Future plans to be admitted?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Hi, I recently went to Boston/Cambridge area this summer with my dad and when I visited MIT, I really liked the campus and atmosphere of MIT. I was wondering about my current state, and what I should do in the future to eventually be admitted to MIT.</p>

<p>My bio so far is that I'm a rising sophomore and participate in the UMTYMP program. The link to their page is here <a href="http://www.mathcep.umn.edu/umtymp/"&gt;http://www.mathcep.umn.edu/umtymp/&lt;/a>. I have finished 3 years, so I finished Alg 1 and 2, Geometry and Precalc, and Calculus 1(Equivalent to AP Calc AB and BC). I have straight A's except in first trimester AP Human Geography, and first trimester Spanish 2 which I got an A- in both. I have also been doing band since 5th grade, but I haven't been that involved with band. I plan on being more involved next year and beyond. I also participate in the FIRST Robotics team at my school, as well as Math League. I got into the varisty team for math league and did fairly well, although I haven't won at the state level. I have taken the AMC 10, but my scores were in high 90's/low 100's so I have been studying to improve those for this year. Hopefully I can make it to AIME this year. For AP Classes, I've only taken AP Human Geo, in 10th, I'm planning for AP World History, AP Physics 1(I believe they are splitting Physics into 2 classes), AP Chemistry. This summer I've been volunteering at a nursing home with a couple of friends every week for 4-5 hours every Monday.</p>

<p>Sorry for the long post, so if there are any things suggestions those would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>@SeraphJKC‌ </p>

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<p>It is impossible for anyone, even the MIT admissions committee, to tell you want you need to do to be admitted.</p>

<p>Many can tell you how to improve your chances, but even if you achieve an outstanding profile, your application will only be considered with numerous equals, with many highly qualified applicants not getting admitted.</p>

<p>Please spend a few hours on this CC MIT forum reading through the numerous discussions on this subject. You will get ideas for things to do to build a stronger application. You’ll also gain an appreciation for the application process.</p>

<p>All the best.</p>

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<p>Focus on “what” not “where”!</p>

<p>MIT is an interesting and unique place; but so is Harvey Mudd, and so is Cal Tech, and so is UCLA, and any other college you want to name. If you focus on only one college, you are setting yourself up for a potential big disappointment.</p>

<p>Study what you like and like what you study. In that way, when it comes time to take your show on the road and attend college, you will have developed a skill set and have interests that will allow you to be successful at MIT or wherever you go. </p>

<p>College is a means to and end and not an end in itself. I was fortunate enough to have been accepted to and to have graduated from MIT. I enjoyed my time at MIT (for the most part, MIT is not a cakewalk for anyone) but it was my career in aerospace in which I am most proud. I worked with graduates of just about any college you can name. We accomplished much and had fun doing it.</p>