<p>Hi, I applied to MIT EA, simply because I was a QuestBridge finalist but didn't get matched (I heard they only offered like 3 student for that scholarship) so I got deferred back to EA.
My SAT score is 1840 and ACT is 29. I know, horrible. Now what are the features that I hope they could overlook?</p>
<p>• I would say my SAT II are on their caliber: 750 on physics and math 2, so it shows my passion for physics and how much time I devote my time in to science and mathematics (which can be extended through my EC as well)
• Top 20 at school
• QuestBridge Finalist
• President of Physics Club
• VP of Math Club
• VP of Engineering Club
• First Generation, parents never graduated high school
• Came to the US 4 years ago.
• Great essays, rare and unique life story that shows my character.
• Great Recs
• Self-teaching college courses through MIT Opencourseware
• Participated in COSMOS - summer science research - I researched about Dark Matter, learned Particle Physics and Cosmology</p>
<p>So the point is, I'm not a well-rounded person. I am a specialist in math and science and I possess a rich amount of knowledge in them. (i received a 35 in math in ACT but the rest brought me down) Although I do play tennis varsity, piano, etc thus I'm pretty good at them, I never really participated in competitions and such in them. Do you think they accept people that aren't well-rounded like me? </p>
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Yes, but not with 1840/29 IMO. Expand your search.</p>
<p>I agree with skieurope, very unlikely with those scores. </p>
<p>Well, you will know in 5 days, as EA comes out on Sat. at 3:16 pm. Sorry I can’t see it either though. </p>
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Actually he won’t; he indicates in the original post that he was not matched via QB, therefore he’s been deferred to RD.</p>
<p>@skieurope haha actually I will. I got an option which one I want to apply, EA or RD. So I picked EA. I’ll be hearing from it in 5 days. probably rejected, I’ll see. thnx for the honest comment tho. </p>
<p>Hey there, do yourself a favor and don’t listen to the comments above. I have a ton of friends currently at MIT, stayed on campus several times, it’s lovely. I know several admits with 1800 SAT scores. I met a guy whose composite ACT score was 19. Neither had major research accomplishments, or international awards, or anything; just incredibly passionate (for lack of a better term) people. Go get em (and get off College Confidential. It’s a cesspool, especially when it comes to MIT predictions: there is no formula.)</p>
<p>Admissions will not want to set you up for failure or to see you struggle and have a miserable time. If they believe you can engage and thrive with the pace and level of inquiry of the MIT experience, you will be considered alongside your peer group in the application process. If you have great recommendations coming out of COSMOS, for example, and your essays and sense of excitement and purpose are a match, you may be a serious candidate. As with all other serious candidates, acceptance rates are low enough that there is also an element of luck.</p>
<p>You have the low score wicket to overcome (in giving them confidence you will succeed), and then the “numbers” wicket.</p>
<p>So, it depends on your application packet and it depends on your luck. Your packet is in.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>@CourtneyThurston @ItsJustSchool Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Well, let’s hope for the best and prepare for the worst haha</p>