<p>Of course, in an ideal world, you’d have a really shiny SAT score to go with all of your other shiny accomplishments, because admission to MIT is very competitive. But a low [whatever] won’t automatically derail your application.</p>
<p>Just a comment, feel free to ignore me otherwise, but it seems to me for MIT they almost like you better if you’re covered in rainbow sparkles or blinking christmas lights than if you’re shiny.</p>
<p>As I’ve said in other posts, my SAT math scores are not really shiny-fantastic either. But I dared to apply simply because of MIT’s holistic, consider-the-person approach. Hey, not everyone who would be a good candidate for MIT or a similar school has perfect SAT/AP scores and a 4.0 GPA. There are plenty of kids who get excellent marks in class but don’t like learning, and on the flipside there are many (I know a lot of these) who are brilliant and lifelong learners but either dislike formal schooling or are really lazy in a typical class setting. There are many people (like me, and perhaps Inconclusive) who have issues with timed math tests. I like to take my math problems out for dinner and a movie, if you know what I mean…when I hear the proctor start the timer I panic and blank out on logic. The big thing is, you are not just a test score. Far from it–I think what I’ve seen and heard about MIT which really stands out is how much attention they pay to that idea alone.</p>
<p>If you are doing very well in your current school, I suggest you better stay in that school. Concentrate on your classes, homework, and research. If you really want to go to MIT, you can alway apply to graduate study at MIT later. If you can really show your ability and talent in handling courseload and doing research in college, you’ll have a much better chance to get into MIT for graduate study. Quality research will weigh more for graduate admission.</p>
<p>Seriously, the english problems evident in Inconclusive’s posting make it easy to understand the low scores in writing and critical reading. These basic english problems will be a hurdle for MIT admission, regardless of the actual scores. </p>
<p>I wonder if the english problems may have tripped up inconclusive on the math section, too.</p>
<p>If I stay here, I will not get the chance to get into graduate school for some reason. One reason is: I don’t thing I can servive in here, becuase of the tuition. I am not a traditional studet, so I have many other problems.
For the research, I am not working with my university professors. For some reason, I had the chance to communicate with the leading mathematicians in my field!</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice though!</p>
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<p>I agree, I came here in 2006 and I did not had good education back there.
But SAT I is not the only test I took. For example, I got 5 on my AP AB and I used my english skills.</p>
<p>In my opinion, the SAT math is trickier than the AP calc test if you don’t know english well. In AP calc you are solving standard problems. For the SAT math, it seemed like you had to be more careful as to what the question was asking. If you miss one word, you may misunderstand the entire question. Even if you think you understand it, the extra effort it takes to process the question may make it easier to miss words like “not” which change the meaning of the whole question.</p>
I think so, but I can’t remember it very well, because I took it almost three years ago. I did not even know what the SAT was at the time, my teacher just told me to do it.
I also took the AP test one year latter, so I probably improved my english skills at that time.</p>
<p>I am taking the subject tests on January and I am hopping to do better than the SAT I.</p>
<p>the SAT Math is NOT a math test, it is a REASONING test. Your math skills will not help you much, because the math section is more like an IQ test, especially the number sequences and geometry</p>
<p>“you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. sorry, i know that was corny. but, no one gets to tell you that you don’t deserve something. it’s impossible for people on an internet forum to know who you are or really understand your situation. i’d say, if you want to go, go for it. you most definitely have a better chance of getting in if you apply!</p>
<p>I came from Lebanon in the 2006 war. After that, I moved back to Lebanon. I fought the educational system there because it ruined gifted students from persuiing their dreams. This took me down from 1st in class rank to last in class rank.</p>
<p>However, I have done numerous researches in the field of Physics and Mechanics. My numbers are HORRIBLE for MIT. But, I still have faith in my abilities and my love for science should give me a chance at least.</p>
<p>To be realistic, I’d say try to get your SATs better ,and it’s not a big deal BTW .It’s not that I am keeping you off MIT .But to pursue your dreams ,you have to work for them as hard as you can. Give it another try next year. If you don’t get it ,go for for the graduates. Never give it up, and you will get it one day …</p>
<p>If you think it’s going to hurt you and that you can do better, then take the SATs again. Don’t be complacent with good enough. Try for your best. Right now, it’s probably a red flag; but like people have said, it won’t derail your chances completely since MIT has a very holistic admissions process.</p>