<p>Hi, I'm a HS senior who is looking to get into HYP and MIT.
Background: Asian (Bengali)
Income: low</p>
<p>GPA: 4.4 Class rank: 9
SAT: 2400 Subject test: Biology (800) Mathe Level 2 (710) Chinese with listening (800)
AP: World History (5), English comp (4), English literature (4), Biology (5), American History (5), Goverment (5), Physics B (No physics C in my school) (4), Chinese (5), Calculus BC (5), Economics (5), Physcology (5).</p>
<p>Extra-Curriculas: Key Club, Model Congress, ACE Action, Chess Club (never showed up, and can't even play chess).</p>
<p>My problem is I'm afraid of being turned down, I know they are really what I say "hostile" to Asians at admissions. I'm not into sports, I can't play for I have a heart condition. And not interested in musicical instruments. Can you give me some adivice what other tjings should I do?</p>
<p>Plus, in freshman and Sophmore year, I got B's and C's in some of my classes, which then improved over high school years. </p>
<p>MIT is probably a reach, especially since you had some Bs and Cs. BUT, you have AMAZING test scores, so you could have a chance! Coming from a low income family could also help you, your rank is good (how did you get such a high rank having not perfect grades?! at my school the top 25% have all As). Also I’m not sure if your Math II test score is good enough for MIT.</p>
<p>Being turned down is a part of life. You need to get over that since it’s only a rejection. The main issue with your application is the lack of ECs. Nothing stands out, no leadership roles, etc. Severely lacking for HYPM. The Bs and Cs might hurt a bit, but you do at least have a very rigorous schedule (right?). </p>
<p>I’d say you better include other schools. They aren’t hostile to Asians, but having good grades as an Asian is simply not enough. Your essays and recs do play a role in your admission. I’d make sure your essays are as good as can be (memorable, unique, passionate, etc.), but it is a bit late for anything, isn’t it? </p>
<p>Apply to the schools if you want a shot at them, but they’re all high reaches.</p>
<p>hahaha thanks. I took a bunch of AP courses and they just weighted my gpa. Also the scores had improved over time, school wouldn’t let me reverse the grades.</p>
