Conflicted about whether to apply

collegealum314
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:39:51 +0000

To the op: your SATI’s are ok even for a school like MIT. The GPA is a lot less important than what classes you got B’s in. Obviously, B’s are more tolerated in humanities classes. Regardless, you should apply.

Also, applying as an econ or poli-sci major doesn’t increase your chances. MIT doesn’t try to fill out their majors like other schools do. We end up with plenty of econ majors anyhow-math people end up gravitating there anyway. And we don’t worry about having enough humanities majors. Our HASS requirements ensure that enough people will take the offered classes.

If your dad went to MIT, you’re probably a pretty smart guy. Go ahead and apply and take your shot at it.