Could I get into MIT? Chance me!

CalAlum
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:59:39 +0000

LOL.

My honest opinion is that it is patently ridiculous for a “rising junior” to predict straight A+ grades for the next two years and also to expect to be editor of the school newspaper for 4 years in a row and captain of the math team for 3.

Even if you could do this, why would you choose to monopolize these leadership positions for 3 plus years in a row? Aren’t there other deserving students at the school who might want a shot at leadership in these areas? Do you ever collaborate, or mentor younger students with the idea of grooming them to take over a leadership position the following year?

Just a thought.