Change me for MIT

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi</p>

<p>My name is Pedro and I am a student from Portugal. Lately I have been thinking of applying to some universities next year, being for now MIT my first choice. I am not really accustomed with the requirements yet, so if anyone more experienced could help, based on my currently academic achievements, what are my chances.</p>

<p>10th grade:</p>

<p>(1-20)
Portuguese-19
Maths-20
Physics and Chemistry-20
English-19
Philosophy-18
Biology and Geology-18
Physical Education-16</p>

<p>Average:18.57</p>

<p>11th grade:</p>

<p>(1-20)
Portuguese-18
Maths-20
Physics and Chemistry-20
English-20
Philosophy-19
Biology and Geology-19
Physical Education-17</p>

<p>Average:19</p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>-Projecto Quark!- a physics programme in Coimbra's University
-English Language School- doing CAE by the end of this year
-Karate (brown belt)
-Japanese (started last year)</p>

<p>Achievements so far:</p>

<p>-Best student in my class, both in 10th and 11th grade
-Honorable Mention in both regional and national physics Olympics
-One of the 20 pre-selected for the International Physics Olympics(May next year will have to do an exam, from which the best 9 get chosen)</p>

<p>National Exams:</p>

<p>(did then this week but based on the corrections)</p>

<p>Biology and Geology-19
Physics and Chemistry-19.4</p>

<p>And thats basically it. As you can see Physics is my passion. Next year I am planning of chosing both Physics and Chemistry as two separated courses. From what I have seen now I think MIT would be a great place to pursue my academics. However, I guess passion doesn't substitute achievements.</p>

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<p>anyone…?</p>

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<p>hard to say without standardized test scores</p>

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<p>Well you’ll have to sit for the standarized tests SAT to compare your syllabus to the american one (start with an online test from collegeboard.comm) because they’ll have to know how good you are in the american system!!</p>

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<p>Yeah, sit for the SAT see how you do. If you get 2350+ then you should be in good shape. However, you should try getting more EC’s.</p>

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<p>@ Practical: Do you think 2350 is a bit too much? Last 3 people who got into MIT from Bangladesh (including this year) had SATs of 2150 2100 and 2090 and even the Indian student admitted at MIT this year who had silver medal at IMO had SAT of around high 2000s I think.</p>

<p>I personally feel MIT requires students to be fit for MIT than anything. You have to challenge yourself to your maximum potential. Amianson you seem dedicated towards Physics- make sure you reach your prime. Your science background seems to be ideal for MIT. If you have problems with SAT take TOEFL- MIT also accepts that as an alternative to SAT.</p>

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<p>Definitely a low-reach. Being smart, bilingual, and foreign certainly increases your chances.</p>

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<p>*Don’t you think
(sorry couldn’t edit it)</p>

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<p>k ty for answers…I guess I will have to start planning on when to take my SATs…for what I have seen so far on their website it’s basically a multiple choice exam right? Btw any recommendations for prep books? because still the only preparation i had so far was based on the exam samples they published</p>

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<p>Getting super high SATs will never hurt you. Strive for the best SATs you can get, and you have a good shot. SAT is multiple choice, separated into three sections: Critical Reading/Verbal, Mathematics, and Writing. Writing is composed of a multiple choice section and an essay.
The best prep book for the SAT in my opinion is the Blue Book - the College Board’s official guide. It is about $12. Plus, any book to brush up on basic grammar, high vocabulary, and high school mathematics.</p>

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