i wont get into MIT as a freshman ...but as a transfer student?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>ok so i basically slacked off in high school......i am a rising senior this year. today i visited MIT and i regret not trying in high school. this year i plan to ace senior year and maintain an average of A in all of my classes throughout the year.</p>

<p>i know that i will not get into MIT as a freshmen ....but my goal is to do this as a transfer student....
i have been reading on other posts how it is very hard to get in as a transfer student ...but i really believe that i can do this ...</p>

<p>i am currently in Boston,MA so my plan is to stay close to home and maintain a gpa of 3.8/3.9/4.0 in my first year of college and transfer out..... i am thinking to go to Umass Lowell and taking the core courses that MIT requires you to do. i talked to my friend who is currently going to be a junior at MIT ...and he said "MIT is hard for transfer credit. umass lowell courses won't be accepted. My guess is 2 semesters of a course at umass would be equivalent to a one semester transfer credit at MIT"</p>

<p>i dont know if that is true but ill go with it for now ......so .....
for sat scores ...im taking them a 2nd time and am shooting for the 1350-1450-1500(math/cr) ....i dont know if MIT counts writing ..but if they do then am hoping for a 2250-2300</p>

<p>as for standing out......(which is what the tour guide said is very important for MIT, they look for people who can bring change) i think i reallllly stand out of the pool ....i have been playing Indian drums(table) one of the worlds hardest drums for 9 years,i am the leader of the a dance team(bhangra) and dance my self for past 5 years, i also serve at my local temple and other temples and many religious organization's ...i am kind of like a minister too because i can perform various ceremonies ....also i will be the co-author of a book that me and my dad are putting out into publication soon. the list goes on but those are the key EC's that i do ....</p>

<p>i really hope to change my course in life by acing the first year of UML ....</p>

<p>so ....do people think this plan sounds good? is it even worth doing this and expect for me to get that transfer if it all works out?</p>

<p>if i will transfer do i need to take SAT'S over? ...also if i havnt taken that physics/chem sat II that MIT requires during senior year....can i do that during fresh year of college? or does it need to happen in high school...</p>

<p>i am looking for some guiding words/guidance from the experts out there!!!</p>

<p>i regret not giving it my best in school and now i just have to work my butt off and i will!</p>

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<p>The following tests are required for transfer admissions (from the transfer website:">http://web.mit.edu/admissions/transfer/apply.html#q4)):&lt;/a>

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You must take the new SAT I with the writing component and two SAT II subject tests, one in math (Level 1 or Level 2) and one in science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology E/M). If you already took the Writing SAT II subject test (no longer offered), you may substitute that test for the SAT I requirement.

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You do not have to take these tests in high school. You must take them by the end of January for a transfer the following fall.</p>

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is it even worth doing this and expect for me to get that transfer if it all works out?

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I think these are two separate questions. Whether it is worth it to try and transfer is up to you, but I do not think you should expect to get in as a transfer -- no one should.</p>

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<p>yes that is true ....but do you think what i said makes any sense? ...</p>

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<p>It doesn't hurt to try. I will probably end up doing something similar to you though I have my eye on other schools besides MIT. If you don't get in then atleast you tried. Studying the SAT will probably help for the GRE too (made by the same company). ;)</p>

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<p>Transferring into MIT is VERY difficult. Don't get your hopes up, but try nonetheless if you are committed.</p>

<p>I would recommend contacting MIT directly and regularly so that they know you are interested and dedicated. Other than that, work hard in school and show that you have what it takes to thrive there!</p>

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<p>btw, in terms of difficult, I mean ~5% acceptance rate. You probably know this, so--again--attend I school initially that you wouldnt mind attending for the entirety of your undergraduate program. Best of luck.</p>