What classes should I take in high school to go to MIT?

While MIT doesn’t require specific high school courses for admission, it does recommend the following courses:

• One year of high school physics.
• One year of high school chemistry.
• One year of high school biology.
• Math, through calculus.
• Two years of a foreign language.
• Four years of English.

Can you get into MIT after community college?

MIT admits a small number of interesting, talented transfer students every year. If you’ve completed two or more terms with high academic standing at an accredited college, university, technical institute or community college you may apply to MIT for transfer.

Does Caltech look at extracurriculars?

Caltech wants to know whether you have demonstrated a consistent interest in science, technology, engineering, or math, not just through your classes, but also through your extracurricular activities. This means striving for leadership positions in your STEM-related activities.

Does Stanford accept community college credits?

Whether you’re at community college or a 4-year-college or university, you’re eligible to transfer to Stanford as long as you will have completed at least one year of transferable course credits. These credits must have been taken at the collegiate level so that you would be considered above freshman standing.

What is the best way to apply to Caltech?

We advise that you use the best platform for your application process. Caltech is also a QuestBridge Partner. Students may apply for Caltech through the QuestBridge National College Match. NOTE: The application asks if you have any relatives who have attended and/or worked for Caltech.

What are the requirements to get into Cal Tech?

You need to make sure you have nothing short of a 4.0 for every term and that you’re taking 10-13 units a semester. Again, you will have much better info doing the research on the website, forums of people who attend Cal tech or who have previously attended or those with experience in cal tech admissions.

When is Caltech course credit awarded?

The awarding of Caltech course credit takes place at the time of registration each fall. Prospective undergraduate students can gain insight about what the Committee is seeking in a student’s academic preparedness by looking at information about the diagnostic/placement exams.

Does Caltech track a student’s legacy with the Institute?

Caltech does not consider or track a student’s legacy with the Institute, nor do we track or consider a student’s connection to prospective or current donors. Secondary School Report: This is a document that is sent to Caltech by your high school college counselor.