<p>Generally (this can be a poll-like thread), how many AP science tests do MIT acceptees take? I'm a junior this year and I took AP Calc. BC (5) last year. This year, I'm only taking AP Chemistry. Is that enough for a hardcore math and science school like MIT??
Thanks in advance...it's actually kind of urgent; I have to sign up for AP exams this week :)</p>
<p>Well, I got a 5 on Stat and a 4 on Chemistry. This year I'm taking Calc BC and Physics B. (I was deferred early action and later accepted). I don't think it's that important; you're unlikely to be accepted solely on the basis of your test scores.</p>
<p>Oops, haha, I forgot I'm taking Stat as well!</p>
<p>I know test scores won't make my application, but my science scores kind of suck as of now: 800 IIC (well, I guess that's okay) but 730 Physics SAT II...</p>
<p>First, required reading for thinking about this question: Ben's</a> entry on the AP craze</p>
<p>Personally, I had zero science APs, count 'em, zero. I took calc through a local community college, but no science APs.</p>
<p>Calculus BC/AB Subscore--5/5
Latin: Vergil--5
European History--5
Art History--5
Physics C--5
Latin Literature--5
U.S. History--5
Chemistry--5 </p>
<p>Planned AP Tests:
English Literature
Statistics
Psychology
Biology
U.S. Government and Politics </p>
<p>Accepted SCEA to Stanford, regular decision to MIT and Caltech. Like everyone has been saying, scores (especially AP tests) won't get you accepted. There's more to the application.</p>
<p>I took BC (5), but no science AP tests...I am in 2nd yr Bio, though. I also only got a 640 on the Bio SAT II, so I wouldn't worry about it. :)</p>
<p>All 5's. I hope I get the Siemens Westinghouse Advanced Placement Award ...not that it matters now.
Physics B
Physics C E/M
Calculus BC
Statistics
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science AB</p>
<p>Accepted to Harvard SCEA, and then MIT RD. I'm not a good example since I'm such a nerd :o</p>
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All 5's. I hope I get the Siemens Westinghouse Advanced Placement Award ...not that it matters now.
Physics B
Physics C E/M
Calculus BC
Statistics
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science AB</p>
<p>Accepted to Harvard SCEA, and then MIT RD. I'm not a good example since I'm such a nerd
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Not to worry you, but I got a letter telling me that I got it yesterday... what state are you from? They're doing it by state this year, so the level of competition in your state matters a lot.</p>
<p>How did they do it before? I thought it was always by state...I don't know too much about the award though. I don't see how whirl-wind can't qualify...didn't he or she max out the eligible AP tests? (besides Calculus AB or Computer Science A...)</p>
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How did they do it before? I thought it was always by state...I don't know too much about the award though. I don't see how whirl-wind can't qualify...didn't he or she max out the eligible AP tests? (besides Calculus AB or Computer Science A...)
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No, they used to do it by collegeboard region. </p>
<p>And, well... the max is one guy and one girl per state, and after the set of 7 AP tests considered is maxed out with all 5s, they apparently look at the actual exact percentiles on the tests to break ties. I didn't know that such information existed (I just figured that the scores were all), but apparently it's lying around on college board computers somewhere. Before they changed it to state-by-state (which is so recent that they haven't even updated their website) I thought that my chances were doubtful, because even though I maxed out the AP science and math tests with all 5s, the western college board region is insanely competitive.</p>
<p>Congratulations randomperson, you are insane :)! Whirl-wind, I hope you get the award :)</p>
<p>Thanks californiakid :)! randomperson, I live in Massachusetts, and I'm a girl. I'll just keep crossing my fingers, but it's really okay if I don't get it hahah.</p>
<p>I will have 8 by the end of this year coriano, and only two sciences to take next year:</p>
<p>AP Stats - 4
AP Physics B - 5
AP CompSci AB - 5
AP Calculus BC - 5
AP Physics C Mech
AP Physics C E&M
AP Chemistry
AP USH</p>
<p>and next year</p>
<p>AP Biology
AP Env Science(not sure if I'm going to take this...)
AP Macro Econ
AP Micro Econ</p>
<p>What is MIT's angle on self studying? I've heard harvard prefers taking the class.</p>
<p>hm. Well, as a challenge to myself, i took 8 APs last year and got all 5's. And I wrote my main essay on taking challenges and opportunities, so I guess the AP craze helped me much.
But it's sad that not many AP credits are given @ MIT.</p>
<p>whoa. that's a lot of APs.</p>
<p>i did the same as danielsjang taking ap's last year =]</p>
<p>except that our school didn't have to pay 82 dollars each, so it was really a bargain.</p>
<p>I know there is much more to an application then just scores but which subject does MIT look more towards: math or Science?
So far (i am a freshmen in HS) i have A's on both of them but my science score isnt as high as i wanted to be. My math score is great but still i would like to improve it. But which one does MIT look or prefer more?</p>
<p>By junior year I only had 2 (AP Physics B and AP Calc AB, both 5s)... </p>
<p>After this year, I'll have 5 more. (English lit, Physics C, Chem, Calc BC, and French). </p>
<p>So don't stress -- just take the interesting APs that your school offers... I got accepted with just 2 AP scores.</p>
<p>Shadman -- MIT does not "prefer" math over science, nor vice-versa. Once applicants demonstrate by their test scores, grades, and course work that they are capable of handling the work they'd see at MIT (and have at least a decent interest in some scientific, mathematical, or technical field or activity, else why would they be interested in MIT?), they have passed the first hurdle. The MIT Admissions staff then evaluates each applicant in their own individual context, and does not "prefer" any particular interest or strength over any other. Don't stress over this. Do what you love, take courses that challenge you and do well in them, and when the time comes it'll be clear whether MIT is the right place for you to apply.</p>
<p>I took (am taking) 15 APs. What's crazy is that 2 other kids in my grade also took 15. </p>
<p>I think I have 7 5's, with six tests to go. (I recieved a 3 on Spanish and a 4 on English language).
My advice would be to take the courses you enjoy, for me that was mainly math and science (which is the main reason I applied to MIT).</p>