Chance a high school junior?

Colleges & Universities Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Junior in small private California school (220 students, K-12). White female CA resident. Want to do mechanical engineering. Hoping to get some perspectives on my application.</p>

<p>UWGPA: 4.0
WGPA: 4.6
SAT I: 2190 (730/690/790) – should I retake?
SAT II (so far): Biology M 780, US History 740
AP:

  • Sophomore year: Biology 5, US History 5
  • Jr year: Chemistry 4/5 predicted, U.S. government 5 predicted, English Language 5 predicted
  • Sr year: Macroeconomics, English Lit
    ECs:
  • Researcher at surgical/medical research company (coauthoring a textbook)
  • 5th grade chemistry teacher (part-time)
  • Graphic & print design director for my school (newsletter, yearbook, graduation programs, fliers, etc.)
  • Contract programmer for a local software company
  • Ultimate frisbee league player
  • Four musical productions
    Other:
  • Robot construction class at the San Francisco Exploratorium
  • Going to be in robotics club next year
  • Went to the National Student Leadership Conference last year
  • Going to Cal Poly engineering summer camp this year (hopefully)
  • Won a couple of science fair awards, MVP at NSLC
  • Taking physics & calculus at junior college next year</p>
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<p>Are you taking any AP Math/Science classes senior year? Also, take the Math II subject test and aim for 750+. If the 790 on your SATs is for math then you don’t have to retake them (unless you want that 2200 :stuck_out_tongue: ). I can’t say you’ll get in, but your application looks outstanding and you seem to have a really good shot. Just show your personality in your application/interview! :)</p>

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<p>Grades and EC’s look stellar. Show your passion and your personality in your application :)</p>

<p>They want to get to know you and see the potential burning inside of you. So share your soul and <em>why</em> you do what do you. That’s my best advice (and if you’re quirky, show that, too!)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input! </p>

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<p>I’ll be taking Calculus and Physics at a community college that guarantees UC credit transfer.</p>