<p>I know that this thread is almost two years old, and I hope that kdd got in, but I just wanted to point out that there are no secret ways of getting around your MIT application. Period. End of story.</p>
<p>Almost all of the applicants to MIT are extremely over-qualified (well, for the typical college student anyways) and yet most are turned away. Some students with less then average GPA's or SAT scores are accepted while those with a picture perfect application are denied.</p>
<p>MIT wants students who will fit in with the MIT crowd (which has a lot to do with personality) and more importantly being able to understand doing things the MIT way. If all you want is a piece of paper from a prestigious school, I would suggest somewhere else. </p>
<p>As MIT states all over their website, they encourage those who feel that MIT is a fit, and not just a desire.</p>