Importance of AP tests in MIT Admission?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Hey everyone!</p>

<p>How important are the AP tests in MIT's admission process?</p>

<p>My school does not offer any AP courses (again, I do not live in the USA) but I'm kind of worried that the lack of AP's might hurt me during the process. I can sign up for three tests and do well on them, but I'll have to pay around US$ 450 (international administration + late fees) as was demonstrated by the participating school's counselor. Will there be any sort of bias against those not submitting AP scores?</p>

<p>If you happen to be in a similar stance, what would you do? Thoughts?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>PS. I recently got into RSI as an international participant.</p>

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<p><em>is amused that you'd like to go from Purgatory to Hell</em>
MIT has lots of international applicants, and lots of applicants from schools that have limited or nonexistant AP classes offered. they, like most colleges, want to see that you've taken advantage of the opportunities you've got, and are impressed when you create your own, but aren't going to penalize you for not bending over backwards to get some specific one. if you're qualified (and i suspect you are, having been admitted to RSI from overseas) they'll be able to tell, without a few 5s on your app. being poor, i wouldn't waste my money, but then, i'm not particularly a fan of standardized testing, anyway.</p>

<p>oh, and congrats on RSI :)</p>

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<p>Hey Goddess, a fellow rickoid suggested not taking the tests as well. Should I be accepted, I can always do the Advanced Placement tests conducted at MIT for credit purposes.</p>

<p>Cheers! I guess I'll just leave it then.</p>

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Thanks. :D</p>

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<p>how do you quote i forgot how?</p>

<p>I would take the AP test (for classes which you may get credit for ie not chem) not the class if you can somewhat easily arrange it because it is the easiest way to get credit for the course but if you cant arrange it dont worry just wait till orientation</p>

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<p>2bad4u,</p>

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<p>So you actually recommend taking the ones I can get credit for now? I really have no clue. I'll have to call the counselor at the other school and ask him to order a make-up version of the test. </p>

<p>Oh and I can always take the tests next year and place out the easy ones with it. But most importantly, will the lack of the AP scores in my application affect me during the process?</p>

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<p>not as an admissions thing but if you are admitted to get credit to pass out</p>

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<p>on second thought if 450 is a lot of money you could just wait till orientation I think some of the orientation test might be a bit harder but the price is right</p>

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<p>Sounds good - I'll wait till orientation and do the placement exams. Thanks, 2bad4u.</p>

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<p>YOU GOT INTO RSI!!! Just take the basic AP's like BC Calc, and Physics C, which you might not have to study for. If you got into RSI, I am pretty sure you are going to get into MIT. Congrats!</p>

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<p>I don't mean to hijack the thread, but what are your current stats?</p>

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<p>Wow great job on getting into the RSI program.</p>

<p>I was interested myself in applying for the RSI program so i was wondering if i could get any advice on what i should do to get in??</p>

<p>Thanks for all your help and best of luck in the future</p>

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<p>Right, so I'm not by all means confirming the following, but I do think it [partially] has something to do with RSI Admissions (written by sran, a Rickoid'05):</p>

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<p>And yes, quotas are enforced too. You better have an excellent profile/application if you're applying from an over-represented state, ie. california.</p>

<p>I ought to mention, however, that I couldn't go to RSI because of visa/travel issues.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>