Specifically for MIT people

jerew
Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:58:25 +0000

Hey, I just wanted to get an estimate from you people who know so much about MIT admissions. I applied early action.

OK Interview

SAT 780M, 770V (1550)
SAT II (800 Physics) (800 MathIIC) (690 Writing) (oops!)
AP Physics B (5) (Technically not allowed to take any my junior year. I convinced them. MIT will know this.)

Straight A’s but due to Phy ED rank = 6/160

However, I come from a public school that has seen no apps to HYPSMC in the past many years, ut don’t include any comments on amazing research, cuz, well, I don’t have any. I am teaching myself AP Physics C, and will also complete my own research project later this year.

Two “best in years” recs from govt and phys teachers.

Am taking 4 APs (english, chem, calc, and self-taught physics C), which is all my school has
3 years German

EC’s
Big into drummin’

Tenor Section Leader of top 3 drum line in 5 state region (40 hours a week)
lead jazz drummer for school 3 years
play jazz set, latin percussion, and vibes
3 Superior Solo Awards at State Competition for Marimba solos
Pep Band (Tenor Leader), volunteer for church (drummin and started youth band)

NHS, lots of Frisbee playing, Moderated a debate for school board candidates, 2003 jazz camp, 2001-2004 church camp, 2004 Leadership Camp, Volunteer at school in music,

Big into job,
3+ years at grocery store, manual labor, earned way into Customer Service, help manage (somewhat) a dairy and video dept. 15+ hours a week. Top fundraiser in region for Diabetes through employer ($3000)

The bad stuff
White, parents well educated, not disadvataged

The good
rural town, not an intravert

I want to major in physics, and maybe minor in something that will give me more practical problem solving skills.

Thanks a lot! I can barely wait until that much anticipated date!