<p>Hi
I am from India. I want to do a major in Neuroscience and Computers. Do I have a chance???
I am sure my essays are going to be fantastic. Why? I gave them 1.5 years of thought. My recs are in the process now ... they'll be top-notch too ... my Physics teacher loves my research on neural networks and my English teacher for my recent play. So ......... CHANCE ME!!! As accepted or rejected. </p>
<p>My Profile ---</p>
<p>Grades --- 94% in Class 10 90% in Class 12 Courses are really really tough ... eg, we got Quantum Mechanics in Physics and Combinatorics in Maths .. so that really tough (at least I think so ....)</p>
<p>SAT ---
SAT I - 2360/2400
SAT II - 2340/2400</p>
<p>ECs ---
I am a recognized poet and writer
Won International Students Quality Circle
Research paper on fuzzy circuits and iridium satellite, neural networks
Led Save Tigers Campaign
Made a short film Nationally recognized essay on Modern Education, play on Culture
Member of Quiz, Debate, Drama, Science Club at school</p>
<p>Sports ---
Did advanced Rock Climbing and mountaineering for many years I don't play but I give classes to the local football team about dynamics and stuff to help them understand the physics behind the football</p>
<p>Music ---
Member of School band. Sing and play the guitar
I also *teach singing and guitar *</p>
<p>Social Service ---
Member of Lions Club
Volunteer work of 300+ hours
Did all sorts of Environment activitieswith Green Peace
Supervised the micro-credit system in local villages
Did classes for adults and kids, the underprivileged.
Helped village people sell their cottage goods.</p>
<p>id say... accepted... based on the objective parts of the application.
in the end, i think the essays need to complement the rest of the application, and if they are really fantastic as you say (im just saying...), you stand a great chance.</p>
<p>And by that I get that differential is a math major. Good analogy! But .. what do you think? Is penetration of the circle possible in my case??? Please do comment .....</p>
<p>I'm sure most people here would agree that you're in the ballpark for what you need to get in, but what will put you through and demonstrate your match to the school will be your essays. International competition is incredibly difficult, but you look like you can handle a challenge have worked this hard so far, so I would go ahead and apply</p>
<p>If you are anything like I was when I applied, I didn't really care about my chances of getting. I just knew that if I didn't apply to MIT it would probably be a decision that a small part of me would always regret. Now that I'm entering the class of 2012, I'm very glad I applied. Getting in as an international is a crapshoot, but you might as well apply. The worst that happens is as if you hadn't applied in the first place, plus writing a few extra essays.</p>
<p>It'll be tough man. I've heard people say that so many people apply from India for so few spots that you need some kind of INTERNATIONAL recognition to get in. I'd also apply to some not so top tier schools. I have a cousin who got into Cornell from India and he wasn't as strong as you.</p>
<p>BTW, it's nice to see another Indian appreciating good old rock n' roll. Do you like Guns n' Roses? They covered Knockin' on Heaven's Door. Believe it it or not the Indians here feel some kind of need to show the whole world they're proud of their culture so they go blasting garbage like bollywood and bhangra. Uggh.</p>
<p>Nah ... I am more into rock n roll .... floyd is my fav followed by gnr and then metallica ......... I have got international recognition ... I got the Quality Circle Award .... Are you from India???</p>
<p>But if you were a citizen you wouldn't have helped local villagers sell their cottage goods nor would you have led the Save the Tigers campaign!</p>
<p>Hehe! Villagers and tigers ...... I dunno ... there even villagers are shown to have cars .... maybe they would help me ....... Whats this whole thing about India??? Only 5 people .... is there a cap or something???</p>
<p>MIT has limited financial aid for internationals. Also it would be very unfair to other countries if MIT was routinely taking some of their best students. </p>
<p>As an Indian, I know about the brain-drain that has happened for quite a while with people coming to the US.</p>
<p>You have a strong app, certainly worth applying.
But no one can guarantee you anything. </p>
<p>You have to realize that most ppl on this site are Americans, and most of us are only really familiar with the system for domestics. </p>
<p>Also, I'd like to remind you to please keep financial in mind, and be ready for anything, b/c MIT doesn't promise to meet full need for int'l students.</p>
<p>MIT clearly says it is committed to meet 100% Need for Internationals ..... is there anything wrong? I couldn't take part in the Olympiads and other Int'l competitions as I had to take care of my ailing father. Its true. Will MIT understand that? But I did continue my research while I was at home ... do I mention this??</p>