Apply MIT through QuestBridge?

Applying to College
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<p>My family is low income and I am first generation to attend college, but I am not sure whether QB application can fully reflect myself. I participated in many math and physics contests but only a few "regular" extracurricular activities (sport, leadership, etc.). QB seems to overlook these (while MIT asks my AMC and AIME scores and provides enough space for achievements in math). Does MIT prefer students who are high-achieve in math and science than those who are well-rounded? Do I need to apply MIT through QB or just by MIT itself's EA?</p>

<p>Scores:
ACT: 32 (Another question: Is 32 too average for QB? for MIT? The deadline of QB is 9/30. Is it possible to submit the score of October test?)
SAT II: Math I,II, Physics: all 800
AP: BC cal, statistic, biology: all 5</p>

<p>Math and physics activities:
AMC 121.5
AIME 10/15
USAJMO 25
NYSML, ARML, PuMaC, HMMT, USAMTS
F=ma exam (physics)
USAPhO semifinalist
PROMYS summer program
Math Honor Society
New York Math Circle
Mouse Squad (robotics)</p>

<p>Other activity: (will this kill me?)
volunteer tutoring</p>

<p>Base on this, should I apply MIT through QB? Also, how will MIT evaluate this?</p>

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<p>Either is fine. QB is not affiliated with MIT in any way and using it gives you no inherent advantage, other than that it will highlight you as a high achieving, low income student. Use QB if you feel that the additional essays offer you more chance to talk about your background. If not, stick to the MIT app. If you’re low income enough to qualify for QB, the financial aid package you’ll receive at the end from MIT will be same regardless of how you apply.</p>

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<p>Three-quarters of last year’s match finalists scored lower than you on standardized testing: [2010</a> National College Match Finalist Profile](<a href=“http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-finalist-profile]2010”>http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-finalist-profile)</p>