<p>Right now, I'm taking two classes: Introduction to Differential Equations and Calculus 3 (the latter which is Multivariable Calculus). Now, I'm pretty confident that I'm not going to get an A in either of them (I've been screwing around way too much), but I'm also pretty confident that I will pass. Now, if I get into MIT, would I be able to retake the courses (and try to get a better grade in order to remove the lower grade and improve my GPA)?</p>
<p>Thank you,
ansar</p>
<p>The only way to get credit for those classes will be to take the ASEs (Advanced Standing Exams). Otherwise, you’ll have to retake the courses.</p>
<p>Also, if you take the ASEs and pass, you’ll receive credit for the classes but you will not get a grade. The only way for GPA to factor into your record is to have taken the courses at MIT or through MIT cross-registration (ie. with Harvard).</p>
<p>Which brings me to the point that you can apply for transfer credit if you took the courses at an accredited university, although I think it might be quite uncommon for freshman to be able to obtain transfer credit for those classes (they will just tell you to take the ASE instead). Even if you manage to get transfer credit, the grades will show up on your transcript as “S”'s and will not factor into your MIT GPA.</p>
<p>Sweet! </p>
<p>Arigato, oasis :)</p>
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<p>That’s true for freshmen who are on pass/no record, but I believe upperclassmen do get a grade for the classes they ASE out of (though it doesn’t get counted in GPA calculations).</p>