I am mostly an A student with occasional Bs. I have a good extra curricular record where I have won many speech, debate, and quiz competitions. I have been an exchange student in Japan for a whole year, on a full scholarship. I want to apply to MIT and was wondering if my ability to communicate in 7 languages will give me a better chance to get in MIT.
I understand my essays and the way I convey my passion will also be very important but was just wondering if this would help too.
Thank you very much.
Short answer, no. However, it might work in well with your essays.
There is no one thing that will get you in or keep you out. That being said, it cannot hurt.
In addition to Mikalye’s input, think of why you believe it’s important.
An adcom could read an application with an entry stating the candidates can speak 7 languages. Or they could read an application showing how the candidate’s life or environment has been enhanced because of their aptitude to speak so many languages.