<p>after looking at other apps stats im thinking of giving up on applying because im not ahead at math at all. I have Calc AB next year and its the highest level my school goes. did anyone get in with that class being the highest level taken in hs?</p>
<p>I suggest that you continue to do your best and not give up, If Calc AB is the highest your school offers then you are certainly doing all that can be expected of you. When the time comes to submit your application have a look at the schools website to see if you meet their qualifications for incoming freshman and if you do, submit your application. Do not think that what you read here is all true or that the posted stats of the posters are typical. The school website will tell you if you are in range, not this forum. Have a great summer.</p>
<p>consider self-studying for the BC exam. There aren't that many extra topics, and it would show initiative. That said, some people get admitted to MIT w/o any calc at all.</p>
<p>My school only goes up to AB, also</p>
<p>You're fine -- just tell them that's all that is offered, and do your best. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>I second LSA, don't ever lose hope.</p>
<p>MIT only considers what you have done with the opportunities given to you.</p>
<p>My school didn't even offer AB. We were allowed to take differential and integral calculus at the (not so awesome) community college down the street.</p>
<p>The highest math my son took in high school was Calc AB and Comp Science A. These were the highest our school offered, and taking classes at college is not possible at our school. He was admitted to MIT, Stanford, Princeton, and Harvard as a potential Computer Science major. He did attend our state's Governor's School for the Sciences, so that helped. You can always write on your application that you will be taking the BC test and study it on your own.</p>
<p>Texas137 - Isn't one year of calc an application requirement? </p>
<p>Yes, I agree with most everyone here. You won't be expected to have done more than your opportunities have allowed you.</p>
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<p>I don't think so, although people should check for themselves if it's important to their situation. It might be "strongly recommended". MIT offers basic calc, so there must be some people who arrive who haven't had calc. And many high schools offer no calculus at all, so I can't see MIT making it a requirement if they want diversity. I DO think it might be a requirement at Caltech, and you have to take it the summer before you start if you don't have it in high school.</p>
<p>I got in with 'just' Calc AB, and my school <em>does</em> offer BC.</p>
<p>My husband got in with a 4 on Calc AB, his SAT was 1380, he wasn't in the top of his class, he didn't take all the honors classes he could have, and he barely participated in any clubs. However, he was damn passionate about EECS and it showed in his out of school activities. It's not that he wasn't smart, he just valued real learning more than an "impressive high school career."</p>
<p>My high school had zero AP classes, and the only "honors" classes were English classes. And in that case, honors meant non-remedial. I took calc (non AP) at my school my senior year, and that was the first year it was ever offered. We managed to learn up to the chain rule and that's about it. I don't think the word "integral" was ever mentioned.</p>
<p>My point is, MIT is more concerned with those who are truly passionate about something, not those who are only interested in looking impressive. And there are plenty of ways to show your passion. MIT doesn't even require a high school diploma to get in, and I do know someone who was admitted without one. If MIT feels like the right place for you, you should go for it.</p>
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My point is, MIT is more concerned with those who are truly passionate about something, not those who are only interested in looking impressive. And there are plenty of ways to show your passion. MIT doesn't even require a high school diploma to get in, and I do know someone who was admitted without one. If MIT feels like the right place for you, you should go for it.
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<p>Well said. :-)</p>
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My husband got in with a 4 on Calc AB, his SAT was 1380, he wasn't in the top of his class, he didn't take all the honors classes he could have, and he barely participated in any clubs. However, he was damn passionate about EECS and it showed in his out of school activities. It's not that he wasn't smart, he just valued real learning more than an "impressive high school career."
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I am like that. Didn't get in! :)
There are so many factors that go into selection that you can't really say who will get in and who will not, or even what is required to get admitted to MIT, since every student is admitted for a very individual reason (for lack of a better term).</p>
<p>So, to the OP: certainly don't give up! Apply, if you feel MIT might be the place for you. If the feeling is mutual, you will be invited! Just make sure you don't turn into either of the two -</p>
<p>1) Don't give a damn, apply for the heck of it cuz you <em>think</em> you are well qualified.
2) Give a bit too much of damn :p and end up ruining the 4 important years of HS trying to craft a resume.</p>
<p>As for academics, make sure you do your best and try to excel in all courses so that MIT knows you will not falter there. (Imagine yourself as a future MIT student - what kind of HS record would you like backing yourself there?). My $0.02.. from what I've gathered from the credentials of my friends who were admitted this year.</p>
<p>I didnt even TAKE calc (due to weird scheduling of classes and being an exchange student for 1 yr) and senior yr i didnt even take advanced math, and I got into almost every school when I was applying. So, absolutely!</p>
<p>umm thanks....its just so hard to fill all this hope into the MIT app</p>
<p>I got into MIT too, they just didnt give me any money. :) So definitely still try.</p>
<p>honestly, do you want to spend the rest of your life wondering what if I had just filled in that application? better to have tried and lost than never tried at all. it is hard to put all your hopes and dreams into one application, so dont! there are a lot of wonderful schools out there.</p>
<p>yeah, i kno what you guys mean....i guess its almost like i don't even want to see if i can make it to the top</p>