AP Research

AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000–5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

  Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 8-10 hours per week.

 PREREQUISITES: Students must have successfully completed the CTM AP Seminar course and be recommended by the AP Seminar teacher.

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CTM University Counseling Program - Exploring Destinations and Preparing for University Applications

Are you considering going abroad for your university studies?

Applying for and being accepted to an international university is a competitive and complex process that requires personalized guidance and expertise. The best time to start the process is one to two years before high school graduation, ideally during septima / pre-graduation year.

The CTM University Counseling Program will open your eyes to the world of universities, explain each country’s admissions process, guide you in selecting the right university and mentor you to produce a successful application. An experienced American certified university counselor with a high success rate of helping students gain access to the world’s leading universities will coach you every step of the way. Under your counselor’s guidance, you will learn how to select the best-fit universities to achieve your academic pursuits and prepare an outstanding application.

Students will learn how to select English speaking programs at universities using a framework that considers academic, financial, social, and emotional fit. The program will focus on The Netherlands, Ireland, Scandinavia, Austria, Germany, UK and USA. 

 6 group sessions, 3 individual sessions on Zoom

December 2024 – May 2025

Group sessions online:  January 8, January 22, February 5, February 19, March 5, March 19, 2025

 One-on-one sessions online: you will book individually

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Psychology - Basics

Humans are fascinating. Why do we think and behave the way we do? What makes us similar in some ways and different in others? And, above all, how do these factors affect how we interact with the world around us?

In Psychology Basics, we will explore all of these questions and much more. Throughout the course, you will get to know some of the brilliant psychologists and their contributions to the field – like S. Freud, A. Bandura, E. Loftus, and I. P. Pavlov. It has been said that “psychology has a long past, but only a short history,” so we will trace the ideas that have shaped psychology as a discipline from the early beginnings to the current state of things. You will discover how humans develop from a psychological perspective across the lifespan, how language and memory work, and, at the end of the year, you will also obtain foundational knowledge of psychological disorders. You may expect a wide range of activities, real-life scenarios and tips for your everyday life: for example, how to recognise cognitive obstacles, cope with stress or learn new information effectively.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 3 - 4 hours per week.

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