1 AP class Junior year; 0 AP classes Senior year... Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Well not that it really matters since I already submitted my app EA, but a friend just pointed out that I am currently taking no AP classes although my school offers PLENTY. The thing is, I'm taking classes that are just as difficult and/or interesting.</p>

<p>Examples:</p>

<p>Junior Year Classes: Astrophysics, Research in Physics, Molecular Genetics</p>

<p>Senior Year Classes: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Asian Literature and History, Multivariable Calculus, Modern Physics, Mentorship Senior Research, Intro Psychology</p>

<p>I did take the tests Calc BC - 5/5, Phys B - 4, and APush - 4 as a Junior, the latter two being classes where I didn't take the full AP year (so I could take stuff like astro and research class, which takes up lots of time) and self studied the parts I didn't cover in class.</p>

<p>So the point is, I know for a fact that many kids applying to MIT will have conquered 8+ APs by the end of senior year - with all 5s. For reference, where exactly do I stand? Thanks.</p>

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<p>i'm not sure how much mit is gonna like you not taking aps... it might seem like the easy way out, but if you explained in your essay, and your gc can back that up, it might not be a problem</p>

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<p>how come ur not taking ap classes?</p>

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<p>Ben wrote a great blog entry in October about the AP</a> craze.</p>

<p>I think AP classes are often emphasized because in many high schools they're the only way for smart kids to get an advanced look at the material. But I really don't think the "most challenging courseload available" exclusively means APs -- if there are challenging courses that aren't AP, but you're more excited about them, then it makes way more sense to take those classes than a bunch of APs you don't care about.</p>

<p>EDIT: In short, I think MIT will be glad to see you're taking challenging classes that make you happy, and the fact that they don't have an "AP" designation isn't going to hurt you.</p>

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<p>let me guess, you go to stuyvesant?</p>

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<p>no.. stuy doesn't have courses with the titles astrophysics, modern physics...</p>

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<p>Durran. You know damn well that Research Physics, Astrophysics, Multivariable Calculus, Modern Physics, Mentorship Senior Research, etc, are on par or even above the AP classes here. Besides, our school is recognized, so I'm sure they won't penalize you for it. </p>

<p>Don't worry, you'll get your letter in a few days. Just chill. I think you have a good chance at getting in. You want to get into MIT a lot more than the other kids who applied from here, and I'm sure that counts in your favor.</p>

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<p>aww man im afraid of the rejection!</p>

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<p>dont worry you only need 1 to show you can handle it</p>

<p>aps are hyped by collegeboard so you give them money</p>

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You want to get into MIT a lot more than the other kids who applied from here

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<p>i'm sure that's a fact that you can prove...</p>

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<p>No I can't, but I'm trying to give him moral support. Work with me here!</p>

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<p>Guess we'll all find out soon enough.</p>

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<p>like durran said, we just all gotta wait, there's no point in making someone feel better... if you make them feel like crap, doesn't that make good news even sweeter?</p>

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<p>Wouldn't you need comparable courseload, not just one course?... But those sound like college-level courses, right? So if you explained that...
And I'm sure they've seen other applicants from your school, so...</p>

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like durran said, we just all gotta wait, there's no point in making someone feel better... if you make them feel like crap, doesn't that make good news even sweeter?

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<p>Yeah, but it doesn't mean that the person on the offensive still isn't a jerk...</p>