<p>I know the application process is a holistic review. BUT would it be smart to take Calculus 3/Linear Algebra my senior year.</p>
<p>Here's a bit of my story:
In the 6th and 7th grade I was offered to skip math classes and study ahead, but I never took advantage of those opportunities because I wanted to be with friends. Now that I am a junior, I really want to get ahead. A university very close to my residence offers Calculus 2 over the summer, which I plan on taking.</p>
<p>Does MIT look favorably upon those who take college level calculus classes? Or should I just take Calculus BC like all the other normal kids. I'm confused on what to do. Thanks(and I'm pretty confident I can pull an A in the college level class; I've never gotten a B in math).</p>
<p>The thing is I want to have that edge. I'm your typical 800 Math/800 Math II applicant. Any help would be awesome. Thanks agian.</p>
<p>Well I’m sure the real college calculus class would be good, you’d just have to make sure it can all transfer smoothly and such, since I’m not aware of MIT’s stance on that kind of stuff. Generally though, “being like everyone else” doesn’t get people very far in the schools like MIT.</p>
<p>Yeah, if it’s practical, it would certainly look good to take those kind of classes. However, take the BC exam to show that you have knowledge of the subject by getting a 5.</p>
<p>If you can handle it, definitely go for it. It can only help you, regardless of how it affects your MIT application.</p>
<p>Thanks for the Feedback guys. I think I’m going to go take it… and if I do, should I take the Calc BC AP exam? My friend said it was unnecessary because I would have already received college credit for a college class</p>
<p>Take the AP exam. I think most MIT admits have one beyond HS math. If you’re serious about MIT, also pursue math/science competitions like USAMO and Intel.</p>
<p>I don’t think taking one extra class will impress MIT somehow. Find other ways to do it.</p>
<p>Apply EA to MIT too. In addition to what Waverly said, you should try the United States of America Mathematics Talent Search (USAMTS) [USA</a> Mathematical Talent Search](<a href=“http://www.usamts.org/]USA”>http://www.usamts.org/) which starts in the fall and runs typically through january. Series of rounds where the problems are posted online and you have a month to write the solutions and send them in. Proof based competition.</p>