<p>Hello there! Welcome to CC! So, you have just finished with 10th. Just a question, why have you taken O-levels instead of AS/A levels, as you have already passed 10th?
For college selection (Which is rather more important thing than MIT itself!) you need to search college sites. You need to search out a college which suites you and your personality. MIT is not the only college to rely upon! there are many good colleges in US which are equivalent to MIT, but, more importantly, which are the best for YOU! I can see that you have not done any college search yet, and you have simply fallen for MIT, which is never a good idea. First, you need to search on for your desired college which is of your type. Only after that, you should be able to tell whether you want MIT or not.
Now, as for you other questions like..
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what exams do i have to do in the next year
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Now, no matter which exam you take, it must show that you are capable of handling your exam well (almost every uni looks for that!)
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what sort of extra-curriculars you need to get into the one and only MIT.
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There is no particular EC(s) which can make your way in any of the good unis. You need to work on things which you like (not what college would like!) you need to excel in whatever you love to do. You can always work upon your national/international activities which are always a good way to prove yourself in the field you love the most (And to tell you, this is what most unis like to see).</p>
<p>Note-Only do what you love to do, not what unis require! Coz, after all, it's your personality that counts!</p>
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Is there anything that i must do over these summer hols that will help me?
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You can always do tons to enjoy yourself. Go and visit MIT's site and I am sure you will get something interesting to do in the summer!</p>
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Are O-levels counted??
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Again, which ever board you do, you just need to handle that well!</p>
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Does taking as many APs as u can the best way
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Not necessarily. You will learn that fact as you surf on the chances thread. Yet again, do what YOU like, not what others do/like!</p>
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But i am gonna try be a topper in this school... if it increases my chances of getting in.
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Not necessarily again (but it is always good!). As MIT's adcom said (I don't remember the name, though), We need excellence, not perfection!....</p>
<p>And finally,
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does working in the red cross look good on the report?
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and
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I have opted for whatever they have allowed me to.
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Remember my NOTE!</p>