<p>Hi, I am going to apply to college, and MIT is my first choice. The only thing stopping me is the swim test. I have already gotten in, but may decide to go to Carnegie Mellon to avoid it. I have a few questions to help ease the pain.</p>
<p>-If I opt to take the class, how many semesters is it? Do they use a separate pool? Do they make it easy? Is it just worth it to take the swim test?</p>
<p>As well as any other helpful information. Thank you.</p>
<p>Bump 1 Please answer!</p>
<p>Can’t imagine you would not apply for this reason - if indeed you are really interested in MIT! Swim test is insignificant in the scheme of things - only 100 yards and you get plenty of time to do. Swimming is a life skill which you should learn anyway… If you get in, take the class!</p>
<p>Well, I got in already, but right now Carnegie Mellon is looking better. I know the basics, but how would a class turn out?</p>
<p>Bump again, please answer</p>
<p>The swim test is a small component to the MIT experience. Though most incoming freshman take their swim test during freshman orientation, many choose not to. Speaking from personal experience, I took my swim test during my final semester.</p>
<p>If you opt to take the swim class and are concerned and worried about if it would negatively impact your coursework, consider delaying it until an IAP period (the month long period of activities between semesters when you are not taking classes). This is the period when most students meet their physical education requirements. These “classes” meet 2-3 days a week during the month and are really low stress and focus on the basics.</p>