<p>Math-wise, I did not nothing out of the ordinary besides doing very well on my SAT I and SAT II - and even that is pretty common for MIT applicants. THe highest level of math I took was a one-year Calc class.</p>
<p>That being said, I nonetheless distinguished myself by pursuing research and taking the hardest (“honors” and AP) classes offered at my school…apart from summer programs, I never took a single “actual” class at a university. As others have mentioned, it was uncommon for students at my HS to pursue classes elsewhere, and I’m sure MIT took that into consideration.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>