Chance a friend?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I told my friend about this website, and now she wants to be chanced for MIT. Here are her stats:</p>

<p>Asian American Female
From Maryland, Public High School
GPA: 3.89</p>

<p>Test Scores:
SAT: 2100 (660 reading, 730 math, 710 writing)--Will Retake
SATII: Math II: 740 (Will retake)
APs:
---Gov't & Politics: 3
---BC Calc 4/Subscore 5
---World History: 5</p>

<p>IB Diploma Candidate
Senior Year Classes are all IB, plus Symphonic Band</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Piano for 12 years; have played at embassies, Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center. Helped win my school a Grammy Award for $5000
Swimming for 10 years, team captain junior and senior year
NHS: Environmental chair
Green Team Member
French Honor Society</p>

<p>Awards:
Smith Book Award
AP Scholar
Maryland Distinguished Scholar: $12,000 Scholarship for a Maryland State School
Community Service Hours: 314</p>

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<p>Don’t forget need second SATII in a science subject.</p>

<p>Test scores are on the low end, but she knows that. </p>

<p>Rec she contact the swim coach if she’s pretty good. Getting his/her support will help your friend stand out from the general crowd.</p>

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<p>She’s taking her SAT II in bio in November</p>

<p>Do you think she has a good chance then?</p>

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<p>Depends on how well she does.</p>

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<p>Well with the information right now…What does it look like?</p>

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<p>honestly, not great from what is listed.</p>

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<p>So what would help improve her chances?</p>

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<p>Significant science and/or math ECs</p>

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<p>Disagree. You do not need math or science ECs to get into MIT. </p>

<p>Why is she taking the SAT II again? Completely unworthwhile in terms of MIT. 700’s show academic competence - that’s it. I see far too many people giving SATs too much weight. After showing competence, it’s all about the essays and recommendations and who you are.</p>