<p>I don’t think the OP is even reading these posts anymore, since no responders have actually agreed with him/her. I don’t understand. If money was the issue, you shouldn’t have a problem. Anyone who is qualified enough to be wait listed at the #1 STEM institution in the WORLD, should be able to be admitted to, and receive a full scholarship from, some state school or something. Is MIT the only school you applied to?</p>