<p>i screwed around freshman year, and even though I have straight A's since sophomore year I have a 3.7ish GPA (because of high school classes taken in middle school). My SAT score is within range (2260, im retaking because my reading score was low compared to my others), I have great EC's, including captain of a varsity sport, 260+ hours volunteering, NIH internship, and club officer roles. Plus I have been very active in supporting Doctors without Borders. I just feel like I screwed up and now I cant fix it. Will MIT even consider my app when they see my GPA? thanks</p>
<p>Yes, you should apply and do so with confidence. High grades in AP classes should allay any concerns over your academic foundation and/or abilities. </p>
<p>Just one pointer: racking up volunteer hours is not a great EC in itself, though they will be interested in what your contribution was. Hopefully, after that many hours, it is more than just grunt work.</p>
<p>Also, your chances will be greater if there is not an apologetic tone in your essays and/or interview. People do get in with significant blemishes on their record, but it seems like these are only people who are proud of the way they spent their time.</p>
<p>Well screwing up 9th grade certainly doesn’t help you. But you’ll always have a chance if you apply.</p>
<p>You’ll be fine. I had plenty of Bs and got in. MIT does not accept based on grades.</p>
<p>thanks for the support.
yea my volunteering was mostly with the national zoo (100+ hours) and a local hospital (150+ hours). I have always loved the zoo and I want to be a doctor so neither is grunt work 
and @collegealum thanks for the tip about the tone. that makes sense
and @lidusha i realize that is true but i know there has to be a certain level of academic accomplishment and i was hoping my application would at least get a second look. your response makes me feel better:)</p>