<p>(I think I want to double major in physics and math…)</p>
<p>I’m wondering if I have a good chance of getting accepted.</p>
<p>9th grade courses:</p>
<ul>
<li>AP Calculus BC (A/5)</li>
<li>AP Statistics (A/5)</li>
<li>Biology (A)</li>
<li>English (A)</li>
<li>French III (A)</li>
<li>American Government (B, pretty mad about that…)</li>
</ul>
<p>Courses I will take this fall (I will be homeschooling):</p>
<ul>
<li>Physics at a local college</li>
<li>Chemistry at a local college</li>
<li>Macroeconomics, through a college’s distance education program</li>
<li>Self-studying AP English Literature and AP English Language & Composition</li>
<li>Self-studying AP European History and AP World History</li>
<li>Worldwide Online Olympiad Training Program (<a href=“http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Classes/AoPS_C_WOOT.php[/url]”>http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Classes/AoPS_C_WOOT.php</a>)</li>
</ul>
<p>Extracurriculars: (I think this area is really weak…)</p>
<ul>
<li>I started a math club at my school last year and we participated in several competitions, including the AMC and AIME.</li>
<li>I have been participating in chess club since middle school and have always been one of the top 2 players in the club. I also participated in many USCF tournaments.</li>
<li>Ping pong club =P</li>
<li>I am very involved with my religion, and have won several national religious competitions.</li>
<li>I have programming experience and I have designed several professional websites.</li>
<li>All or nearly all of my free time is spent studying math. Seriously…</li>
</ul>
<p>I’m not really sure if some of those are extracurriculars but it’s the best I can do…</p>
<p>Thanks for reading all of that… I just want to know if I have a good chance at getting into Caltech/MIT.</p>
<p>Oh, and about SAT's: In 7th grade I got 670/670=1340. On the PSAT this year I got 2080 (800 math, 670 writing, and 610 critical reading I think). I'm going to take the SAT again this fall and I'm hoping for 2100-2200...</p>
<p>Hmmm, I'm just wondering, why would you want to leave high school so early in the game, I mean there's so much more for you to learn and grow and mature. Plus, it's going to be hard to be accepted in a setting of 17 and 18 yr olds who will merely look upon you as some of child prodigy and most likely ignore. So sorry if I'm being harsh, but I think you would definitely benefit to apply with your own graduating class for personal reasons, though you feel up to it then go ahead with it, but that's just my $0.02</p>
<p>Well the thing is, I feel like I'm just wasting my time in high school (the classes are as boring as *) and, in some of the classes I'm already taking, everyone else is in the 16-18 age range. I made some very good friends among them too, so it's not like I won't be accepted (I think).</p>
<p>If you feel confident and comfortable enough in your choice then follow through with it. Only you know what is the best decision for yourself and for your welfare. So if you feel as if you're not being challenged in high school then I guess college is the right place for you, so I'm not going to protest anymore if you know what's the best decision for yourself, just be aware of what will be expected of you is all.</p>
<p>It's very difficult for someone even your age to get accepted into college. That's why those who do it frequently make the national news (it's a rare occurence). You can use your time now to do things like research and stuff you like to do to help your resume later and to enjoy it now. You might not have such free time again.</p>
<p>Uh, RockyRoadAhead, even I know that's not true. There are many juniors who get into MIT and similar colleges. In fact, many colleges even have early admission programs.</p>
<p>OptimusPrime, your reply would be more helpful to me if you stated what I am lacking...</p>
<p>honestly, if you dont want to go to highschool anymore dont start college so early. instead do gap year stuff like travel, volunteering, etc. you can also take classes in the mean time and expand your horizons. you dont need to go to college period so no reason to jump into it just because you want to be done with highschool. i know im not going to be 100% ready to go to college after my 4 years of high school (i can barely believe that im a senior now) and cant see how someone who just finnished freshman year can think he is ready for colege. your sats arent the best (but amazing for a 9th grader) and your gpa is on the low side for your top colleges (but you only had 1 year of school). the best thing for you maybe is to go to CC for 2 years and then apply to your top choices. it cant hurt and may be the best of both worlds for you because you will be in a colegite setting, but still at home and not as intense as MIT, Caltech, and JHU.</p>
<p>If you stay in high school, you'll be able to become more involved in school activities, gain leadership positions, get close relationships with teachers, dabble in some community service projects, etc. Those things, on top of your stellar academic performance, will make you a really attractive applicant to the schools you're considering. I guess if you're going to be homeschooled, it will be harder to become involved in the ways I just mentioned, but regardless, in a couple of years you will become a much more multi-dimensional person. </p>
<p>Leaving high school a couple of years early doesn't just mean you'll be entering college a few years early... It also means you'll be entering the working world earlier. I would think hard about depriving yourself of your last few years of youth before jumping in to the real world right away. The great thing about being in your last years of high school and in college is that you have independence but not much responsibility... Why make that time shorter than it already is? There's no rush.</p>
<p>With that said, I really commend your accomplishments so far. You've done a lot at a young age, and I admire your passion for learning. I'm sure you'll be successful whenever you decide to go to college! :)</p>
<p>I think your top three choices are definitely huge reaches. Considering you are going to be a sophomore when you apply, that means you'll only have your 9th grade final grades on your transcripts which is not alot to go by when making admissions decisions. On top of that, you are homeschooling sophomore year, which, while is impressive and your course load is certainly challenging, simply doesn't give the adcoms any way to really measure how your are doing except for the couple of AP tests and college finals which will only come at the end of the year (way after the decisions would have been made). Considering the lack of sufficient records, I think your chances are not good. </p>
<p>In addition, there are a couple of things you might want to consider before you jump onto the college bandwagon. One is whether you want a high school diploma, since various states have certain requirements which you must take to receive one. If you don't satisfy those, then you might end up being saddle with say...1 year of Phys. Ed. and a year of health in college which isn't too fun. Another is whether you are truly ready to interact and live with a bunch of 17/18 year olds when you yourself is 15/16(?), by interacting I mean not only in class but also at parties and in awkward situations. Please think thoroughly about your decision and don't let yourself be fooled by the "glamour" of going to college.</p>
<p>BTW: I was admitted as a junior and I can definitely tell you that it isn't easy.</p>
<p>I know you feel like you're wasting your time in high school but these are the best years of your life, do you actually want to leave so early. People who leave high school early or don't go to high school at all endup regretting it and wishing that they could go back, many face psychological problems later example: child actors, not necessarily saying that it was because of not going to high school. ..either way if you're that intrested at going to college, go ahead but in my opinion its a mistake, or you're lieing about you're stats and situation.</p>
<p>There certain things you learn in high school that you wont learn from a textbook, real life problem solving is an important trait to have.</p>
<p>UMBC is still a moderately selective school and you'll probably need to really put some effort into your application. Other than that, I wish you good luck.</p>
<p>I'd say that if you've done well at USAMO or similiar level competition in other areas, or have put out some nice research articles you have a good chance at MIT/Caltech, at least definitely at Caltech (I was admitted to both, attending Caltech). However, if you were a senior and applying with those stats, MIT/Caltech would be a reach, and I can't see how early graduation is an advantage.</p>
<p>But I didn't see the OP list any research papers or major national math/science/engineering competitions/awards. The only thing I can see is AMC and AIME but not USAMO, perhaps clarification is needed.</p>
<p>I got close to USAMO last year but I didn't make it. This year I'm hoping to do really good on the USAMO, but it would be too late by then anyway...</p>