Low GPA for MIT

OperaDad
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:25:52 +0000

am I wasting my time even considering those schools?



With that attitude, you are. That is not a “can do” attitude that it takes to get into and survive the elite schools.

How much “time” will you waste? A few hours filling out their application form? I suppose if you have more important things to do, like cure cancer, then it would be a waste of your time.

In the application process, “why” is more important than “what is”. You haven’t said why your grades are not so hot. Did your parents divorce during your freshmen year? Did your close grandmother pass away after a lingering illness? Or, did you feel like spending your time playing in a band with your friends?