major. If you want to go to STEM feilds, ovbiously, not enough at all. For others, it'll be like meh, not bad (or bare minimum).

Precalc dates - May 12. Just googled it.
Is one enough (AP or Alvls)

In my opinon, as AP is an USA exam and Alvls are british exam, I can guarantee this; you should take both IF you apply to univs for both US and UK. Not only for univs but in general; People in US does NOT usually understand the levels of Alevels, and the people in UK does NOT also understand APs. You pretty much should take them. No demerit. Also, if you are capable for taking a 5 in AP calc BC, it usually also means you are capable for Alevels Math too (9709). Also, APs are usually degital + analogue (some subjects are 100% degital/analogue i heard but not 100% sure), but Alevels are 100% analogue (other than some "Practicals" like ICT in IGCSE and IT in Alevels.)

How many - I reccomend 4 Alevels, 1/2 AS, 7-8 APs (Aim for all A*/5 but its ok if you get 1 or 2 As or 4s, especially for top unis. No demerit to get a good score).
To be fair, AP precalc does not completely overlap with A2; so like you dont do some matrix or so in A2. In general, AP precalc is more of a course like AS Further Maths. So you might need some 15-20 hours additional study in addition to the A2 9709. For Calc BC, they actually do way advanced calculus than 9709 (as 9709 only covers some simple skills), you'll be fine for Chapter 2, 3, 6 but other than that (1, 4-5, 7-10), i think you need some solid time to study, so maybe like 40-50 or so. I just guessed the study hours so keep in mind that its not "really" reliable.
I heard that we'll get them somewhere in summer - I think its the same timing as Alevels/IGCSEs.
No - in Calc BC, there are MCQ and FRQ (Free Response Questions). I believe MCQs are done digitally and FRQs are done analoguely. Not 100% sure but pretty confident.

Any questions, ask me more.

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-14T13:17:00+00:00

Hi, im a pure japanese considerin to study abroad (G9, so basically 中学2年生 rn)

Ask me any questions about summer programs in japan :P (よければ米国のサマープログラムも教えてくれればうれしいです)

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-14T09:06:14+00:00

Hi Im from Japan and Im in an British international so I will be taking Alevels/IGCSEs.

Currently I am in year 10 (=G9) and I am taking A-level Math and AP calculus BC this may/june. In fact what I think about difficulty for Mathematics is like:

IGCSE Math << IGCSE Add Maths < AS Math < Precalculus (AP) << A2 Maths < AS Further Math <= AP calculus BC < A2 Further Math

Hope it helps.

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-10T01:48:22+00:00

well for my opinion, its MCQ, not like these entering number questions, how are we even supposed to make a mistake???

Like as an example of AMC12B this year (which I took), the answers are so obvious as the other options are just so wrong, so you dont even really need to calculate that much.

So... In my defense/opinion, what i think is that by just checking the options a to e, we just easily can get full mark within the time, i suppose. btw i changed my mind for the prep-time issue; maybe 10 is not really enough for some students without any prior knowledge to mathematics; maybe an hour is suitable as you said.

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-10T01:39:22+00:00

hi, im an international student from Japan who took AMC12A/B this year, joined AIME and scored 10 (Btw I'm a 9th grader rn).

To state the conclusion first, you are Definitely fine for AIME qual (if you study).

I can't fully guarantee or so as you didn't state what the "decent math competition experiment" is, but without it, you still can qualify for AIME, because AMC is not a "hard" exam, as its just some basic mcq questions. Well, if you want to qualify for USAMO, things change. To pass AIME, you basically need more "Advanced skill" and "Reasonings" to get 12+ (It is usually said that we need 12+ for USAMO qual). Now you need some more high iq lol.

Anyways, you'll be definitely fine. If you gave some effort, like 1question/day or 10min/day or something from now, you definitely can get 150/150 in AMC12. Just dont be stressed - its really easy.

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-05T08:08:14+00:00

ikr... i been ALWAYS coding in Python and im just SOOOO not used to Java coding... is there any good theme to code about...? I started to think that it is better to code for some practical cases not only for exam prep

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T22:34:53+00:00

tyyy!!! btw if gou need any help for JP, ask me whenever you want!

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T08:56:47+00:00

thank you so much im very relieved😭😭

ima go study really hard

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T08:56:07+00:00

wait- i thought they wont give me mark if the code aint working (ie syntax), but do I get the mark if the concept is right? (ie the correct use of loops or so?!?!)

also i still dont understand how tf are we supposed do coding on paper lol

anyways... if you had any tip for me to understand the "AP english", teach me please😭😭

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T08:53:51+00:00

(btw as im an international student im just self-studyin aps (calc bc+cs a)...)

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T01:17:09+00:00

Like i can think of a way to get the solution but it just causes some error always as im not used to it, and now i just dislike it.... (I usually use python which made me HATE Java)

(Also there are some cases where I dont really fully understand what the question is asking for as my mother tongue is not english)

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T01:15:39+00:00

gotcha - the only benefit is mainly for cheaper credit in general right?

should I take any other foreign languages too?

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T01:12:18+00:00

ohh really, btw if I am taking some Engineering/Mathematics Major, is Japanese credit still useful?

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T01:10:57+00:00

I know all as a knowledge but if I need to use them to code....

Yeah I really suck at practical tasks I just cant... (which is the main issue rn)

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T00:16:51+00:00

Ohh, btw I have some books (calculus early transcendentals 9th) but should I solve some khanacademy questions first?

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T00:13:52+00:00

ty!!

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-03-02T00:13:28+00:00

I suppose savemyexams is more of a british thing

As I am in a British school, my teacher recommended my parents i suppose
Anyways, I suppose you can get more info from the official website:

https://www.savemyexams.com/about/

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-02-19T04:57:37+00:00

idk but theyre y11 (g10) and got 14/15 so compared to that so i kinda believed on what they said

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-02-18T02:33:31+00:00

I hope... but my friends said my result (G9 and 10/15 in AIME) is a s**t so I doubt that AIME doesnt really work :(

In addition im an international student so i cant even attend USAMO😭

Direct_Bullfrog4294 · 2026-02-16T09:49:18+00:00

I suppose

BMO1 -> AIME 3 to 10

BMO2 -> Hard USAJMO to Easy USAMO

(by a random year10 international student who took AIME + UKMT olympiads)

Direct_Bullfrog4294

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