<p>Hello! I am currently a Freshman (going to be a Sophomore by Fall though) in high school right now. I am hoping to apply to MIT when the time comes. I am trying to do everything I can to make myself look great on my application. I have a question I would like to ask. I am currently in all Pre-AP classes at my school (World History, English I, Geometry, and Biology). The next step in my math classes would be Pre-AP Algebra II. I have found out though, I can do BYU Independent Study over the summer to take Algebra II and be in Pre-AP Pre-Calculus by Sophomore year. However, I don't think it would count as a Pre-AP class as I looked on the site and there was no mention of the word Pre-AP or Honors. I am wondering if a non-Pre-AP math class on my transcript will eliminate my chances of getting into MIT?</p>
<p>Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place. I created this account as to inquire about MIT and thought this would be a good place to post it. If this is the wrong place I do apologize.</p>
<p>Secondly, I need confirmation on what BYU stands for. I assume it’s Brigham Young University from a quick Google search, but I need to know for sure.</p>
<p>Thirdly, do what you want to do. The admissions office looks for one thing on an application, and one thing only: you. They are looking for students that “match” the character of the MIT community, and so do the things that you enjoy doing. If that doesn’t get you into MIT, then that means that you won’t have to endure those things that you didn’t want to do for four years.</p>
<p>Lastly, I do suggest you look that the blogs and web pages on MIT’s admissions website at [MIT</a> Admissions](<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/]MIT”>http://www.mitadmissions.org/) It will really help you learn about MIT and whether you really want to go there or not (plus, you will learn a lot more about the admissions process).</p>
<p>@Omegalisk- Thanks for the information. Yes, BYU does stand for Brigham Young University. </p>
<p>@touhou- Pre-AP stands for Pre-Advanced Placement at my school (basically the more advanced level of classes). I believe it is the equivalent of Honors at most High Schools.</p>
<p>If it is at a university, then it should be like touhou said, that is will be as good or better than Pre-AP. Make sure you are ready to get a good grade in there, though, as the admissions officers will look to it as a potential indication of how you will do in college, more so than a simple Pre-AP/Honors class.</p>
<p>Well its an online class, so no its not really at a university. What I’m worried about is whether I will prepared for Pre-AP Pre-Calculus since I don’t think its an advanced course and may not go as in depth. Also worried about it showing up as a non-advanced math class on my transcript. </p>
<p>If anyone knows of any summer online classes I could use that offer an advanced algebra II I’d be welcome to the suggestion.</p>
<p>Want to go to MIT, then figure out what you like and get involved! </p>
<p>Most (if not all) have the classes and the grades as well as the test scores. If you don’t, you don’t apply!!! </p>
<p>So, what sets you apart is everything else. For example, show your leadership skills by becoming an Eagle Scout. I was (and still am) a big fan of the space program. I would read every book about it I could find, did a science fair project involving it, took classes at the local college about it. (I recently retired from a big aerospace company and now am consulting in my field)</p>
<p>Being a leader in your chosen area will also give you great references. </p>
<p>And if you don’t make it into MIT then you’ll get into another great school. Always have a “Plan B”</p>