EA at MIT and Caltech. Chance me! and I'll return the favor and lvoe u!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am currently an incoming senior and was wondering if you guys can give me some advice/ analysis? I am planning to apply Early into MIT and CalTech</p>

<p>Asian (chinese)--Californian Resident
Class of 2010
GPA 9th-12th (unweighted): 3.97
GPA 9th- 12th (weighted): 4.76
RANKING
Grades 9 - 12: 5 out of 566, Top .88%
Sophomore Classes:
- AP World Hist:
- AP Biology:
- Algebra Trig 3/4 Honors :
- English 10 Honors:
- French 102 (city college):
- Engineering 1/ Computer Science 1 (non weighted)
Pre-junior summer
- Math 138 (Pre-calculus at City college):
- Hist 100:
Junior year:
- AP Computer Science
- AP English Language:
- AP Physics B:
- AP Calculus BC:
- AP Environmental Science:
- AP Macro and Micro Economics:
Senior Year :
- AP Chemsitry
- English 110
- Advanced Engineering Physics
- ROP FIRST Robotics
- Political Science 101 (city college)
- Multi-variable Calculus (MATH 200)
- Differential Equations (MATH 220)
- IB Economics HL </p>

<p>SATII's: Bio/m:780 Physics:790 Math II:800 SATI: CR: 750 Writing:720 Math: 790
SAT total: 2260 </p>

<p>APs : Biology 5 World History 5 : AP Calcu BC, AP Physics B, AP Environmental sci, AP Macro econ and AP Micro Econ, and AP English Language. </p>

<p>Awards/ EC: (roughly grouped into Academic Subject types)
Westmont High School Math Competition:
- <em>First place team for the Written Test in 2008 and 2009. Overall team winner in 2009. (4 people per team people)</em>
Capital Markets Contest (a state wide contest sponsored by the California Council on Economics Education)- every team gives a presentation after six weeks of economic analysis.
- <em>We got first place (4 people per team)</em>
California State Economics Challenge Championship (of 200 participating schools):
- <em>First Place team in Adam Smith Division for state of California. (4 people per team)</em>
Economics Challenge West Regional (next level after state comp, (7 States attended)):
- <em>Second Place Team for Adam Smith Division in the west region of the United States.(4 people per team)</em>
Kern County Regional Science Bowl:
- <em>First place team out of 32 competing teams. qualified for nationals. (4 people per team)</em>
National Science Bowl:
- <em>Third Place on Team Challenge of Bromery Division was the only thing we accomplished. Year 2009 Alumni. (4 people per team)</em>
National Merit Semi-Finalist : pretty sure I got it
National AP Scholar:Already have 8 AP's done total, probably all 5's
Certificate of Merit (2006,2007,2008,2010): Piano achievement. Involves testing in theory, repertoire, sight reading, and ear training.
School of Modern Language Certificate of Excellence: local city college
Play on HS tennis team for 4 years: Most Improved Player for years 2007 and 2008.
Student of the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy: Part of the FIRST Robotics Team
Clubs:
President of a Sustainability Club. Treasurer for Math club. Vice President for Science Bowl Club. Vice President of Ping Pong Club
Over 250 hours of community service for Cottage Hospital.
THIS SUMMER'S ACTIVITIES:
I am interning at the Electrical Engineering Department at UCSB this summer with a Ph.D student to apply Gallium Nitride (a semiconductor) into solar cells.</p>

<p>I am also trying to intern with a UC Santa Barbara economics professor as well. Collecting data and researching on change of income over time for individuals and economic data from many countries around the globe.</p>

<p>Long list, but I hope you guys can read all of it and give me feedback!</p>

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<p>Good application. Good leadership. Good awards. What concerns me is that the SAT score seems a little low for the asian applicant. I mean, 25% ish of MIT kids are asian and they drive the profile of average MIT Freshman up.</p>

<p>50% chance for both. You’d probably get into one.</p>

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<p>I agree, my SAT scores are on lower side… I am taking one last time in october. If I get a 2300+ how much of a better chance would that be?</p>

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<p>The 2300+ SAT score would help, but I disagree with CC’er, I think that you have a really strong app just as it is. The ECs, GPA, and awards are all very impressive, and I’d say that Caltech = good odds, MIT = reach… I had 3 friends this year go to CalTech with about the same SAT score as you have, so imo its not that big a deal.
Also, why are you randomly taking IB Econ senior year if you arent planning to get a diploma? 0.o Seems a little odd to me…</p>

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<p>Well I have a passion for both econ and science. Also I may still want to do more comps for senior year, so HL will keep my brain fresh!</p>

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<p>Mmmmmk, have fun with that :stuck_out_tongue: IB classes are always interesting.</p>

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<p>i should sigh low reach or high math. your academics is pretty strong, pretty good EC’s. you might wanna win a few more things and try to raise SAT’s before applications but so far so good. also try to get some research experience
chance back?
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<p>Yea… Scores is my number one priority right now for sure! Yes I am having my fair sahre of research experience right now over the summer (two internships )</p>

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<p>also, chance me back please? :stuck_out_tongue: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/736548-chance-me-top-schools-ivies.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/736548-chance-me-top-schools-ivies.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Your stats are incredible… the only advice I have is to retake the SAT and try to get at least one 800… other than that you’re super solid. I would say you’ll get into one, more likely Caltech (I know a kid at my high school who was nothing special who got in and chose SYRACUSE instead).</p>

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<p>i think its a reach for both of them
caltech and mit arent known for affirmative action so its equal reach for all races
plz chance back <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/736020-please-chance-rising-senior-8-colleges-4-ucs-4-privates-thanks.html#post1062801669[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/736020-please-chance-rising-senior-8-colleges-4-ucs-4-privates-thanks.html#post1062801669&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>MIT does practice affirmative action.</p>

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<p>o so all of hypsm do that?
i thot its only hyps</p>

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<p>You are a sure in. You have a high SAT subject score in Math II and Physics. They really look at these for there admissions, and you nailed it! You seem like a good fit for MIT and Caltech. I would suggest more diversity for your volunteering than a hospital, but that’s just me.
Chance me? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/736757-notre-dame-possibility.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/736757-notre-dame-possibility.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>You’re essentially in the same boat as I am… </p>

<p>I would say you’re in at Caltech EA (70%)
and
I would also say you have a 40-50% shot at MIT (versus their standard 10% or so) :)</p>

<p>In at one, if not both.</p>

<p>[thread=736187] Chance me back, perhaps?[/thread]</p>

<p>Best of luck, mate</p>

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<p>I am simply stunned.
Excellent GPA. Excellent Extracirriculars. Excellent course load. Excellent test scores.
Your extracirriculars undoubtedely show your passion towards areas that MIT and CIT specialize in.</p>

<p>My friend, I would say you have probably at least a 60-70% chance in both schools. Good luck!</p>

<p>Chance me back if you have time please?
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<p>Thanks guys, gimme a sec to chance u guys back. Got lots to do :).</p>

<p>More input is very appreciated! Be harsh if u need to, I know I am not the best :/</p>

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<p>Seriously, you should consider shooting higher. Your accomplishments are very impressive.</p>

<p>Please chance me:</p>

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<p>INeedAssistance- Which schools do you consider are better(or using your word-higher) than Caltech and MIT for the OP?</p>

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<p>In terms of engineering, MIT and Caltech are the best. There is not EA for Harvard and Pricneton, and yale’s EA is more like a ED, lol.</p>