<p>I’d like to think that my SAT score (2340), SATIIs (800/800/800/770), and courseload (7 APs by the time jr year is over, 14 by the end of sr year) are at least above the threshold they look at (might be wrong though, considering the whole MIT slaughter this year) – just wasn’t sure if having prestigious photography awards as the major standout of my application would cut it for MIT though. </p>
<p>So I’m allowed to submit an art supplemement for MIT? I know HYPS takes them, but wasn’t too sure about MIT because of the whole “instititue of technology” thing.</p>
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<li><p>What is HYPS?! Im hearing it everywhere…</p></li>
<li><p>MIT wants to see a unique student. They’d rather an amazing engineer with a knack for painting and music, than an amazing engineer. If the decision for the last part comes between</p></li>
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<p>Applicant A:
SAT score (2340), SATIIs (800/800/800/770), and courseload (7 APs by the time jr year is over, 14 by the end of sr year</p>
<p>and</p>
<p>Applicant B:
SAT score (2340), SATIIs (800/800/800/770), and courseload (7 APs by the time jr year is over, 14 by the end of sr year
Sent in Art Supplement
Sent in Additional Reccomendation
Sent in Music Supplement</p>
<p>They’'ll most likely pick B. </p>
<p>And don’t worry about the tests too much. I only took 4 APs senior year because my HS offered no electives til Senior year, and only a few slots for electives Senior year (Im taking AP Computer Science, AP Eng Lit, AP Calc BC, and AP Studio Art. Only. Havent taken any tests for credit yet). I got a 2100 on my SAT (690 in Math eww) and only 2 SAT 2s. And I got waitlisted xp</p>
<p>Look me up in the official RD thread for details on my application.</p>
<p>Focus on your photography and graphic design, since those seem like your legitimate interests. In fact, those are really awesome ECs for MIT; they show that you pursue real interests outside of the standard high school activities designed for college apps. The fact that you are making real money in graphic design shows that you aren’t just dabbling in it, you are actually excelling at it by real-world standards. Definitely submit some of your work with your application; you could send them a link to your site, or mail stuff as supplementary material. Math awards wouldn’t exactly hurt, but don’t try and win something at the expense of furthering your real interests. There are plenty of math robots who apply here, what you do is different and awesome.</p>
<p>I have stats like yours, sent in my art supplement (pictures of my paintings/drawings) plus a research paper, and I got in. Just pursue what you like.</p>
<p>I’m trying to remember what I put in my application, but I know for certain that I didn’t have a hugely strong math background. I didn’t have any major awards or anything and never made AIME.</p>
<p>The focus of my activities was very humanities centered, if I recall correctly…</p>
<p>@Eric Lee, I would say that you don’t NEED math/science achievements, but most the people applying have them. So, it would make you more competitive. I mean, it probably wouldn’t matter AS much at other schools, but it’s MIT. It’s known for having the best math/science programs. </p>
<p>Oh, and I think aznjunior is right to some degree, but she’s also brilliant. And has research awards. And apparently can draw. So, I wouldn’t say that she’s lacking math/science achievements.</p>
<p>to the OP, you are obviously great at math, i got nowhere near qualifing for AIME, and am in AB calc although many kids in my grade are in BC. i got accepted with some help from the football team, but your photography skills are definetly a big draw as well. dont belittle yourself, your math seems pretty impressive</p>
<p>I’m not saying my math is bad, but math and science are definitely not my strongest sort of subjects, and to be quite honest I’m sure they’re nowhere on par with half of MIT’s applicants if you know what I mean.</p>
<p>The area I live in is fiercely competitive for the aforementioned subjects (not to stereotype, but I strongly suspect it has something to do with the large quantity of Asian Americans here). I guess what I’m trying to say is, if you’re good at math, but not a IMO-genius-medalist-level mathematician, you kind of learn your place among your peers around these parts.</p>