<p>Hi, my son is a Junior. He is very worried about his chances of making it
into MIT next year. Here is his HS info:</p>
<p>GPA: 4.521
ACT score: 34 (10th)
AP scores: Calculus AB 5(9th), BC 5, Biology 5(10th)
SAT II score: Biology M: 780(10th), Math 2 ( 800 expected)
Right now he is taking: AP U.S His, AP Statistic, College Finite, French HD, AP Chem, AP Eng
Expected major: Bio-chem</p>
<ul>
<li>Academic Achievements</li>
</ul>
<li>8th State Science Fair Finalist.</li>
<li>9th Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Finalist.</li>
<li>9th State Science Fair Finalist-> Best Clinical Microbiology Project Award (prize:USD50), University Scholars Award (scholarship USD1,000)</li>
<li>10th State Science Fair Finalist -> USPATENT.COM Junior Award winner (prize: USD150); Best project relating Food, Agriculture or Natural Resources by University (prize: USD200).</li>
<li>10th Stockholm Junior Water Prize State Finalist.</li>
<li><p>11th Speaker : State Water Environment Association for Annual Conference.</p></li>
<li><p>9th Scholastic Chess State Team Tournament 5th place</p></li>
<li><p>10th Scholastic Chess Individuals State Tournament Finalist.</p></li>
<li><p>9th State Clarinet Soloist: silver award</p></li>
<li><p>School: Taught self (at home) biology-honors, pre-calculus, trigonometry, AP Calculus AB. Received recognition as credit from school for the work. Received the highest score of 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam.</p></li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Research/Work Experiences</li>
</ul>
<li>9th Summer: Research Intern at University of Illinois</li>
<li>10th Summer: Researcher at Washington University, School of Medicine</li>
<li>10th. Lab Assistant for Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry classes at school</li>
<li>11th Teacher’s Assistant in Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry classes at school</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Volunteer/Community Services</li>
</ul>
<li>11th Head and sole Organizer of the state ### competition, which is the First competition ever to be held in STATE.(Website: —)</li>
<li>3 years Volunteer at a local Science Museum (300+ hours).</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Leadership, Extracurricular Activities</li>
</ul>
<li>11th Founder of High School South ### Club with AP teacher.</li>
<li>2 years of participation in Vex Robotics Competitions, Team Captain in 2nd year</li>
<li>2 years of Junior Engineering and Technology Society Team member: JV Team Captain 1st year.</li>
<li>3 years of Ham Radio School-Club-Roundup State Champions Team Member: Official Licensed Member with Technician license: Official Team T-shirt Designer: Class Officer</li>
<li>2 years of Mathematics League competitor</li>
<li>2 years of Academic SuperBowl member, with plans to be a captain 3rd year</li>
<li>2 years Diversity Club member</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Athletics: 2 years Varsity Lacrosse player.</li>
</ul>
<p>Any advice appreciated.</p>
<p>Thank you</p>