<p>okay....do AP classes boost your chances getting into MIT vs not taking AP classes?????</p>
<p>If you have AP classes available to you and you choose an easier path, that will seriously hurt your chances of admission. But if you don’t have APs available, it’s not relevant.</p>
<p>To be admitted, you must take the hardest classes available.</p>
<p>my school doesnt offer ap classes…but im gonna take em any way…externally…</p>
<p>Self-studying? That’s fine. It shows initiative. Classes at local colleges also look good, if you’re interested in that.</p>
<p>yes…thank you…:)</p>
<p>applying during early action means u have a better chance getting in then when u apply during regular action … right???</p>
<p>Try not to think of it in terms of chance, because it’s not a random selection process.
There is a higher acceptance rate for early action, but that’s associative, not necessarily causal. For all we know the EA pool could be a stronger applicant pool.</p>
<p>oh…ok…</p>
<p>but majority of the people are accepted during early action right,???</p>
<p>No, the majority of the class isn’t accepted during EA. Last year, 680 students were accepted EA, and 940 were accepted during RD.</p>
<p>oh…so…what all ap exams are u supposed to give for MIT…bc calculus…physics c(both parts) …and chemistry wil do???</p>
<p>That is a good set. Those actually help towards getting into higher level required classes. English AP’s also help.</p>
<p>btw: You are not “supposed to give”. You give the best you can, whatever they are. If your school overs 25 AP classes, then you would be expected to give more but there is no formula for which are “supposed to give”. If your school only offers AP Calc AB, then that would be a “supposed to give” since there are no other to give.</p>
<p>Now, if you are applying to MIT, having all history/English/foreign language AP’s without any math/science AP’s will put you at a real disadvantage (assuming your school offers math/science AP’s). Not because you did not meet a hidden formula, but because it demonstrates that your talents are in fields where MIT is not strong.</p>
<p>If you’re picking APs based on what will get you into MIT, you’re not likely going to be what MIT is looking for. You should pick what you want to do, study those passionately, and do well on them. If you aren’t truly interested and talented in AP Physics, Calc, and Chem, then MIT will overwhelm you.</p>
<p>what all Ap classes did u guys take???</p>
<p>This year (I’m a sophomore), I’m taking AP Chemistry and AP Calculus AB. Next year as a junior I’ll be taking Calc II/III, AP Physics B, and AP Computer Science. Senior year I’ll be taking AP Physics C, AP Statistics, AP Econ/Gov, and either AP Biology or Advanced Topics. I’m not doing AP English or AP History classes because they are too time consuming.</p>
<p>Myself: Calc BC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C (both Mechanics and E&M), US History, English Language, and English Lit.</p>
<p>If you are shooting for MIT, then the AP’s you should go for are (assuming they are offered in your school):</p>
<p>Calc BC, Chemistry, Physics C (both parts)</p>
<p>Then, as many of the others as your school offers.</p>
<p>Also, if your high school doesn’t offer many APs, find out if they have any online class options. I am currently taking Physics C online via Virtual High School, which is paid for by the school – and I have a shortened school day because of it. I think many high schools have similar programs. If not, there are a variety of self-study resources available online and in AP Prep books.</p>
<p>oh…thanx…my high scool dorsnt offer anything…im taking online through college board…</p>
<p>All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. Develop a passion, and if you have extra time, take the basics I mentioned plus English lit or lang. The classes you take, that are available at your school, will qualify you for MIT. Your passion will then get you a seat. AP’s alone won’t get you in.</p>
<p>FYI: Since you are self study, I would highly recommend retaking calc, physics, and chem as a freshman. Those core classes you can’t compromise your understanding of them. They are fundamental, and you need to know them at the level that MIT expects.</p>
<p>FYI2: The AP’s will not be part of your transcript. They will be self-report. As such, they probably do not carry as much weight as taking them through your school or community college.</p>