Chances for EAPS or CEE kid

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I'm thinking about going into either Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences or Civil & Environmental Engineering and I've heard how awesome MIT is and all, so here goes nothing...</p>

<p>I'm currently a junior from a competitive public in the northeast</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9
WGPA: 4.6
SAT I: 2190 (800 M), retaking for 2250+
SAT II: Bio - 800, Math 2 - 800, taking Chem this spring
AP: Comp Sci A - 5, Bio - 5 (self studied), Enviro - 4 (self studied)
Courseload: most rigorous possible in all areas, skipped one year of math, science, and comp sci, finishing all bio and chem courses this year, so I'll either do independent study or take bio and chem courses at Princeton next year</p>

<p>Environmental Club - President, founder
Debate League - President, Vice President, Varsity team
Tutoring Society - VP, tutor
Amnesty International - Publicity Officer
Model United Nations
French National Honors Society</p>

<p>Not too many awards/honors right now, but I'm doing mad science stuff this year like USABO, USNCO, USACO, AMC 12, NJ Envirothon, National Ocean Sciences Bowl, NJ Science League, and my local ISEF-qualifying science fair.</p>

<p>I was also nominated by my school for NJ Governor's School on the Environment.</p>

<p>My two main passions are environmental science and public issues, but I want to pursue environmental science in college.</p>

<p>So... what do you guys think? Also, how strong is MIT for EAPS and CEE?</p>

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<p>hahaha you said you were a CEE kid and I thought you were an RSI alum...</p>

<p>[sorry I don't do chances posts...]</p>

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<p>youll do fine! make sure your essays, most imporant part, are stellar.</p>

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<p>We have the exact same stats. I have a 2190 and 800's on Bio and Math IIC and am a USABO Semifinalist (almost finalist...damn). I got deferred EA...I guess we'll see what happens RD.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys! Anyone else?</p>

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<p>Bumpppppp.</p>

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<p>you look pretty good, make friends with your teachers and counselors so you get nice recs =)</p>

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<p>biomath, i was one question away from making semifinalist. so dont be too sad :)</p>

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<p>Yeah my GC and I are really close. Not completely sure about teacher recs yet, though.</p>

<p>Gah, I'm spending my winter break studying for USABO. Any tips? :)</p>

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<p>Bring
Up
My
Post</p>

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<p>Ok ok LAST BUMP I promise.</p>

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<p>You have as chances that are as good as anyone else's. The thing I like most about your academic profile is the consistency in your clubs. Although it's not "consistent" literally, you participate in MANY clubs that justify your speech and debate skills, along with your participation in many science competitions. MIT likes passion, and you definitely show it in this brief look.</p>

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<p>Aw thanks haha.</p>

<p>At first I was kinda afraid that they'd see that I'm not as hardcore math/science as many other applicants since I try to maintain a balance between environmental science and public policy. Thanks for the optimism. :)</p>

<p>Also, I'm prepping like mad for USABO so I think I have a chance of being a semifinalist. Also, judging by the abstracts of previous winners at my local science fair, the competition will probably be fairly incompetent and they give out tons of categoral awards; I think I have a good chance at getting some of those as well. I hope it helps contribute to my competence in science haha.</p>