What's a "bad" gpa for MIT?

PatG9234
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:02:36 +0000

I would assume that my chances of getting into my dream school are very slim, to none, but I still don’t mind asking a few questions :)

For the first year and a half of high school, I consider myself as in a coma… academically. Not entirely sure what was going on that first year and a half, was suspended, twice my freshman year. Not a good year for me. Halfway through my sophmore year I picked it up a bit, but the damage had been done and I passed a few classes with a C- Average, and some with an A- Average. Junior year I improved my grades greatly, averaging out at a B+ average for most of my classes. Currently in my senior year, taking my first AP Class, a bit behind I know. My current GPA on a 4.0 scale is an unfortunate 2.38, and that is what my colleges will see. My dream was to get into MIT but I doubt that will happen now thanks to my lapse in judgement.

Are there any other things that may help me get into the school? Other than SAT scores, I’m not so good at test taking ;). I am going for my second run at the SAT’s in December though, hoping to improve. But by helping me get in I mean, extracurricular activities, community service/volunteer jobs, etc? Or maybe the idea that I did my best to improve my grades :)

Thanks for reading.