<p>Don't hijack threads, and MIT and Caltech is a reach for almost everyone (including geniuses, you have to be something really special for it not to be a reach IMO)</p>
<p>^That's ridiculous.</p>
<p>Geniuses who really try to get into MIT/Caltech usually can get in if they have the normal amount of opportunities.</p>
<p>MIT's a safe match for RSI alumni, and at least a match for MITES alumni.</p>
<p>RSI and MITES are really special, IMO :)</p>
<p>Look, MIT isn’t ever a lock. Ever. Never ever ever.</p>
<p>Your scores will be fine for MIT. I know many people here that have scores just like yours. You’ve taken hard classes, done well in them, and do stuff other than just school. Relax, enjoy the application process, and don’t let people who think that scores are everything dictate your feelings about admissions.</p>
<p>-Snively
pseudo-MIT Admissions Blogger</p>