My daughter wants to attend MIT as well.
She took AP Calculus BC in 9th grade.
In 10th grade she is taking Multivariable calculus and Differential equations (post AP), AP Comp Science A, AP Physics 2, AP Chemistry. Honors English
For 11th grade she plans to take AP physics C, AP Bio, Honors topics in Comp Science, Honors Topics in Math (post AP level).
For 12th the plan is to have mostly post AP courses in Math and Science with research component.
These classes are all offered in her high school, so no need for early college.
She is very busy, but is definitely manageable. She does best in classes that are at her level and topics she enjoys (loves physics).
The trick here is to let her be the driver in choosing her courses. She decided how much she wants to work and as long as I see her happy and not stressed out, I am fine with her choices so far. She manages to keep straight As so she is definitely not overwhelmed.
She is also in a varsity team and very involved in her school's robotics FRC team.
It is important that they are putting effort in things they enjoy. Like Notsogifted said, nothing guarantees a college acceptance to a specific college, but if they are doing what they like, then they will enjoy the journey, whatever the final destination ends up being.
Last edited by ikaldelmar; 10/16/14 03:07 PM.
