<p>If you’re currently in grade 8, all you can really do at this point is simply keep your grades as high as you can. Admission into MIT is a reach for basically anyone, even people with top scores. It sounds like you’re doing well so far, so just keep up the good work. Excel in high school, stay involved in extra curriculars that you enjoy, take any advanced math/science classes that you can, and if any kind of math/science/tech internship type opportunities pop up over the summer, do what you can to get into them. I can’t say I’m familiar with any opportunities that might be available in Singapore for internships though.</p>
<p>You’re in grade 8 and already trying to figure out what you have to do to go to MIT? When I was your age and on summer break, the most common place to find me was on my couch playing Super Nintendo. Keep yourself motivated.</p>