<p>It is not looking for well rounded per se, but either way, you could should try to increase your verbal scores.</p>
<p>And, it always looks better if you are able to handle the English language considerably.</p>
<p>thats true. I increased my grammar from a 21 to a 25 on the ACT. I still have a lot of chances to improve before I apply. I probably will reach a 29 before I apply. Is there anything else I can do to increase my chances.</p>
<p>the only other thing I can think of is GPA and good ECs...</p>
<p>Also, if you are good at problem-solving math, MIT always likes USAMO qualifiers....</p>
<p>And, the only thing I can think of at the moment, is research in math.</p>
<p>what is research in math like? What do people research? Oh yeah, i am taking the amc 12 in january and will most likely make it. Last year I made it to the aime but I did not advance any further. Maybe this year I will.</p>
<p>bump bump...</p>
<p>Okay... my 2 cents:</p>
<p>I took Calc BC as a sophmore. I've taken Calc III, Diff Eqs, and I'm taking Complex Analysis & Linear Algebra as a senior in HS.</p>
<p>Realistically, you're not that advanced. You might be going at a faster pace than, say, 98% of students, but there are many kids I know who've finished up Calc BC as a freshman or sophmore. I don't think maxing out on the Math SAT II or the Math part of the ACT will be particularly impressive to colleges either. You're different, but not necessarily attractive enough to colleges that can attract top students anyways.</p>
<p>If English is your fourth language (wow - that's impressive), then I'd concentrate on trying to improve your language skills. If you play your cards right, you could write a cool essay on how you didn't let language barriers stop you, etc...</p>
<p>You definitely are intelligent, but you need to evaluate how to work around your language barrier. I'd definitely suggest taking the TOEFL. What are your first 3 languages?</p>
<p>PS: You don't need to bump the thread so often - once a day would do fine.</p>
<p>Hey, thanks for the advice. Your pretty advanced. I'm not stopping at those two courses over summer. I'm going to continue to keep taking more in the fall and winter. My first 3 languages are russian, french, and greek. I am mostly russian. My parents started to speak english a little later than when I did. I would like to know which schools I have a good chance of getting in to in the top 10 I listed. That would help me the most.</p>
<p>this is my 300th post.</p>
<p>You have an interesting background, so if you can raise your scores in the languages, you have a strong chance. If you are fluent in french, I'd suggest that you study for and take the SAT II in French. Make sure that colleges know about your language situation.</p>
<p>I can't really predict where you have a shot, because you are a very unique case. I'd say that because of your math scores, most of those schools are possible for you. Still, I'd raise your non-math scores.</p>
<p>ok, thanks again. I am going to take the french hopefully. I will raise everything by the time I graduate.</p>
<p>Yes, you are advanced at math.</p>
<p>No, those top scores alone will not get you into the schools you want. Your unique background and multicultured appeal will help, but essays, leadership, and research are all important factors. I find that your ACT composite is very low considering your math score, and I don't know about your SAT, but these scores will need to go up. Its not that the scores are very important, but you want to reach a minimum above your level so that you are strongly in the applicant pool. </p>
<p>Good luck with your admissions process.</p>
<p>thanks. I haven't taken the SAT yet. I am signed up for it for the January one.</p>
<p>should I still take the SAT?</p>
<p>5 days left for me to sign up. Can people still give me some advice.</p>
<p>Damn, how is this kid not considered "very advanced"?? I took AB Calc last year as a junior (my school doesn't offer BC) and I was the first person from my school to do that in four years. Then you look at other places where you have to be in BC Calc when you're 12 to be "advanced" :p</p>
<p>thanks, but because I am advanced in math, would that make up for low gpa and test scores that much.</p>
<p>bump bump bump</p>
<p>First of all, I think you have practically no chance at schools like MIT, Stanford, Princeton, etc. with your scores and GPA. You are relatively advanced in math, but not to the extent that it is a hook to get you into a school like MIT. There are students who are more advanced, and those are the ones getting into MIT. </p>
<p>Secondly, I think we can assume with one year left of high school that you will be able to raise your scores at least to a 29 or so- which would help you greatly. Some improvement comes with just familiarity with the test.</p>
<p>If you do raise your scores, some good schools to consider: U Chicago, Michigan, Berkeley, UCLA, Wisconsin, Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western, Rochester, Syracuse. If your scores raise quite a lot (like to 31 or so), then Northwestern, Cornell, and Wash U would be good possibilities.</p>
<p>Hmm...I have to disagree. I think that if you improve your gpa and your scores, and write passionately about your ECs, you do have a chance. But I agree with chocolateluvr's choice of other good schools--you want to be safe.</p>
<p>Sorry, I didn't read this whole thread...how could he increase his GPA by much? I would think even if he got a 4.0 next semester, his GPA could only go up to around 3.7 or so, which still isn't very high for those schools. I do think though, it's ok to have 1-2 high reaches if you are applying to many other schools, so if MIT is what you really want, there's no harm in trying, I just think your chances are very slim.</p>