<p>So far, the only draw of the trip is the actual traveling with friends part, with seeing the colleges just in there for kicks in case I don’t get accepted for undergrad for do as a graduate. Anyway, one more question:</p>
<p>I have the grades necessary (average to above average) for MIT/Harvard, based on the statistics they posted up about SATs and general GPA claims I’ve heard. I’ve done all the extracurriculars I ever could have (limited opportunities here) and I’m working on community service and job experience. So it’s not a half bad application. In my eyes, the one thing that decides whether I get in or not is the essay. </p>
<p>There’s just this thing: the traveling to Boston to see Harvard/MIT would’ve given me a great subject to write about for the essay, I assume, as it would be a fun trip and it’s related to the colleges I really want, so I could write in such a way that it would be an excellent topic (already had a few ideas in mind as to what would happen if I went with my friends - we’re an - unusual - bunch.) I haven’t won an Intel competition or traveled to New York for MUN or something like that, so I’m worried my essay might be a bit trivial or unimpressive, and the flight would give me an excellent chance/idea for a topic. Thoughts now on the trip?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot guys, by the way, this is really helping :)</p>