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- Yes, I feel I have a mentor who knows me quite well and has taught me physics through highschool. I have already discussed the issue with him and he is qualified and happy to write my recommendation letter. I have also taught multiple classes to other physics classes under his guidance.
- No, the trip was through my school. Actually, my school is quite selective in itself. The acceptance rate is about 6.67% (the year I joined). There are (comparatively) few students in my grade. These NGOs choose to invite our school for these opportunities since they feel we are the right people. , I suspect we are one of the few schools and students that get the opportunity since these programs aren't "publicized" or open to the public.
- With regard to sports, I am extremely passionate about it, but I don't know where I stand from the perspectives of MIT coaches. However, I put in the effort and try to get in about 6-7 hours of sports a week.
- My projects have been across topics such as: P-Block elements, Graphene and it's applications, Carbon and its allotropes. (Chemistry) Thermodynamics, Gravitation (Physics)