<p>You should consider other schools too, not just MIT because of it’s glamour. I know it looks nice having MIT on your resume, but you should be more concerned with the type of research opportunities offered by your ‘list’ of schools. MIT is not a one-stop-shop…</p>
<p>Don’t be afraid to leave your local area either. Grad school is all about maximizing your potential for research opportunities. Don’t just settle because of convenience… Also, this is MIT we’re talking about, and your stats are marginal.</p>
<p>Lastly, LOL at boneheads recommendation on Caltech. 
No doubt it’s arguably the best option for aeronautics research right now, but if only 5 people can get in, what’s the point?</p>