What are my chances of getting into MIT?

kemcab
Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:23:06 +0000

You need to maintain the GPA as perfect as u can. Assuming that you are asian, you would have to get 2300+ on the SAT to be competitive in the Asian applicant pool.



Don’t be silly. Although Asians do have to fight an uphill battle you hardly have to have a 2300+.



Make some close teacher friends this year, so that they will have great things to say on your rec letter.



Maintaining good relationships with teachers is one thing, but deliberate sycophancy simply to get a good recommendation?



Clubs and volunteering is good, but I think getting awards are better.



Yeah, and winning a Nobel Prize is even better. Any level of participation or distinction is only going to help you if anything.



How much will you pursue these extracurricular activities is a function of HOW BADLY you want to go to MIT.



No offense but that just sounds like a single minded obsession. There are parents who groom their kids for Harvard- it doesn’t guarantee admission there.