How does MIT handle transfer credits from Montgomery College?

I'm currently attending Montgomery College and I'm wondering how MIT treats transfer credits from there. Would anyone know how many credits might be transferable, or if there are specific courses I should focus on?

MIT's transfer policies are generally more restrictive when compared to many other institutions. Although MIT does not have a detailed pre-established credit equivalency list for every college like Montgomery College, it does adhere to certain broad guidelines.

Firstly, the decided upon equivalency of the transferred course to an MIT course is a pivotal criterion. The department that offers the course at MIT reviews detailed course material (like the syllabus, exams, assignments etc.) from the transfer student's college. Only if the department deems the material sufficiently equivalent, in depth and content, to an MIT course, would the credit be accepted.

Secondly, even if the department approves, for the credit to be officially granted, the transfer student must also pass an advanced placement exam for each course when they arrive at MIT. Simply put, you will need to 'test out' of the courses at MIT despite having taken them at your prior institution.

Generally, humanities, arts, and social sciences transfer credits are capped at 9 units (2-3 courses), while the courses in your intended major are generally examined on a case-by-case basis.

So, moving forward, I would recommend concentrating on rigorous courses that match well with MIT's curriculum. Maintaining detailed records about each of these courses, and ideally doing well on the final exams could increase your chances of transferring more credits. But, remember that even after doing all this, some credits may not transfer due to MIT’s stringent policies.