Chances at MIT?!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey,
what do you think would be my chances at making MIT? I am a senior...and would participate in ROTC (essays heavily involve the military), soccer, and track...could get some good recs from coaches/military professor...</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>-excellent essays
-don't know teacher recs.
-interview went well</p>

<p>-ACT Composite: 33, English: 33, Math: 34, Reading: 31, Science/Reasoning: 36
-SAT: 2230, Math: 800, Critical Reading: 670, Writing: 760
-Math Level 2: 760, Physics: 700, Chemistry: 650
-PSAT: 200, Math: 69, Critical Reading: 60, Writing: 71
-AP Exams: German Language: 5, United States History: 4
-Current courses: AP Calculus, AP English, AP Art History, AP German V, AP Physics, Government, Psychology, JROTC
-GPA: 4.19 weighted; 4.0 unweighted on a 4.0 scale
-Class Rank: 3 of 336
- American Mathematics Competition 12 (AMC 12), school-winner with score of 112.5, spring 2006
- Qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination, 2006
-Three-time recipient of an Academic Letter, 2003-2006
-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medalist and Scholarship Winner, spring 2006
-Wells 21st Century Leadership Award and Scholarship Winner, spring 2006
-Kansas Honor Scholar, Fall 2006</p>

<p>Activities Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts/Venturing
-Awarded four Eagle Palms since obtaining the rank of Eagle
-Earned the rank of Eagle Scout in September of 2004
-Senior Patrol Leader
-Earned the Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts, 2001</p>

<p>High School Sports:
-Boys’ Soccer, Second Team All-State, Second Team All-League, First Team All-Region, appointed Varsity Co-Captain, Coach’s Award, JV Captain, two Varsity Letters, fall 2003-2006
-Boys’ Swimming, elected Varsity Co-Captain, two Varsity Letters, 2004-present
-Boys’ Track and Field, two Varsity Letters, two-time State Qualifier in the 4*800 meter relay, 2004-present
- Rifle Team, JROTC Expert Marksman, Varsity Letter, 2004-present
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
- Appointed Battalion Commander (head of JROTC unit), spring 2006
- Commissioned to Cadet Second Lieutenant, spring 2006
- Awarded Superior Cadet (top cadet in class), spring 2006
- Awarded Master Air Rifle Shooter (top shooter on JROTC rifle team), spring 2006
- Awarded “Top of JROTC Class” Distinction, spring 2006
- Appointed Cadet Command Sergeant Major, August 2005-present
- Commander of Best Drilled Platoon, spring 2005
- Awarded Best Individual Drill, spring 2004
- Awarded Cadet of the Year twice, 2003-2004; 2004-2005
- Awarded Cadet of the Month twice, December 2003; October 2004</p>

<p>School Organizations
- Student Council, Senior Class Representative, spring 2006-present
- National Honor Society, President, 2005-present
- Math Club, Tournament Coordinator, State Qualifier, Second Place at State Competition, Regional Qualifier, 2005-present
- Science Club, President, co-Founder, 2006-present
- Junior Class Cabinet, 2005-2006
- Science Knowledge Bowl, 2003-present
- I.D.E.A., 2003-present
- German Club, Vice President, 2004-present
- Scholars’ Bowl, Tournament Coordinator, State Qualifier, Regional Winner, two Varsity Letters, 2004-present</p>

<p>Summer Activities
- JROTC JCLC Summer Camp participant, physical fitness award, served as Battalion Commander, Company First Sergeant and Squad Leader, summers 2005 and 2006
- United States Military Academy at West Point Summer Leaders’ Seminar, summer 2006
- Boy’s State Delegate, Kansas State University, served as County Commissioner, summer 2006
- Youth Leadership Program, Valley Forge, PA, summer 2006
- Lifeguarding (see Work Experience) </p>

<p>Work Experience
Fort Leavenworth, part-time Lifeguard, Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), August 2006-present </p>

<p>Community Service
(by Organization)<br>
Boy Scouts: eighty (80) hours
JROTC: ninety (90) hours
NHS: twenty (20) hours</p>

<p>Total: one hundred and ninety hours (190)</p>

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<p>Rejected due to very low SAT scores. Sorry, but a 2230 doesn't cut it at MIT.</p>

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<p>hmm...what does anyone else think? btw, if it is at all relevant, I am a white, upper-middle class male</p>

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<p>I think he was kidding.</p>

<p>I would have given you the nodd.</p>

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<p>Are you kidding? Look at the average SAT scores for MIT; sure, they might cut some people a break, but those will be minorities, legacies, etc.</p>

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<p>Yes, the OP's test scores are slightly below average, but I would not say they are "very" low as you said. The scores are in range and apparently his other stats pushed him in.:rolleyes:</p>

<p>Why did the OP edit his post to remove the fact that he got accepted?</p>

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<p>Don't worry about test scores. My friend got into Wharton with a 2040, and 600s on his SAT IIs. He is white and of the middle class. There is a reason it is called holistic review of application. Write good essays and show passion.</p>

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<p>^The OP already said he got in, but edited his post. I'm guessing he is curious about what people think his chances "were."</p>

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<p>precisely Perky...I wish to gather a general understanding as to how difficult people believe it is to gain admittance into the esteemed institution...and of course whether or not people naturally believe that my chances are/would have been reasonable, due to the typically harsh "chances" responses for MIT...</p>

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<p>wow i didnt see that one coming
great job
congratulations
this is really motivating</p>

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<p>MIT is starting to look for applicants outside of the perfect score range and more well rounded with passions besides school.</p>

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<p>I don't know where you live. But I know a kid just got accepted this year with 2220 SAT from Midwest.</p>

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<p>Senior at my school, who is probably the smartest student ever to attend, was rejected from MIT. He had a full college schedule by the 10th grade and he scored a 35 on the ACT. Still didn't make the cut.</p>

<p>Thunderbird,</p>

<p>Why not look at the USAFA? I'm guessing by your screenname that you are interested in the USAF. The only bad thing about being so involved with JROTC and CAP is that they aren't looked at heavily in the admissions process. All they want to know is how long you were in and how far did you go, and that's it. Fighter pilot someday? Good luck, maybe I'll see you in the skies...</p>