<p>I don't believe there is an institution that offers Linear algebra that is less than 2-3 hours away. It's pitiful. The math teacher (yes, the 1 math teacher my school currently has) didn't even take linear algebra. I think she had like 3 classes after Cal 3... my World History teacher this year had more math...</p>
<p>Math-wise, I did not nothing out of the ordinary besides doing very well on my SAT I and SAT II - and even that is pretty common for MIT applicants. THe highest level of math I took was a one-year Calc class.</p>
<p>That being said, I nonetheless distinguished myself by pursuing research and taking the hardest ("honors" and AP) classes offered at my school...apart from summer programs, I never took a single "actual" class at a university. As others have mentioned, it was uncommon for students at my HS to pursue classes elsewhere, and I'm sure MIT took that into consideration.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>
<p>Lol, it's amazing that your math teachers even know that there is math beyond calculus, aigiqin f. My calculus teacher had never heard of multivariable calculus or anything, heh... thouhg the dept head had at least majored in math.</p>
<p>Yeah, I seriously think you guys who went beyond Calc AB are very lucky - that was all I had (seriously, my only other science/math was AP Bio). To have the ability to even take multivar is very awesome.</p>
<p>So stop whining =P</p>
<p>You should just self-study. You wouldn’t waste time, money, and frustration with the school district and online courses, like EPGY. (I speak from experience) Granted you would have to “test-out” at MIT or your eventual college, but it's much easier. I took (well, self-studied) calc BC in eighth grade and was still rejected from MIT. As you can see, what math class you take when doesn’t really affect whether you’ll get in or not. If you’re generally interested in math because it’s fun, then ignore the school district. I had the same problem; countless hours of arguing, shredded tests, and other nonsense I’d like to forget. If the school refuses to give you a book (which is illegal) or they “don’t have any,” try a university library. Alternatively, you could threaten them with a lawyer. That is, the "policy" sounds like total bogus; it's probably made up. Best of luck with your math endeavors.</p>
<p>Yeah, not only should you stop whining, you should check your ego at the door.</p>
<p>Some of you are coming off as quite arrogant and snobby. Just a little advice- you might want to work on that before showing up to MIT.</p>
<p>Agreeing with Laura on this one - trust me, if you don't work on it before MIT, you will have a very hard fall when you arrive.</p>
<p>Like that Facebook group says - "Back in high school I was The S<strong><em>, but here at MIT I'm just s</em></strong>."</p>
<p>For those who've run out of math and can't take it at a local college, there are some colleges that offer online courses including University of Illinois at Urbana Chanpagne NetMath</a> - Online Math Course - University of Illiniois and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs UCCS</a> - Department of Mathematics. These are actual college classes, not something like EPGY or CTY classes. </p>
<p>My son is trying to decide if it is better to do this versus the local community college for post BC math next year. I'm curious if anyone has had any experience with either of these programs.</p>
<p>Some people like online classes because it's less restrictive - and others absolutely abhor them. Is your son the type that does a lot on his own? I would suggest having him take one online class and see how he likes it before taking more than one at a time, but it's worth a try =D.</p>
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For those who've run out of math and can't take it at a local college, there are some colleges that offer online courses including University of Illinois at Urbana Chanpagne NetMath - Online Math Course - University of Illiniois and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs UCCS - Department of Mathematics. These are actual college classes, not something like EPGY or CTY classes.</p>
<p>My son is trying to decide if it is better to do this versus the local community college for post BC math next year. I'm curious if anyone has had any experience with either of these programs.
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<p>Thank you-- but I will have had all of those courses before needing to look to EPGY. </p>
<p>Good luck to your son, too many people don't function in an online environment.</p>
<p>Oh, I thought you were looking for a linear algebra class. The nice thing with these courses are that they are actually offered by a university and you get a university transcript</p>
<p>I'm hoping to take Linear Algebra through Harvard Secondary School-- if I can get the money. Which would come with a university transcript. If I can't get the money or am not accepted, the schools you linked to would be very helpful. :)</p>
<p>I have a question- due to some school circumstances, I was unable to get dual enrollment or online program for linear algebra and multivariable this year, but instead I got a textbook and self-studied it with help from my father (he majored in engineering). Is there any certification I could do? How do I mention this to colleges? I don't plan on getting credit for it in college (I want to take it again in a more rigorous and thorough setting), but I'd like to have credit that I didn't just give up on math after I exhausted my school's offerings. Thanks. :)</p>
<p>Both the options I mentioned come with college transcripts, and UIUC is a pretty good school (not so sure about the other one), which is why they seemed much more interesting to me than CTY or EPGY. I think they are more likely to translate to college credit as they are actual university courses.</p>
<p>classof09: Don't settle for not getting college credit for linear algebra and multivariable calculus. Both of these courses have been around for way too long, and they are not rocket science. I've taken Linear Algebra at MIT and studied 18.02/18.022 for the advanced standing exams. MIT isn't doing anything magical with these two courses, because they have already been meticulously dissected over the centuries. (In general MIT isn't doing anything too magical with any of the GIR's, the MIT-esque feeling of your classes really sets in when you take advanced courses in your dept IMO). You would be better off spending your time in college taking more advanced courses.</p>
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I have a question- due to some school circumstances, I was unable to get dual enrollment or online program for linear algebra and multivariable this year, but instead I got a textbook and self-studied it with help from my father (he majored in engineering). Is there any certification I could do? How do I mention this to colleges? I don't plan on getting credit for it in college (I want to take it again in a more rigorous and thorough setting), but I'd like to have credit that I didn't just give up on math after I exhausted my school's offerings. Thanks.
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Can you do credit by examination at most places or at least appropriate placement if no credit? It is more of an individual school thing.</p>
<p>What I meant was like credit for having done work in admissions so that colleges don't think that I just gave up on studying math.. because I didn't. I'm still pretty sure I want a really really solid understanding of the subjects, because I plan on majoring in applied mathematics... Perhaps I'll take both at the same time first semester freshman year? (Btw.. I guess this is for any college I end up going to.)</p>
<p>just mention it somewhere in your app. There is plenty of space for you to explain anything you feel is necessary.</p>
<p>Do I need like proof or official certification or something? For example.. for senior year, I'm also self-studying a math course, but this time I got it approved by the school to have it count as an independent study. But you can't apply an independent study recursively and there's no documentation for my junior year.</p>
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<p>UT Austin also offers online math classes. Above is a link. The costs are $400 to $460 which seems a little less than some of the other classes we've looked into. My D hasn't taken any of these classes since her high school is attached to a private university that offers classes to the high school students.</p>