<p>How does MIT viewing somebody buying a textbook and studying a subject in addition to their regular school schedule. Assuming the student could then exempt the class, would that be considered good or bad?</p>
<p>My guess is that it shows passion and interest in the field, which should definitely be a good thing.</p>
<p>ok, thanks. I’ve always wondered if thatr would be a good thing or if it would come off that I’m “trying too hard.”</p>
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<p>No such thing.</p>
<p>When you make decisions, just make sure you consider why you’re making them. However, read this MIT post on taking too many AP classes (sort of related): [MIT</a> Admissions | Blog Entry: “On APs”](<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/before/recommended_high_school_preparation/on_aps_1.shtml]MIT”>http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/before/recommended_high_school_preparation/on_aps_1.shtml)</p>
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<p>I would recommend that only if you did self-study through MIT open courseware and bought the corresponding book. I am doing the same and the books are pretty cheap in the older editions (3$ on amazon).</p>
<p>I knew a guy at MIT (30+ years ago) who didn’t go to classes in some subjects except for tests and to pick up/turn in problem sets. He read the textbooks and learned the subjects on his own. EE major, I believe. He graduated fine, and got a job.</p>
<p>I also knew kids who took tests sober and stoned, and determined that they did better stoned.</p>
<p>Go figure.</p>