<p>That’s not so bad. As long as you have a passion for math/science you should apply. Don’t let the fact that other people are valedictorians bring you down. You’re 100% not admitted if you do not apply.</p>
<p>I was definitely not valedictorian. I even had a couple Bs on my transcript (4 I think) when I applied EA, and I got in. Don’t let a few grades that are lower than you might have liked completely crush your hopes of going somewhere. You never know what could happen. Besides, the point of your application is to show them that you are the kind of person that can succeed at MIT, regardless of how well/not so well you did in high school.</p>
<p>^ you EVEN had 4 B’s? I have six, and can expect another one next semester. even four b’s makes it sound like 4 is already pretty bad, ughhh</p>
<p>@ripemango:
i was just saying that a lot of people seem to think you have to have all A’s. those were just 4 Bs I had by the end of my junior year. I definitely got more my senior year. It’s just all in context. As long as you did your best, that’s all you can do. </p>
<p>You might even consider having one of those teachers of a class you got a B in to write one of your letters. That could be a pretty powerful statement in your favor.</p>
<p>Ahh I already chose the teachers who will write rec’s, and now I realize they’re the ones I got A+'s in..</p>
<p>That’s not a bad idea either. Do whatever you feel will make your application the strongest.</p>
<p>But if you apply for MIT be ready for rejection, they reject people with 2400 SAT scores and seemingly perfect applications, my cousin made a 2390 on the SAT (800 Math, 800 CR, 790 Writing) and didn’t get in.</p>
<p>^ maybe that’s all he had</p>
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<p>oh sorry, my mistake:(</p>
<p>People without 2400s on their SAT have been accepted.</p>
<p>^Yes…I saw one guy with a 2180 accepted. It’s sort of displays the insignificance of the SAT if it is above 2200 or so.</p>
<p>MITChris–OK, I know you don’t do “chances” and that it would be really silly if you did. I also understand that MIT is looking at the whole package. Here is the dilemma–my son only scored a 29 on the ACT ( pretty low in English) and wants to retake it because he knows he needs at least a 30. His grades, class rank, AP scores, SAT II’s and EC’s are quite good so he should be competitive in that area. He has absolutely no time to study for the ACT’s between now and December with his super busy life. Any time he put into ACT prep would take away from the things he is so passionate about; the things that make him someone MIT might consider. We talked at length about it and he said he just wanted “no regrets” about his application and that if he was not accepted, he would regret that 29. </p>
<p>I advised him to not let his true passions wane for this “one thing”. Well, now that I talked him out of retaking the test, I’m feeling a little guilty. MIT is also a true passion for him. Since you stated that MIT prefers 30’s on all areas of the ACT–could this 29 be a bit of a thorn?</p>
<p>^ If his other stats are on par (does he show aptitude in English in other areas?), one slightly low score won’t hurt him.</p>
<p>He has always struggled in English compared to the rest of his classes; He works harder than any other kid in his English classes and it has paid off with him showing improvement. He did get a 4 on AP English Language and at his school that was impressive. Would MIT even consider this score as an indicator that he is capable of doing the work?</p>
<p>Yes, probably - under the circumstances, I don’t think he needs to retake it, by which I mean in the context you describe, I don’t think that score would be the thing to keep him out.</p>
<p>Hey MITChris, I just noticed under my SAT scores on my application tracking page, one of them is the one I took back in 8th grade through Johns Hopkins CTY program. I obviously wouldn’t have done as well on that as later ones, so is that one going to be looked at if my others are around 500 points higher at least? I mean I know you guys look at the highest of each section, but I wanted to take the SAT a third time, so would it look bad if I took it this “third” time, but “fourth” including my 8th grade one?</p>
<p>Also, I already sent in Part I of my application, and said I’d be getting a fee waiver (I clicked that because I plan on trying to get one and wanted to start Part II). I’m not sure now if I can get one. So how do I go about paying the application fee?</p>
<p>Wow. Dude if they take my 7th grade Duke TIPS SAT scores I’m screwed haha…Didn’t study at all, like 1350 combined. x(</p>
<p>^^ Two things: 1. Talent Search SAT scores were for that purpose only, and all records should’ve been erased 1 year later unless the score’s above 2000 (2100?) and you requested to keep it. 2. If one got 2280 in 8th grade and 2400 in the 11th, though not much improvement, the lower score won’t hurt you IMO.</p>
<p>Dear MITChris,
My kid has only one problem with his very good looking Ap. His CR score is 590. Is it too low? He plans to take again in Dec or Jan. Pl Advice. Also, would an ap get deffered based on the SAT score? Would the adcom let the kids know what they expect as a make up on the follow up? His has applied for EA.</p>
<p>siyenga</p>
<p>MIT Chris’ probably reply: "Siyenga. That is certainly low but we have accepted kids in that range. An app is deferred for many factors and a low CR score won’t be the only thing that makes us decide whether to defer or not. </p>
<p>Also, there is no score you need to get. Kids have been accepted with all kinds of scores. Standardized tests are a mere part of your profile. I would suggest your kid take the SAT and just do the best he can!"</p>
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