Hi everyone! I’m an international high school student. Next year I will study abroad (high school) in US, and since I want to study physics in US, I’ll apply to those school :
1.) MIT
2.) University of Chicago
3.) Princeton
4.) Boston University
SCORE AND GRADES:
SAT 1 : 2100/2400
SAT II Math 2: 800/800
SAT II Physics : 800/800
GPA : In my country there is no GPA, (next year in US my goal is to have a GPA of 3.9+)
Additionaly, next year in US I’ll do 3 AP’s (Calculus, Physics and Bio)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
1.) attend Oxford Physics summer course
2.) Top 1% in Scientific Subjects in my school (1000+ students)
3.) 20+ hours volunteer in a foundation for Haiti
4.) achieved a valid certificate of an online course (EdX) at Boston University (Linear system of differential equation)
5.) Played Basketball for 6 year and won in 2011 a National Tournament
- 2 strong letter of recommendations...
What do you think?
I would say you have a very good chance for all of your choices
You have a good chance but you never know with MIT and Princeton. They are the most difficult on your list. I will say if you can take the SAT again, then you should take the test since MIT and Princeton are top schools so a 2250+ will be great.
How are the section scores? You do need to bring up your SAT scores for these schools.
650 CR , 800 M, 650 W
Yes, I think I Will retake SAT 1, what do you think is the minimum score to be in a “safe zone” for MIT and princeton?
Last, di you think 2100 is enough for Chicago and ? I read that the average score is about 1600…
Thanks!
There is no guarantee or minimum score to be in the safe zone, but you can increase your chances with a 2250+. I will say 750 on each section will be enough. Good luck!
There is no safety zone, but the mid 50 for CR and W at MIT are both 690-790. You have both sections far below the 25th percentile. Your info on UChicago is wrong. Average score is near 1600 out of 1600 (CR+M only) is about right.