Freshman Essay Evaluation

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I'm debating whether or not I should take the FEE in June or just wait for the make-up in August (I won't be here in July). I won't be home for 2/3 of the weekend of June 1, and I doubt I'll perform to the best of my ability because it's an extremely busy weekend.</p>

<p>I took the AP English Literature and I'm pretty sure I got a 5, but I wouldn't mind taking the FEE in August if necessary. Is the August exam evaluated based on the same standards as the June and July essays, even though it's hand-written? Would I be missing out on a lot of Orientation? Is it difficult to change HASS-D classes after I arrive on campus if I happen to not fulfill the requirements?</p>

<p>From what I understand, I'm not allowed to take both the June and the August tests. So is it worth taking the one in June?</p>

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<p>Well, the safe choice is obviously just to take the FEE in June. </p>

<p>But what I would do, personally, is wait for the AP results. If you get a 5, then you're all set and don't even have to think about the FEE.</p>

<p>Ultimately, you can enter the HASS-D lottery whether or not you've taken the FEE. It's just that if you eventually fail the FEE, you'll have to take a particular writing class. It's not particularly difficult to get into a HASS-D in general if you don't enter the HASS-D lottery (my fiance never entered the lottery in four years at MIT), but it's always nice to have a reserved spot and not to have to worry about the class being full on the first day.</p>