What should I do to get into MIT, CalTech, etc?

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Start date Nov 1, 2010
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To gain admission to top colleges like MIT or CalTech, focus on maintaining strong grades, especially in challenging courses, and seek leadership roles in extracurricular activities. It is essential to excel in all subjects, particularly those you find difficult, such as English. Unique extracurriculars, strong teacher recommendations, and compelling essays also play a significant role in the admissions process. While achieving high academic standards is important, there is no guaranteed path to acceptance due to the competitive nature of admissions. Ultimately, pursuing your interests and passions should guide your efforts, rather than solely focusing on meeting external expectations.

Aug 7, 2011

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They also have a version called 8.011 "Designed for students with previous experience in 8.01". Would you know if that's for those who took the course and didn't pass, or is that an advanced version for those who studied the subject in high school but want to do it again to make sure they've got the basics securely?

Heh. 8.011 is a new invention for those who failed 8.01... they used to just teach 8.01 every term, not 8.01 in the fall and 8.011 in the spring. The advanced version of 8.01 is 8.012; it assumes that you have had at least 1D calculus (equivalent of 18.01 or AP Calculus BC) and has a lot more theory and math than 8.01.