<p>Hi, I'm planning on taking some college level math courses (Multivar calculus/linear algebra) either online or at community college in my senior year. Not really doing it for college credit, just for knowledge and getting ready for college math.</p>
<p>Do you guys think this would help my chances in admissions (applying as engineering student)? </p>
<p>Or is this basically just fluff to the schools?</p>
<p>It’s not fluff, it shows commitment to expanding your learning because those classes aren’t offered at your school. It should help your chances, but don’t expect it to be a hook at top schools where other applicants have done the same. Make sure your regular school work isn’t affected.</p>
<p>As long as you do well in the class, it helps.</p>
<p>Also do you guys think this is reputable as a online place to take the math courses?
[MIT</a> OpenCourseWare | Mathematics | 18.02 Multivariable Calculus, Fall 2007 | Home](<a href=“http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/18-02-multivariable-calculus-fall-2007/index.htm]MIT”>Multivariable Calculus | Mathematics | MIT OpenCourseWare)</p>
<p>One reason why I question it (although it is from MIT) is because its not some paid service and it does not have a timed/set course. Basically it is all on your own.</p>
<p>Does the prestige of the college matter?</p>
<p>Well I am wondering if some university’s count some online course places reputable and some not.</p>
<p>MIT OCW is for personal education, and I think it would be better if you took an official online or uni class. Most colleges wouldn’t count learning through OCW as an official class because you wouldn’t receive a grade, etc. Maybe Stanford’s EPGY would better fulfill your requirements as it’s an official online class and offers a lot of upper-level math. [EPGY</a> Mathematics Department](<a href=“http://epgy.stanford.edu/courses/math/]EPGY”>http://epgy.stanford.edu/courses/math/)</p>
<p>I agree, MIT OCW, not being an official class, will not be looked at with as much regard as EPGY or a community college class. </p>
<p>However, if you are lacking the financial or other resources, MIT OCW will still benefit you- it shows interest in your education and showed that you pursued addition academic opportunities.</p>
<p>Yeah, it seems like these online courses cost a lot.
I think i’ll stick with MIT OCW and hopefully college admissions will still take that in consideration :/</p>