Which is better: UMTYMP or PSEO Math?

AryanJ20190
Thu, 14 Dec 2017 02:43:43 +0000

I am currently a sophomore, in a high school in Minnesota, enrolled in AP Calculus BC, due to my advanced self-study during the summer vacations. However, I learned that there is a program by the UMN for students gifted with math: the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Math Program, or UMTYMP. It is a fairly well-recognized and reputed program that awards college credit up to Multivariable Calculus to high school students, who are generally sophomores or juniors. Since, I relocated from NJ this year, the UMTYMP program manager is willing to let me enroll in calc 2 next year.

But, I also learned about another program: PSEO, which is also offered by the UMN. I am confused as to which option I should go for. Both options would include me studying Linear Algebra/Diff Eqn and Multivariable in my junior and senior year. I am kinda skeptical about this, because the professors for PSEO may not be that good, and it may turn out that my multivariable prof is an undergraduate TA, with no teaching experience.

Can someone help me make a decision about my future math course, since I talked to counsellors and scheduling starts in January. I talked to my BC teacher about this, but he does not know it either, since he believes both are very good and it is difficult to choose. I am passionate about math, and want to make my decision carefully.