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11-02-2012, 08:39 PM
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#31 | | Junior Member
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@OzzyArmas I didn't think I'd get in either, but MITES is an absolutely amazing experience.
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11-02-2012, 10:28 PM
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#32 | | Junior Member
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@jsmathwiz
From all I've read I'm sure it is, which makes me want to go SOOO much. My problem is that my psat reading and writing scores are rather low (first time I took the PSAT got me a 157, hopefully the second time is much better). And I'm not a straight A student, though I am ranked number 9 in my school. Though there's one thing I'm not worried about and that's the Extracurricular essay, I love robots  (I'm mostly going to write it for fun). Thanks for the feed back though !
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11-02-2012, 11:00 PM
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#33 | | Junior Member
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Hi guys. I'm a MITES alum; if you have any question just pm me or ask it here. Don't worry about chances. If you meant to be at MITES 2013 you will be. Don't forget about E2 and MOSTEC; I heard good things about those too.
Can you guys post the essays on here just for informational purpose? Don't stress though.
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11-03-2012, 09:39 PM
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#34 | | Junior Member
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@Dangitdang
I'd like to send pm you but I have less than 15 posts -.-
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11-03-2012, 10:09 PM
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#35 | | Junior Member
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@Dangitdang
There's a problem, asterisks covered your e-mail address and I don't know any ISP with 6 letters.
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11-05-2012, 06:35 PM
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#36 | | Junior Member
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Might as well shoot out a request.
Can any of the people who have participated in MITES post a recount of their time there?
Also, I'd be interested in hearing something from people who participated in E2 and MOSTEC.
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11-05-2012, 07:32 PM
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#37 | | Junior Member
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I'm definitely applying this year, but the acceptance rate is really intimidating.
Are they still doing E2 and MOSTEC? How many people are accepted into those programs?
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11-05-2012, 11:07 PM
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#38 | | Junior Member
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@IuvenilisAnimus Last year, about 80 people got into E2 and I'm not sure how many are in MOSTEC, but I'm pretty sure it's about 100. (Someone might have to double check that).
@MobiusUno I think what Dangitdang and the others have posted a really great idea of what MITES was like. The time I spent at MITES was definitely the best thing I've ever experienced! Anywho, if you have specific questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
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11-06-2012, 02:05 PM
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#39 | | Junior Member
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@emekablue
Could you please resend the message you previously sent me but with everything after the @ s p a c e d o u t because CC put asterisks over it instead.
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11-06-2012, 10:10 PM
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#40 | | Junior Member
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So uh, if I'm the average Asian, would I still qualify as "minority"? I'm quite the ORM as opposed to URM...
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11-07-2012, 04:41 AM
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#41 | | Junior Member
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@shinexalive
The program accepts all ethnicity. You're not at a disadvantage. MITES 2012 had 5 asian, myself included. So it is possible to get into MITES as an asian.
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11-07-2012, 07:18 AM
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#42 | | Junior Member
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MITES looks like an amazing program - best wishes to all who apply and all who attend.
The website said:
3.Who can apply to the MITES Program?
The MITES Program is open to current 11th grade students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students can attend public or private school or be homeschooled. Students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the MITES Program.
My questions is this - do science loving white male students occasionally get chosen to attend MITES? I'm wondering if I should encourage my kid to apply. Yes it's free, but there is legwork involved, and I don't want to 'squander my political capital' as a bossy parent.
Thanks,
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11-08-2012, 08:56 PM
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#43 | | Junior Member
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Is the MITES application process free? The RSI one is $50, and I really hope there is no fee, but it seems possible since RSI has one.
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11-10-2012, 11:26 AM
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#44 | | New Member
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Does being a minority (African-American) actually give you an edge in the admissions process?
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11-10-2012, 06:11 PM
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#45 | | Junior Member
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HEY @shinexalive mah SSTP pal! You are applying to this too maybe? Ahaha.
I am questioning the classes - I hear they are taught mostly by TA's. Are they over-the-top hard, like all-nighters and bang your head against the wall hard (let's say I am intelligent enough to even be accepted)? How much homework are you assigned? It would suck if you went there and then the classes were so hard that you didn't get anything out of it.... When you pick classes, should you pick ones that you have background in? If you are a total beginner at computer programs, for instance... I know they'll be hard, but are they horribly so? Thanks!
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