| Doing well at the AIME is certainly not a requirement for admission to MIT. It does show a certain ability for mathematical puzzle solving, not much else. Many USAMO qualifiers are turned down. Demonstrating some creative talent in a science related field will have you stand out much more. And that does require winning the Siemens either. Creative ability and passion in the sciences is a better indicator of acceptance at MIT than results in any single test. You still need to do well academically, but beyond that MIT will closely look at what you can bring to the Institute that furthers its mission. |