Chances for MIT?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Hi CC community
Haven't posted in the longest time - I'm a junior hoping to apply to some US schools next year from Canada, so I'm an int'l student :/
I'd love it if you guys could take some time to chance me. I get that some of these schools are a crapshoot, but any input would be great.</p>

<p>If you could chance me for MIT/Harvard/Berkeley/Yale, or really whatever you'd like, it'd be awesome :D thanks</p>

<p>Intended undergrad: Engineering (chemical or electrical)
GPA: 4.0
WGPA: 4.6
Secondary School Diploma Avg : 98%</p>

<p>IB Score: 44/45, HL Math 7, HL Chem 7, HL physics 7, SL Lit. 6, SL French 7, SL World History 7</p>

<p>SAT: 2350 - 800 math, 780 CR, 770 W
Rank: Our school doesn't do ranking, but top 5% of grade since gr 10, most likely 1st or 2nd
Income: low, ~40k
Special Awards: AIME (AMC) Invitation x1, VEX World Robotics Tournament invitation x2, PSAT Commended student score req., Ranked top 50 in NA for MUN, 4 Gold Scholastic Keys, 12 Silver Scholastic Keys, 4 Hon. Mentions, Various Poetry Contests, Poetry Publications, Multiple Math contest awards (Waterloo contests, Mathematica Contests, AMC Contests), 2nd in province for DECA, qualified for ICDC, Canada Wide Science Fair Silver Medal, Intel Science and Engineering Fair - Team Canada, 4th place grand prize award, Various MUN awards</p>

<p>EC's: Head of Computer Building Club, Head of Robotics Club, Head of Programming Club, Sec-Gen of MUN, Head of Math Society, Head of Science Club, Head of Literary Publication, Tutor Leader at Horizons (tutoring/comm service program), Varsity Crew (2 years as a cox), Varsity Badminton (2 years), Head of World Affairs Conference</p>

<p>Summer activities:
Grade 10 Summer - Lab research at University of Toronto with an oxford, harvard, stanford alumnus
Grade 11 Summer - Further Lab Research at U of T on science fair topic</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience: Tutor for several math programs, Tutor for SSAT Programs, internships
Volunteer Experience: ~400 hours, attended Canadian youth volunteer summit, consistent volunteering at an old age home</p>

<p>Country: CANADA
Hooks: serious 1/10,000,000 allergy condition... though i don't know if this works in my favour
Ethnicity: African - indian (3 generations in africa, before that; browntown!)
Sex: M</p>

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<p>Keep in mind that 9th grade will be evaluated also.</p>

<p>I think you stand as good of a chance as anyone at the mentioned schools, though as an international, the odds are not in your favor.</p>

<p>Finish your junior year strong!</p>

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<p>I can’t tell if these posts are serious because your stats are very unique. The ethnicity, good GPA , SAT scores, PSAT and amount of leadership is already good. Along with research initiative and stuff. As long as you can provide everything including the research supplement in your app. I think you stand a chance</p>

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<p>Thank god…you didn’t apply this year :smiley: yOU are awesome!!</p>

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<p>^^I agree:D</p>

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<p>Thanks for the feedback everyone!
Yeah, these are serious stats. My stats are pretty frickin weird XD
I’ve gotten involved in a lot of enjoyable stuff, some current-affairsy, some poetry related, and other stuff.
Well, good luck to everyone else as well!</p>

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<p>Wow… right now I’m a freshman in HS (in the US) and it’s things like your scores and EC’s that I hope to achieve. Hope u get in :)</p>

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<p>Many thanks dude :smiley:
I didn’t learn of CC till my sophomore year, but it’s been nothing but a help to me, and given me things to aspire to become.
If you message me, I can perhaps give you some advice, or at least what worked for me.</p>