Reminder: No one, not even me, can give you an accurate chance at MIT!

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<p>Why isn’t the handicap part of your consideration of qualification? There’s nothing to “make up” here.</p>

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<p>What I am talking about in terms of “qualifications” is the recognized performance as reflected by the system of assessment–whether that be standardized test, letters of recommendation, grades, or other contests. </p>

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THE SECRET TO GETTING INTO MIT: you apply

When my friend first said this to a freshman on our volleyball team, the kid got so excited for a moment before realizing it was a joke. But in the end, it really is true.

“Because no matter what your chances are, the only way to have a 0% chance is to not apply.”