<p>I'm a freshman this year and have started to think about colleges. I am intrigued by MIT because of its strong math and science background; two of my most absolute favorite subjects. I have almost a perfect A+ in Geometry Honors, and could have had a A+ in Physical Science if only I bent my glass a bit better in a lab. However I am suffering in the English department where I have a B+ by one of the most strictest English teachers in my school. Will this affect my admission rate to MIT or any school that specializes in math and/or science?</p>
<p>You are only a freshman. First of all, you might learn a lot in your strict English class and become a great writer. That will help you a lot in the future. Also, all schools are happy to see an upward trend throughout your high school career. And finally, one B+ will not hurt anyone applying to MIT, even if that B+ is in a math or science class.</p>
<p>One B+ shouldn’t hurt much. Also, equally important to MIT is what you do outside of classes (e.g. extracurriculars, hobbies, awards, research positions, employment). So do what you like.</p>
<p>The +/- don’t matter in the end. An A+ is an A is an A-, at least GPA wise. </p>
<p>Don’t worry too much. Just the fact that you’re thinking about it this early is a great start. Do as many STEM-y things as possible and make sure your GPA is at least a 4.0</p>
<p>Hah, I don’t think I’ll be getting a 4.0 GPA because of my English average. If I do get consistent B/B+'s throughout my high school career, how badly do you think it would affect my chances of being even considered?</p>
<p>I’m assuming you mean the regular four point scale. If you meant weighted, I’m pretty sure I can maintain a 4.0 weighted GPA because of my other classes.</p>
<p>A perfect 4.0 won’t guarantee admission to MIT and not having a 4.0 won’t automatically reject you either. Your grades must indicate that you can do the work and once you reach that level, it is the rest of your background that matters.</p>
<p>To have the best chance of admission, you must challenge your self by taking the highest level classes your school offers. It also helps to participate (not just join) in some kind of STEM activity. Obviously, one that interests you.</p>
<p>MIT admission’s rate is quite small and no one can predict who will get in. Try your best and if you make it, great; if not, then you will be the best prepared to do well at whatever college you do go to. There are many other very fine engineering schools out there.</p>
<p>Would MIT understand that I can’t join or participate in a STEM-y program because of an EC?</p>