<p>It’s most likely the PSETs would be different, especially if different texts were used. Even if the same texts were used, different problems may be selected for courses given at different schools. All the problems suggested by EPGY are those for which answers are given in the back of the book, since the problems are self-checked. My guess is that most professors assign problems which do not have answers in the back of the book. (At least they did back in the dark ages when I went to college.)</p>
<p>I don’t want anyone to misunderstand. EPGY courses are excellent. EPGY tests in AP subjects are more difficult than AP tests, but it’s harder to get a top score at EPGY. Whereas about 67% will earn you a 5 on an AP test, EPGY students have to score about 90% (no curve) to get an A. However, even though EPGY courses are of high quality and the credits may transfer directly to many colleges, top colleges are rather particular about transfer credits. </p>
<p>To be quite frank, at a school like MIT I’d rather take placement exams than be given transfer credit. In your first semester, if you find yourself in a course that is too difficult, you can become discouraged. Furthermore, if you drop that course but can’t add the correct course, you’ll find yourself behind. It makes more sense to start in the right course from the outset.</p>