u/Creative_Freedom_202

Hi! Incoming Tiger planning to major in MAT/PHY!

I was wondering if it would be advisable to try placing into PHY 207/208 in my freshman year. My thinking is that it might allow me to take more advanced (300 and above) physics courses in sophomore year, and give me more flexibility when exploring options for my JPs

For context, I’ve completed MIT 8.01, 8.02, and 8.03 (mechanics, E&M, and waves) and did olympiads (not IPhO level though). The syllabi seem somewhat similar to PHY 105/106/207, so I’m considering whether it would make sense to place out of 105/106 if possible (or take 105 and 207 concurrently since the lab (with python) sounds fun)

Would really appreciate any advice or insights from those who’ve gone through this!

Thanks so much!