AP Comparative Government and Politics: Global Leaders

*TAKE THIS COURSE AND GET COLLEGE CREDIT!

*note- college credit is a university-specific decision. Schools choose if they will accept your score

*ONLY OPENS FOR ENROLLMENT ONCE A YEAR

Prepare to be amazed as you watch your differently-wired kiddo make real friends, explore this unique content, grow under the guidance of this expert mentor, and be seen in all their glory!

Why Take This Course?

*TAKE THIS COURSE AND GET COLLEGE CREDIT!

*ONLY OPENS FOR ENROLLMENT ONCE A YEAR

Do you have a kiddo who is fascinated by global politics and different government systems? Does your child know tons of random factoids about various governments/countries from around the world? Does your student look at the world and see opportunities for improvement? If you said YES to any of the above questions, this is the perfect class is for them! 

AP Comparative Government and Politics is an introductory college-level course in comparative government and politics. The course uses a comparative approach to examine the political structures; policies; and political, economic, and social challenges of six selected countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Students cultivate their understanding of each country as they analyze data and text-based sources. 

Students explore topics such as power and authority, legitimacy and stability, democratization, internal and external forces, and methods of political analysis.​​​​​​ Your student's research and writing skills will be enhanced as the class focuses on four main types of writing:  conceptual analysis, comparative analysis, argumentative evidenced based thesis writing, and quantitative analysis. Students will have the option to take the AP Comparative Government Exam in May. 

  • Do you have a kiddo who is fascinated by global politics and different government systems? Does your child know tons of random factoids about various governments/countries from around the world? Does your student look at the world and see opportunities for improvement? If you said YES to any of the above questions, this is the perfect class is for them! 

    AP Comparative Government and Politics is an introductory college-level course in comparative government and politics. The course uses a comparative approach to examine the political structures; policies; and political, economic, and social challenges of six selected countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Students cultivate their understanding of each country as they analyze data and text-based sources. 

    Students explore topics such as power and authority, legitimacy and stability, democratization, internal and external forces, and methods of political analysis.​​​​​​ Your student's research and writing skills will be enhanced as the class focuses on four main types of writing:  conceptual analysis, comparative analysis, argumentative evidenced based thesis writing and quantitative analysis. Students will have the option to take the AP Comparative Government Exam in May. 

    Students will:

    • Explore Diverse Political Systems: Analyze the political frameworks and governance structures of various countries.

    • Engage in Civil Discourse: Participate in debates and discussions, gaining a balanced understanding of different political arguments.

    • Develop Critical Thinking Skills: Enhance their research, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Enhance Public Speaking and Confidence: Build confidence through speeches and debates, learning the power of effective communication.

    • Show Off To Colleges: BONUS- This course enables our bright students who often have messy transcripts to show colleges just how bright they really are!

    But wait, there’s more!!!! One of the best parts of this class isn’t even the content at all… Students learn college-level writing, primary document analsysis, studying techniques, evidence-based note-taking systems, test taking strategies, and more!

    Led by a knowledgeable and supportive educator who is a formal internationoal lawyer, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of global politics. Students will develop the skills necessary to become informed and engaged global citizens, prepared to influence and improve the world.

    By enrolling in AP Comparative Government and Politics, students will not only gain a comprehensive understanding of different political systems but also develop the skills necessary to become informed and engaged global citizens. 

    Prepare to be amazed as your child masters the complexities of comparative politics and grows into a future global leader.

  • BONUS- This class is great because it can help your bright student who might have a messy transcript show colleges just how bright they really are!

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    Join us and watch your child thrive in an environment tailored to foster their unique talents and intellectual curiosity. The future historian, policy maker, or president may very well be in this class! Prepare to be amazed as your child masters the complexities of U.S. history and grows into a future leader.

    ✨ BONUS: This class is great because it can help your bright student who might have a messy transcript show colleges just how bright they really are!

 

Ages: 13-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Level: All

Price Per Session: Year-long course; $85 per session. Price Includes 2 proctored practice exams.

Our Promise To You

Satisfaction Guarantee:

Your child must attend the class in question to qualify.

If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your courses, here are your options:

  • Refund requests must be received up to 24 hours after the first course begins to do one of the following options:

    • transfer to another course of the same price

    • get a 100% refund credit toward a future class

    • get a 75% money-back to the original payment method

  • The deposit made at the time of enrollment is non-refundable. 

    Cancellation options are:

    Payment plan: Cancellation requests received up to 24 hours after the first course begins will stop any future payments.

    Any cancellation requests beyond that require a 30-day notice to stop the membership/billing.

    Paid in full:

    Cancellation requests require a 30-day notice.

    The remaining balance at the end of the 30-day cancellation period can be used to transfer to another class or be converted to credit toward a future class.

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Meet Your Mentor

Jennifer Hughes

Professor Jennifer Hughes is a retired criminal, international and family court attorney with over 23 years in legal practice. She has taught both in person and online middle and high school for over fifteen years and was the History Department Chair at a non-traditional charter school. She also was an Associate Criminal Justice Professor and has over thirty years of experience competing in Speech and Debate events, including Congress, Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum, Moot Court and Model UN.

Jennifer created her High School Debate program and coaches Debate students for both the NSDA and TOC circuits. Her students have won competitions such as Harvard, obtained national bids and won State championships. Since 2009, she has taught Advanced Placement Courses such as APUSH and Comparative Government. Professor Hughes, as a parent of both neurotypical and neurodiverse kids, fosters classes that are inclusive and tailored to each individual learner.

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Questions Asked By Fellow Parents

  • 4 KEY things:

    1- A focus on the positive! We don’t focus on what students aren’t doing, we support what they are and we know the rest will come. We develop strengths, interests, and relationships. We build students up so they can build a better world! And do it with the new friends they make in our program!

    2- Like-minded neurodivergent peers. Our asynchronous students need one another and YSA is a safe haven for these kiddos to connect around their asynchronies, quirks, and interests. We’re a place where they can be their authentic selves and make friends while doing so!

    3- Passionate, masterful neurodivergent mentors who have walked the walk and can authentically validate and support your child with personal experience and care AND expertise as we all have advanced masters + degrees

    4-Content your students care about taught in a way they love! We offer the courses they need to be taking, not the ones they’re required to take.

    Come by and see for yourself!

  • Please don’t confuse reactive “distance learning” and virtual enrichment programming. After all, a student who is completely fried from a boring zoom class is often quick to pick up a tablet or phone, right?

    Our courses are not at all the same animal =)

  • THIS IS A SATISFACTION GUARANTEE, so your child must attend the class in question to qualify.

    If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your courses, here are your options:

    1- 8-Week Courses Refund requests must be received up to 24 hours after the first course begins to do one of the following options: 

    Payment plan or Paid in full- 3 options: transfer to another course of the same price, get a 100% refund credit toward a future class, or get a 75% money-back to the original payment method. 

    2-  16+ Week CoursesThe deposit made at the time of enrollment is non-refundable. Cancellation options are:

    Payment plan- Cancellation requests received up to 24 hours after the first course begins will stop any future payments. Any cancellation requests beyond that require a 30-day notice to stop the membership/billing.

    Paid in full- Cancellation requests require a 30-day notice. The remaining balance at the end of the 30-day cancellation period can be used to transfer to another class or be converted to credit toward a future class.

    Please read the description of each course before enrolling.

  • We do! We have 3 kinds:

    1- Word of mouth: 25% off- we know that the best way to reach new families is word of mouth. When you help another family enroll in a YSA class and they name you at checkout, you will get 25% off the cost of the course you’re currently enrolled in once they stay past the refund period. Note— this applies to all regular courses, BUT only applies to the first month of membership courses.

    2- Multi-sibling: 10% off- We believe in supporting whole families and we are willing to put our money where our mouth is! When you sign-up 2 or more kiddos you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

    3-Multi-course: 10% off- To fully serve your family, we hope to provide your child with all the courses they dream of taking! To make this more affordable, when you enroll in 3 or more classes, you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

  • Of course!

    As we like to say, if you’re on our site, you’re in the right place.

    Our programming is for students who are not being supported or challenged enough in school.

    If you have an asynchronous kiddo who you know has strengths and struggles, our courses are for your child.

  • 2e students experience such asynchronous development that it proves difficult to have hard age limits.

    We often evaluate students on a case by case basis =)

    Please email us and we’ll discuss: sam@youngscholarsacademy.org

  • All of our programs are 100% virtual. This allows us to bring together the twice-exceptional/neurodivergent students of the world, connect them, and nurture them!

    Your child may very well enter a 6-person class with 5 other students from 5 different states/countries!

    Cool, right?