> Also, this project had zero value on my resume. It would be different if MIT could grade it for me, and certify I did well This is hugely important not just

> Also, this project had zero value on my resume. It would be different if MIT could grade it for me, and certify I did well This is hugely important not just on the CV. The feedback you get from grading helps you understand what mistakes you made, and the prospect of receiving an official pass or failure grade is a big incentive to work hard.