I have a 94 unweighted gpa and I took 11 AP courses. I have a 35 on ACT (superscore) and 33 composite. My math 2 score is 790 and chemistry is 730. I have been in honors/AP science classes ever since freshman year. I struggle a bit in post ap math and science classes, but that just makes me want to learn more about it. I do like math and science a lot and i pursue it on my free time, but I’m mostly involved in community service projects because I like to be involved in the community more. People on quora and my friends are saying I don’t have much of a chance to get into MIT due to my lack of involvement in robotics and competitions. Do I really not have a chance? Should I still hope to get in?
Go for it, but realize that MIT is stem-heavy.
You should apply and hope to get in but not expect to get in. You cannot get more top caliber than MIT as a STEM-focused college, so it’s natural to expect their applicants to have STEM-related ECs. But nevertheless try.
I think the idea that STEM EC’s are required for admission is bologna.
@doctorgirl @VenomBuds Does being involved in a programming club help a bit?
@Anonymous261 Maybe it would be more effective to consider why MIT asks for Extracurriculars. Just “being involved” at face value probably isn’t where the value comes from.
ManaMana that wasn’t the point; MIT values STEM Ec’s OVER other EC’s in general, so while people may get admitted without stem EC’s, they are less likely to.
@Anonymous93
However, you definitely still have a shot at MIT. If you’re really passionate about community service stuff, makes sure that comes across in the essays.
@venombuds I think it was the point exactly. “Do you really need to be involved in a bunch of stem ec’s to get into MIT?”
I guess we can say “well OP said “a bunch,” so OP isn’t asking if STEM ECs are required.”
Also, I don’t know if the whole “MIT values STEM ec’s over other ec’s” thing is correct. I mean, maybe people who are involved in stem ec’s, on average, tend to exemplify the characteristics that MIT thinks are important, so, as a result, they get in more often. But MIT doesn’t seem to indicate that they prefer stem ec’s, unless I’m missing something. I think if we are trying to justify the “MIT values Stem ec’s over others” statement by using admission trends, we are getting in to a very complicated blob of variables that isn’t going to allow any accurate conclusions to be made.
I think if you review the past results threads, you will see that most applicants have at least some strong STEM related ECs.
@ManaManaWegi MIT is a STEM school, no? And EC’s are what students spend time on outside of academics. How do you suppose students are supposed to exhibit interest in STEM without having STEM EC’s? Again, not saying that it’s absolutely not possible, just what MIT probably prefers.
I don’t disagree with the above comments
You don’t need to shove it in their faces that you love STEM through ECs that only serve to impress. Your community service already does the job, and, in fact, I would have to say that community service is probably one of the best types of ECs you could do! If you’re an underclassmen and feel you could do more to reflect your interest in STEM, then do something STEM-related that you’re passionate about. Make sure you talk about it in your essays or interview!
Otherwise, if you already applied, then there is nothing more you can do than just wait and look at your options. If you MIT believes you’re a great match, then congratulations; I look forward to meeting you. If not, then I’m sure you’ll have an amazing future at wherever you are best matched! 
@ObitoSigma Thanks for the tip!
My kids friends who go to MIT did not do many STEM activities nor did they do any competitions. 1 was heavily involved in a little known sport and did lots of music activities plus did a summer internship with a tech company. The other was heavily involved in 2 school sports and did a good bit of community service. They both went to a school that offered robotics but didn’t take the school class nor did the club. There are no guarantees either way.