<p>But, do those schools look at weighted? Because if they do, by the time I apply, if I pull all A's, may gpa can be a 3.9. THat is only if they look at all weighted.</p>
<p>Don't assume schools look at weighted. </p>
<p>I still think you have a chance at M.I.T. ESPECIALLY with a score of 36!!!!!!!! 36 is amazing especially if you are mostly interested in math. Although M.I.T. is not "ivy-league," the greatest mind in the country Noam Chomsky works there!!!! </p>
<p>Your chances at M.I.T. are good, but you need to raise your scores. It is very possible to raise your scores and gpa. You were going to summer school, right? So, work your tail off. </p>
<p>I do not think M.I.T. is as narrow-minded as the regular ivy-league schools where heritage and lineage matter. Although, it would be worth mentioning to M.I.T. that you have family that go there.</p>
<p>I think it would work in your favor that English is a second language to explain your scores on the ACTs, however, do not make it sound like an excuse. 23-25 is pretty average as far as ACT scores are...do not try to "aim" for a certain score...aim for a perfect score. Although, at least a 27-29 should be fine. A 30-32, however, is probably a sure shot in.</p>
<p>Again, I strongly believe M.I.T. is very possible especially if your strength is math.</p>
<p>Try to be the "well-rounded" guy.</p>
<p>If you can, take a course for the ACTs. The course should significantly improve your score.</p>
<p>Hm... One thing I've found is that GPA counts for a LOT. Even MIT doesn't want students who are only proficient in one subject. Take more advanced math courses if you really want that to be your ticket in, improve those scores, and reeeally work on that GPA. I believe they look at unweighted and weighted. Average UNweighted is, i would imagine, around 3.8-3.9. Thats how it is with similarly top schools.</p>
<p>I really think you guys are over-estimating his chances...I also have a 3.6UW GPA (with a 4.3 W- much higher than his). I have a strength in math as well- currently (as a senior) taking multivariable calculus. I took ap programming, ap physics b, ap physics c: mech...so it's obvious my strength is math. Also many related extracurriculars, such as robotics team and research. I have a 34 ACT with 34 math and 36 science, an SAT with a 790 math, and SATII math 2 800. Considering this, I still got deferred from Cornell (which is much easier to get into than MIT). Very few people get into MIT with a 1220...their 25%-75% is 1410-1560...and so many people that apply have a lot more going for them than being pretty good at math (such as being a great athlete). Frankly, getting a 30 even would not make you a sure shot in...A 30 is a 1340, still significantly below their 25th percentile. It would still be a reach at that point. In fact, I'm relatively certain it would be a bit of a reach even if you had a 36...the GPA is pretty low for MIT. Keep in mind the 16% acceptance rate. </p>
<p>Again, I am not discouraging you from applying to MIT. If that is where you want to go, there is no harm in trying. Just don't expect to get into a school of that calibur. Look at schools where your scores are in or above range, and then pick 1 or 2 big reaches.</p>
<p>For those who are unfamiliar with ACTs, a perfect score is a 36. I don't think anyone can ignore a perfect score. It is similar to someone who gets a perfect score on the SATs. Gpa counts a lot, but the scores of ACTs also count. I read about the importance of each...SAT/ACT scores equal the importance of gpa.</p>
<p>The difference between ACTs and SATs is location.</p>
<p>No, michi, this is not a perfect score. That is like getting 800 on one section. Lots of people do it. His other sections are not good. I got a 36 on science (perfect score), but the 32 reading, and 34 english and math pulled my overall score down to a 34- so I am familiar with ACTs. His GPA (most important) is very low, and his ACTs (second most important) are also extremely low. Overall, he got equivalent of 1220. Maybe you were misunderstanding that the 36 was in one section, not the composite score...</p>
<p>You're obviously advanced at math, since youll finish Calc BC as a junior, while taking all of those other math courses, and getting a 36 on the ACT, which is all really really good. But I don't think that just high scores and advanced math classes are enough. If I were you, I'd do more. There are a lot of contests and stuff that you should probably try, like the USAMTS, and the AMC, and maybe you could start a math club or something at your school. If you want more information about stuff like this, you should go to <a href="http://www.artofproblemsolving.com%5B/url%5D">www.artofproblemsolving.com</a>.</p>
<p>I am aware that his composite score was low, but the particular section matters. You are trying to compare the ACTs and SATs to each other, and it does not work that way.</p>
<p>Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
<a href="http://www.mit.edu%5B/url%5D">www.mit.edu</a>
Average SAT score: V: 712; M: 755
Average ACT score: 32
Do you go to this school? Tell us what you think! </p>
<p>Here is what I found about the average ACT scores of MIT. Shamefully, the only resource was CosmoGirl (that I could find for ACTs but boatloads for SATs). My advice was pretty accurate...try to improve ACT scores...a 30-32 is a sure shot in. A 36 in just math is pretty impressive, but getting a composite score of 30 would be a sure shot in.</p>
<p>Sorry, I messed it up...improving the rest of his scores to a 30 and keeping the 36...agh! This is a tongue twister</p>
<p>to try and clear up the confusion, i have a 36 in the math, not the entire test. If I had a 36 on the whole test, I would think that I would be in at MIT, and not post this. People are mostly talking about MIT. I listed other schools in the top 10. MIT is not the only school I would like to go to. Could you tell me my chances at the other ones, please?</p>
<p>Michikoduke..again, you still have not proved your point. I took the ACTs and the SATs, and I happen to know a lot about each. If having a 36 in a section is so impressive, how come a 36 in science did not get me into a less competitive school? A 30 is still 2 points below a 32, which is a huge difference. A 30 is in no way a sure shot in. The average person (with a 32 ACT) that gets into MIT has FAR higher than a 3.6UW GPA...that is extremely low. Did you get into MIT, michikoduke? What were your scores?</p>
<p>I just looked at your past posts, and see that you are an undergraduate student at Kent State. So, where do you get your knowledge of admissions into elite universities? At least I have seen how hard admissions are first-hand. Numberone- I gave you a list of colleges that you'd have a good chance at a little while back.</p>
<p>If you are a junior, take the AMC's this year =). If you qualify for USAMO, you will have a very very good chance at MIT!</p>
<p>i saw that, but I would like to know right now if I have a shot at those schools listed. I know i will improve, but i want to know where I am now. I've asked that about a trillion times and people just keep telling me to improve. I GOT THAT. I want to know where I am now. Is it that hard of a question. I know that right now I have no chance for MIT. I know I can't get into harvard. I want to know if I have a chance at a top 10 school in math, a decent chance, not a reach.</p>
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<p>Um a 36 on the ACT does NOT garuntee you an admission to MIT.</p>
<p>I'm going to take the AMC 12 this january. I have been practicing a lot for it. I most likely will continue to the aime, and hopefully continue again to the USAMO.</p>
<p>Agreed with shravas.</p>
<p>Moving on, decent chance at Michigan. Cornell, Chicago, and Berkeley are currently reaches, but they are not unrealistic, especially if you get your scores up. I'd say visit Cornell and Chicago, and if you like one, apply ED, because that helps your chances a lot. Other than that, the list is high reaches.</p>
<p>i visited chicago a while ago. It was nice, but not my kind of school. Did not like the city.</p>
<p>Why are you getting upset over such a trivial matter? Geez, just because you did not get into the school of your choice? As a matter of fact, I am a senior at Kent State University!!!! I am more worried about getting into grad school and my GREs and Praxis exams. I know a great deal about many schools. My husband, currently enrolled at Morehouse University, just got an invitation to visit Northwestern's law school. (that means he will be flown to Chicago with room and board free of charge just to help him with the "decision" porocess). He scored a 171 on his LSATs, so he is planning on applying to Harvard, Standford, and the University of Chicago. I am planning on applying to the University of Chicago for GRADUATE school. My concentration is area is child psychology and develoment. You have to be kidding...please...don't get upset over trivial matters. </p>
<p>My ACT score was a 32. </p>
<p>I am currently working on a research thesis AND working on numerous PUBLICATIONS. </p>
<p>Why are people so trivial?</p>
<p>I've also heard bad things about cornell like the way they treat their undergraduates. It is also the hardest ivy to graduate from.</p>