Are my EC's good enough for MIT??? Please help/give advice

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<p>Hey I took a trip to Nepal/Tibet a few months ago and volunteered and conducted independent primary research there about the medical and hospital systems. When I got back I wrote a 4000+ word essay on it and how it effects peoples lives. I am hoping to get this work published.</p>

<p>I also went to Ecuador and the Galapagos to study Marine and Rainforest Ecology.</p>

<p>This summer I will be taking Independent Studies classes in Chemistry where I will work with a professor at my local university (summer after sophomore year).</p>

<p>I also volunteer at a hospital (+100 hours), work there, am on the Science Olympiad team, Model United Nations team (hopefully captain of both at the end of junior year), hockey for four years of High School (2jv 2varisty), member of the Culture and Community Committee (appointed by teacher/principal/counselor), and will soon be on the board of a Non-Profit organization that raises money for cancer research (family member on the board).</p>

<p>Are these good extracurriculars? They aren't my only ones but definitely the big ones.</p>

<p>I am very interested in Science and am taking IB Biology, IB Chemistry, and IB Physics next year.</p>

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<p>They are good, but don’t show much passion in math/science. Students that apply to MIT generally have top notch math/science extracurriculars.</p>

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<p>Do you have any suggestions? I was thinking about taking some classes in Chemistry and Biology at the University? What else can I do?</p>