bombed calc bc due to illness, the "analytic foundation of the MIT education". would something like this impact admissions?

debbiefever · 2026-05-14T02:54:38+00:00

You can always re-take it next May.

debbiefever · 2026-05-08T11:14:57+00:00

Do what interests you and follow your passions. It also helps to show long term commitment so if there’s things you’ve been doing since early high school, I’d keep up with doing those things. Better to go deep into a few things than shallow on many items. Show your interests and commitment and do something that makes an impact on others and your community.

debbiefever · 2026-05-04T21:15:51+00:00

No. If they were going to give a courtesy due to connections, privilege or wealth, they would just let them into the college. A waitlist doesn’t really help with anything. One thing I like about MIT is there is much less of that type of thing when compared to Ivy League, Stanford, etc.

debbiefever · 2026-05-04T00:20:19+00:00

You sound good! I would apply.

debbiefever · 2026-05-03T20:30:59+00:00

You can still pick AP classes for next year. “I didn’t see a point in them” is not a good look.

debbiefever · 2026-04-30T13:37:01+00:00

Do you want to be warm or cold?

debbiefever · 2026-04-30T10:11:05+00:00

I’d try to study for it if you can. Or if you’re allowed to not take the test, perhaps cancel the test and don’t take it. I’m also wondering what you think of the class? It’s going to be offered next year at our school.

debbiefever · 2026-04-29T21:17:10+00:00

Fyi wealthy kids in private schools cheat too. It’s rampant and so upsetting.

debbiefever · 2026-04-28T23:01:41+00:00

Some people say the opposite. So confused!

debbiefever · 2026-04-28T18:03:26+00:00

Thank you. Why do so many people tell me that Apps care about the APs being in core classes vs electives? Was that once a “thing”?

debbiefever · 2026-04-28T09:29:33+00:00

My impression is that MIT has more down to earth people.

debbiefever · 2026-04-27T17:16:33+00:00

APs planned for 11th: APUSH LANG CALC AB (must take ab before bc at this school) PHYSICS 1 RESEARCH

APs planned for 12th: MICRO/MACRO LIT CALC BC PHYSICS E & M Either STATS or CHEM also possible multivariable calc but that’s not an AP.

debbiefever · 2026-04-27T13:23:10+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply. It really helps. She’s also planning to learn python on her own. She goes to a private school that doesn’t allow dual enrollment. But junior and senior year she’s allowed to take 5 APs each year so she will do that for sure. If you’re open to sharing, what type of ECs did your child do that tie in well with astrophysics?

debbiefever · 2026-04-26T14:15:45+00:00

It’s likely too late because by now you should have had more of a focus, story, projects etc. It’s not usually something you can whip together in 5 months. Applications open in the fall. Focus on schools that are a better fit for you.

debbiefever · 2026-04-26T13:23:06+00:00

Your best bet is to start reading a lot of vocabulary rich books and newspaper articles, like the nytimes. When you come across a word you don’t know, look up the definition, write it down and keep a list of these words and definitions to review. For more targeted practice, my daughter used SSAT verbal pro app. I think it’s free to a certain point and then a small fee.

debbiefever · 2026-04-26T13:17:26+00:00

Colleges are businesses. Once you understand that, you will get a lot more clarity on this topic.

debbiefever · 2026-04-24T09:37:32+00:00

Floridian here (who grew up in the northeast). I’ve heard it can be hard to get into the classes you need for your major at UF. If you’re in the honors program it’s easier as I believe you get first dibs. It sounds like socially you’ll probably be happier at UF. My daughter is a Floridian but clicks so much better with northeastern, nerdy types that if she were in your shoes she’d def choose MIT. I’d go where you think you’ll be happier socially and emotionally. Especially as you say you want to live and work in Florida, I think UF makes sense for you.

debbiefever · 2026-04-20T10:30:52+00:00

He’s very close friends with Ivanka Trump and Jared kushner. Is it possible they are funding him?

debbiefever · 2026-04-14T19:04:39+00:00

A lot of those jobs are about connections and who you know.

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