Am I qualified for MIT or not?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I am an international (Korean) student looking for some advice. What are my chances at MIT? I intend to choose Math as my major. Please, I need as many opinions as I can get.</p>

<p>Please remember that as an international student, my chances are significantly reduced. (Most colleges' acceptance rate of international students are about 10% of their total acceptances if I am not mistaken.) Not to mention that most Korean students have stellar grades and SAT scores. (This is where being asian is a disadvantage.)</p>

<p>Also, please don't sugar-coat anything - that would only falsely get my hopes up...</p>

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<p>If you could take the time to answer any of these questions, you would instantly be characterized as a kind and awesome person by me. No but seriously, I need help.</p>

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<p>I can’t tell you what admissions would say your chances (no one can). But here’s some advice.
Your SAT score is fine. I’d say you might want to take your SAT Bio or consider another science-based SAT subject test (perhaps physics as you took AP Physics). 690 is a bit on the lower end. MIT will judge how well you’ve done against the opportunities you’ve had.
One of the things you might be missing is a passion. Do you have one extracurricular or class or subject that you really enjoy? How could you show your passion on your application?
Being an international student does make it harder for you to get in. But if you want to go to MIT, you should definitely apply. After all, your chances aren’t 0% unless you never submit an application.</p>

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<p>It’s a toss-up. Apply, because you never know.</p>

<p>You should retake your biology SAT 2 and before you write your essays you should read this: [The</a> Match Between You And MIT | MIT Admissions](<a href=“http://mitadmissions.org/apply/process/match]The”>What we look for | MIT Admissions)</p>

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<p>I think Mikalye is probably the only one who would be able to assess an international students’ chances as he is an interviewer for international students. Given your record, I’d say it could go either way if you were a domestic candidate.</p>

<p>I agree with lidusha that you should retake bio, or take another science SATII you think will be easier for you. I wouldn’t re-take the SATI unless it is for another school. </p>

<p>Your best bet would be to find out the records of other international students who got in and who didn’t, particularly those from Korea and/or Koreans who are living in N. America. Your record may be viewed differently than someone who went to a Korean school.</p>

<p>The best answer most of us can offer here is that the standards go way up for international students.</p>