Extremely interested in MIT

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<p>I am a High School Junior and am really interested in MIT. I am an African-American male.</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>SAT: 1420 (710 / 710)
GPA: 3.8
I have yet to take SATII exams</p>

<p>AP Classes:</p>

<p>Sophomore Year:
Chemistry (4)
English Language (4)
Computer Science (4)
Calculus AB (5)
World History (5)</p>

<p>This Year:
U.S. History
Physics B
English Literature
Calculus BC
Spanish Language</p>

<p>I have played the Viola (for 6 years), and the Piano (for 7 years). </p>

<p>Extra-curriculars include:
Robotics club (since freshman year)
-Treasurer (Sophomore year)
-Vice President (Junior year)
Math club (since freshman year)
Debate club
Track and Field (JV)
Youth Council Member (since the 9th grade)</p>

<p>Community Service: 887 hours</p>

<p>I have applied to MITE2S, I actually mailed my application less than 6 hours ago.</p>

<p>As for the Guidance Counselor, Math and Science teacher evaluations: they are all extremely well-done. My teachers and counselor know me as a very earnest, hard-working, dedicated, and motivated person. I tend to work well with other students, and am more than willing to help others in class,</p>

<p>I was wondering what you all think my chances are for MIT (next fall) or MITE2S, as the MITE2S program is something I would enjoy and benefit from. I would be so ecstatic if I were accepted at MITE2S, and would take the opportunity as more than a "fun" type of summer program, hopefully meeting people on campus and establish those ever-so-important "connections."</p>

<p>If I were to attend MIT, I would hopefully major in Computer Hardware Engineering, and possibly minor in Computer Software Engineering or Materials. I understand that it is a little dangerous to decide on a major so early (as my college application process has barely started!), but I find the hardware aspect of computing/robotics to be much more fascinating and rewarding than the software component. Nothing has ticked me more than wasting 2+ hours on a "software issue," when it turned out that some of our brilliant engineers used the wrong rating of a ball-bearing :-p </p>

<p>I think I will apply to MIT Early-Action next year, as my current mindset truly is "MIT or bust..." Tell me what you think!</p>

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<p>Your profile looks pretty good for a junior - your community service definitely caught my attention. That's a lot of dedication, so, kudos to you, definitely. That said - I'd recommend you look at this: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showpost.php?p=383950&postcount=2%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showpost.php?p=383950&postcount=2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>You seem to have a clear idea of what you want to do which is always a good thing. Come fall, just be sure to represent yourself as the ambitious, passionate, intelligent human being that you are and you stand a great shot. </p>

<p>Good luck with mites. One of my good friends attended last year and said it was one of the best experiences of his entire life. :)</p>

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<p>In definitely.</p>

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<p>probably in but not definitely - you know, there are many students as good as you are:)</p>

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<p>why didn't you apply to RSI? They extended their deadline to 2/9!</p>

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<p>bah, MITES is better anyway. ;) Nah, as long as you essays were good that should get you into MITES. It will be the most amazing thing you have ever experienced, on so many levels. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I like you, dys2k6. I didn't read your stats until after the other mite2s conversation, but now that I see you are African-American, well, I like you even more. I am a Mexican-American from Texas, so I know about the minority card. And believe me, you need to play it. MIT wants you. Remember you and I are the most horribly underrepresented minorities in universities and MIT is no exception. They aggressively seek you, and I think you have a better than average shot at getting in. Don't be afraid to contact them and talk to them. They aren't a wall like Harvard admissions. Ask them questions, ask to get in contact with a current student. I know because I did all this. Good good luck.</p>

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<p>hey, i don't know, but if one seeks advice from their students, through their website, doesn't it hurt one's chances in a way?</p>

<p>Besides, how do you know who you are asking?</p>

<p>I believe it is the admissions team that answers such questions, correct me if i'm wrong!</p>