About the Course
Fast-Paced High School Chemistry
- Grades 7-11
- Advanced CTY-Level
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Residential
- Science and Engineering
This course covers material normally included in a year-long introductory course in high school chemistry, which is usually a prerequisite for AP® or IB Chemistry. It explores physical and chemical properties, the periodic table, the atom and atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, solutions, thermodynamics, acids and bases, kinetics, equilibrium, and some organic chemistry. After learning these concepts, you and your classmates will work in the lab to determine the percent composition of a compound; compare theoretical and percent yield in a chemical reaction; measure the molar mass of a gaseous compound; explore factors that affect the rate of a reaction; and conduct acid-base titrations. Lab time constitutes at least 20 hours of the course. This course is intended for students who have completed grade 8 or above. If you’ve just completed grade 7, you should take CTY’s Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences before taking this course. If you haven’t yet completed Algebra 1, consider reviewing systems of equations, solving and graphing linear equations, functions, exponents, quadratic expressions and equations, and interval notations before the course begins.
Typical Class Size: 18-20
Summer Dates & Locations
Registration deadline:
Session One
Bristol, Rhode Island
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Residential cost: $6,599
Commuter cost: $5,799
Additional fees: $145
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Los Angeles, California
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Residential cost: $6,819
Commuter cost: $5,999
Additional fees: $145
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Testing and Prerequisites
| Math | Verbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Level | Advanced CTY-Level | Not required |
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Students must achieve qualifying scores on an advanced assessment to be eligible for CTY programs. If you don’t have qualifying scores, you have several different testing options. We’ll help you find the right option for your situation.
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Course Prerequisites
Fast-Paced High School Chemistry requires: 1 prerequisite Algebra 1
Cost and Financial Aid
Tuition
- Varies
Application fee
- Nonrefundable Application Fee - $50 (Waived for financial aid applicants)
- Nonrefundable International Fee - $250 (outside US only)
Financial Aid
We have concluded our financial aid application review process for 2024 On-Campus Programs. We encourage those who may need assistance in the future to apply for aid as early as possible.
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Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Course Extras (Lab fee info, etc): Lab fee: $145
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
- Prentice Hall Chemistry, Anthony Wilbraham, Dennis Staley
About Science and Engineering at CTY
Explore space and our planet
In our Introduction to Astronomy course, we’ll visit a nearby observatory or planetarium, see what the cosmos looks like through various spectra, and immerse ourselves in the science and technology that bring the universe closer to home. In Marine Ecology, we’ll visit local wetlands and tidepools, observe flora and fauna, collect water samples and analyze them for clues about their health and humans’ impact. And in The Global Environment, we will explore the human impact on our environment and generate proposals for addressing climate change.
Bond over chemistry
Our chemistry courses help you see the world differently, starting at the atomic level. The Edible World gives budding chefs and science lovers a glimpse into the chemical reactions that happen when we make food, and the chemical makeup of meals and treats we eat every day. In our Crystals and Polymers course, we’ll synthesize slime, grow rock candy, and isolate strawberry DNA to learn about the molecular structure of naturally occurring gems and human-produced plastics. In Chemistry in Society, we'll consider how the chemicals in products can both enhance and degrade the world around us; produce biodiesel in a lab to understand alternative fuels; and prepare aspirin to learn about the healing and toxic properties of pharmaceuticals.
Meet our instructors and staff
My favorite thing about teaching at CTY is watching the students' curiosity and excitement lead their learning. It's exciting as an instructor to witness their confidence increase and watch as their 'aha' moments manifest into increased knowledge and mastery of the content.
Laya Theberge
Robotics Instructor
Being in a fast-paced environment where I can be my dorky self and teach and learn from the students I work with, are a couple of reasons why I am drawn to CTY and keep coming back.
Angel Huerta
Resident Assistant
The students are so bright, interesting, and often willing to try some of the most silly and unique activities that the RAs create.
Rebecca Somer
Resident Assistant
