<p>I am aware that many students (esp those overachiever kids) try to take advantage of every opportunity for their college application. I am not one of those kids. As for my mother…she has a friend who went there and she knows very well what it is like at MIT. She is the farthest thig from a helicopter parent. She only mentioned it one day as she was telling me about him. “Maybe you should apply too. You would love it there.” That is all she said. Ha, my mom will always be happy whether I attend SDSU or the U of C. I have to do everything myself. I lead my girl scout meetings, I set up my own internship, and I even decided where to go for high school. It’s funny. I told her, “Mom, I’m applying to CCHS.” She said, “Alright, you can go there, but what is it?” haha. </p>
<p>MIT is not my number one choice but I believe there is no harm in applying. Science is simply my passion so why not? I do have awards from science fairs and I know I can get published. I am truly just worried about the GPA.</p>