<p>Hello Guys! This is my first post here, so please excuse my noobness. lol
Initially, my aim had always been to get into MIT. I will now indicate my current status both academically and non-academically. Btw, I am an American studying in Turkey, currently a junior. Therefore, months left for my application and I would be pleased to receive your valuable comments for admission.
SAT I : 790 ( math) 690 writing 680 critical reading
SAT II: Physics 790 Maths 2 780
Current GPA 4.95 / 5.00
However, there is something I am afraid of. My class rank.. It is 45 among 535 people... It is because I am taking the most rigorous program that my school offers. It is the National Curriculum with the IB Curriculum. This immense program challenges me as well as reduces my average ( currently 89/100). There are lots of people taking the easiest courses and getting ahead of me. But I know that MIT loves students who challenge themselves. So, as I do academically, I challenge myself non-academically as well! I organize helping organizations for poor and disabled people. I have also participated the national science fair and made a project that became famous all over the country. Surprisingly, my project was on the news. I am also going to represent my school in the national physics olympiad next week. I have participated harvard summer school, principles of physics, and gained 8 credits. I am a licensed shooter. I play the piano very well. I am into programming and know Basic and C++. And, btw, my elder brother, who is a renowned professor in a prestigious college ( I wouldn't like to indicate his name or the college's) got his MS and PhD from MIT.
SO, That is all folks! I would greatly appreciate your valuable comments ( especially about my class rank) and thank you for sparing your time to read my post! Have a wonderful day!</p>
<p>Work on your scores, note MIT has one f the highest average CR scores in the country. They lso want to see math/science competitions.</p>
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<p>You might have a good chance. I was admitted to MIT’s class of 2016 so I know what they’re looking for.</p>
<p>If possible you might want to participate in math competitions. Pretty much everyone I know who got into MIT participated in USAMO or MOP. However, in Turkey it’s a bit different. I believe they have their own national olympiad, in which the top qualifiers advance to IMO. Going to IMO really strengthens an application.</p>
<p>Also, you might want to retake the SAT or the subject tests in order to notch those 800s on math/science. They simply look better than a 790. Overall, your SAT scores are pretty solid. Keep in mind my reading score was a mere 610 and MIT still accepted me.</p>
<p>Other than that, your application looks pretty solid. Keep those grades up. Good luck!</p>
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