What are my chances of getting into MIT?

Djokovic
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:02:14 +0000

Semi-finalists will have a better edge than an average applicant. But it is definitely not required.

Look I was just like, I studied my butt off for the PSAT and I jsut got notified that I am a semi0finalist in California. But was it worth it? Kinda, I feel accomplished, but definitely not any much better for a place in MIT. When get into a higher level, you just come to realize that there is SO much more stuff to do and SO many more smarter/brilliant people above you and you want to achieve more.

Just grab every opportunity you go in your junior year. Look WAY beyond your school and research online for ways to stand out.