<p>if you're interested in playing in college, why not? certainly won't hurt</p>
<p>i disagree with don't report calc-the class is on your transcript, so they will know either that you didn't take it which is really bad, and that if you did, you got lower than a 5. might as well not leave them guessing.</p>
<p>^^Well, I sort of agree with you. Everyone takes the Calc AP after the class. However, it is common that some people would take the AP test even if they took the class. Some people limit the number of AP tests they take per year. He's taken a bunch of other AP tests. They may assume that he just decided to limit the number of AP tests he took. </p>
<p>However, calc is generally the most common one to take right after your class so that is the only reason why it might look wierd.</p>
<p>I still think he's better off not listing the "4" for calc.</p>
<p>As an aside, the OP keeps mentioning that the fact MIT has a strong progarm in cross-country should help him get in. I don't think the strength of MIT's program in the sport you play has anything to do with how much of a boost it will be. MIT does not actively try to promote the strength of any athletic program over another.</p>
<p>If nothing else, the sports should give you a little boost. Anything that make you stand out is a good thing, and most of the coaches are excited about every potential new player.
to the OP:
Your test scores are slightly better than mine were (well, we tied on our calc APs), and I was not-quite-recruit material for the crew team. I applied EA to MIT and EA at my safety school. (wound up getting into MIT off the wait list), so I'd bet you've got a shot.</p>
<p>You should apply to MIT, theres nothing to lose, and everything to gain ;). the thing I'd think about is: if you apply somewhere ED, you're committing to that school. Make sure it's your first choice.</p>
<p>You should ask the coach. The coach will have a much better idea than the speculation here about the influence of athletics on admissions. The MIT admissions blogs also answer a lot of these questions, and will probably give you a straight, general, answer about how much sports matters.</p>
<p>At Columbia, assuming you are being recruited there, the coach should be able to give you a very straight answer about your prospects. If you would rather go to MIT, then it is a bad idea to apply ED to Columbia.</p>
<p>Re: AP's, here is what Ben Jones, an admissions rep at MIT had to say on CC</p>
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Based on the thousands of apps I saw last year both in selection committee and as a reader, I can tell you that the average # of AP's for admitted kids was 5 or 6 (that's total for all 4 years of HS - i.e. 1-2 per year if evenly distributed). Many admits (most likely the majority) had no college classes. The most common AP's taken were in math and science (no surprise, it's MIT). The overwhelming majority got 4's and 5's on all tests.
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<p>So a couple of 4's, alone, would not appear to be a problem. I recommend you read his entire post. It is a concise and eloquent discussion of how MIT views the admissions decisions.</p>
<p>One final thing to consider. How important is running to you? If you go to MIT, you may find that you do not have time to participate. I know a number of kids who went to MIT, Harvey Mudd, etc and gave up their sports because there were just not enough hours in the day.</p>
<p>More athletically focussed D3 places like Williams and Amherst might both be very interested, and make it possible for you to run.</p>
<p>Thanks afan. The APs shouldnt be a problem because I'm taking 7 AP's senior year, making a total of 11 for HS. I will read the post when I get back.</p>
<p>I love running and will definitely continue in college if I have the time. However, academics will always be my first priority, and if surviving freshman year means sacrificing a position on teh team, then so be it. I can always run a few times a week on my own or pick it up later.</p>
<p>I am still pondering the ED columbia question. I would rather go to schools like MIT or Stanford, but I think I'm scared of taking the risk. I don't know if i'm underestimating myself. I just find Columbia's ED acceptance rate very comforting lol. MAybe i should just go for my dream school.</p>
<p>What type of distance for shot put (12 pounds) would put you into a position to be recruited by MIT or comparable schools? 40ft?</p>
<p>i think the track coach would be the best person to ask for this. send him an email</p>
<p>^^^so did you get into Columbia ED/MIT EA?</p>
<p>i decided not to apply Columbia ED for financial reasons, as well as wanting to have more of a choice during RD. I was deferred at MIT, accepted Chicago and Michigan.</p>