If your kids are excited about Java programming, go to Ascende Learning. Ascende is the best place in this area for these classes. The instructor is very knowledgeable, and has great teaching skills: clear and easy to understand. Not only this, she demonstrates great care for her students and will go the extra mile to help her students succeed. For example: this year AP tests have changed format and time because of coronavirus. Ms. Wen proactively added extra classes for all her students, without charge, and has even helped students after the class’ scheduled end date. I feel that she puts students’ needs in first priority and cares very much about their success. My child has been to three different places to learn Java since 6th grade, but this is the best one and I wish I knew Ascende earlier. (By parent of AP CS A & Review student Dana Steinke)
★★★★★
I really liked the classes, especially the ones that were in person. I think that the amount of time you give us for working on problems is a good amount of time, so that we can get started with finding a solution and we can work on it later, but we still have a good sense of the problem. I think it would be nice to give optional practice problems (other than homework). Overall, I think that the classes were very helpful and enjoyable. (By Accelerated USACO Silver class student Austin W.)
★★★★★
I like the learning of the topics and the in-depth look into the exercises and features that each topic can do. I also like how there is a solution to every question with an explanation so students can either follow it if stuck or do it their own way in a similar fashion. (Silver class, anonymous)
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My son just started the USACO bronze level online course last Fall with limited knowledge in Java. After three months of learning, he has got the full score in USACO Bronze level test. It was felt Ms.Wen’s class is very efficient and well organized, Students can achieve good results with limited amount of time. Ms. Wen is there to help personally if student encounters problems. This is also one of the advantages of Ms Wen’s course over other online course. We highly recommend Ms Wen’s Usaco courses. (By parent of USACO Bronze, Silver, Gold online student Kevin Wang)
★★★★★
This class is very helpful. The teacher is well-versed in the subject and is very patient with her students. She is very good at explaining concepts and has cleared up many confusions that I had. I highly recommend. (APCS student Anna Sun)
★★★★★
Very interactive, engaging, fun, learn concepts while coding! (APCS student Michael Yuan)
★★★★★
I like how every lesson is extremely efficient, and that we receive a lot of practice in class. The way we are led through the question is also extremely helpful and thorough. (USACO Bronze and Silver student, anonymous)
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Teacher is knowledgeable. Slides are clear and short. You explain the concepts well. (Silver student, anonymous)
★★★★★
Class is interesting and helpful at the same time. I had fun. (Java, APCS and USACO Bronze and Silver student Kevin Liu)
★★★★★
The program offers a comfortable environment. The teacher is very patient and considerate of the students’ paces of learning. (Java and APCS student Sarah Li)
★★★★★
Great AP CS program, enforcing effective and key information in a casual and comfortable environment. (Java and APCS student Denver Yu)
★★★★★
The slides are posted after each class for review (Silver class, anonymous)
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I enjoyed learning the new various data structures. (Silver student, anonymous)
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The teacher is very helpful, really encouraging, especially for younger students. (Java and Bronze student Evan Liu)
★★★★★
great ap cs program! (APCS student Amory Gao)
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I learned a lot through the AP CS course here. The teacher explains things clearly and concisely (APCS student Sandy Ding)
★★★★★
good teaching and good subject areas (Bronze and Silver student Derrick Wang)