<p>Hi everybody!
As a sophomore I got a 1850 on my PSAT. I want to get at least a 2100 on my SAT this spring.
Of course I'm studying a lot already and will continue to put in a lot of time, but do you think this is a reasonable score to aim for? and how hard to attain?
Thank you!!</p>
<p>Of course it’s obtainable, it’ll take some effort. Think of it this way, that’s only an increase of ~80 points per section. If you’re already doing very well in one section (e.g. 750-800 on a particular section), you’d want to step up the other ones more.</p>
<p>Thanks for your answer, it makes sense.
As it turns out, I am interested in studying at MIT as well. I want to be a history major.
I have a 4.2 GPA, my extra curricular activities are: Gymnastics, Field Hockey (only 9th grade), Orchestra at the University of Hartford (Viola), volunteer at a local history museum, Model United Nations (I’m the secretary for the club), Banned Books Club, French Club and I’m also taking Geography courses at a local state university.
And saying my SAT score will be around 2100, what would you say about applying to MIT. At this point I’m not even sure I should bother seeing the low acceptance rate etc.
any thoughts?</p>
<p>I think it might still be a reach. Is 4.2 weighted or unweighted?
I feel that 2100 is still low for MIT, but that’s my take.</p>
<p>2100’s a bit low, but mine was lower – 2070.</p>
<p>MIT is very math/science intensive (you’ll have to take up to 18.02 multi-variable calculus, biology, chemistry, 8.01/02 mechanics and E/M, etc.), so you should take that into consideration. It does have a strong humanities program though.</p>
<p>Ok, I didn’t know about those required courses. I think that other schools are definitely better for me now that I’ve heard that. Thanks!</p>
<p>^ Personally, I wouldn’t go into MIT until grad school. I think that there are other fabulous colleges with a lower ranking that will give you less stress and a much better college experience.</p>
<p>@Schweiz12, but don’t take it as, “All you take are math and science courses.” That’s not true. Here’s a basic run-down of MIT’s “General Institute Requirements” (GIRs):</p>
<p>*two semesters of calculus (18.01, 18.02, etc.)
*two semesters of physics (8.01, 8.02, etc.)
*one semester of chemistry (5.111, 5.112 or 3.091)
*one semester of biology (7.012 or 7.013)
*eight semesters of humanities (HASS) courses
*four quarters worth of PE, swim test</p>
<p>Overall, it’s still a fairly “well-rounded” education. Of course, you can obtain credit for many of these courses via AP credit or passing an Advanced Standing Exam. It’s your decision, though. You still have two years to think about it!</p>
<p>^That’s actually not bad at all… I meet all requirements except the swim test…</p>
<p>Umm these are classes that you take <em>at</em> MIT. That doesn’t include classes relating to your major.</p>
<p>Thanks rspence! I’ll still look in to MIT because those requirements don’t sound too bad, but there’s still the fact I most likely with not be accepted!</p>
<p>It is possible scores can go up quickly by studying</p>