<p>Since I was around 11 I'd been interested in math, programming and physics, and have made a few computer</a> games and written software libraries that a lot of other people use. I've learnt mostly by myself, reading books, talking with people on the internet, in general, trying to learn as much as I can from the sources I have. This is a very important aspect of my life for me, I'm wondering how I can make the work I've put into it more apparent in my application. Obviously the admissions committee has a lot of applications to read, and the easier I make it for them to understand what I've done, the better, right?</p>
<p>I'm thinking of meeting up with a Carnegie Mellon Qatar (I live in Qatar) professor, showing him my stuff, and if he has some free time, do something with him and get a recommendation. Does that help?</p>
<p>I think your stuff is very impressive. Sticking with a project for such a long time and actually getting youtube worthy results? That’s great, don’t worry about it.</p>
<p>@nick321: Thanks for the appreciation! I’m just doing this for fun, it seems making games is actually a lot more fun than playing them.</p>
<p>@Sci-Fry: Wow, that’s some interesting stuff! I’m sure it’s worth submitting with your app. From what I’ve heard on the MIT blogs and on College Confidential, anything that you’ve been genuinely interested in should be worthy of mention in your app.</p>
<p>I’ve actually been looking for an artist for help with my project, maybe we should talk. :P</p>
<p>Nikki, I have the same question as you, except my computer projects are more low level in terms. But I’ve written things ranging from operating system kernels to programming languages, projects which require a lot of self-discipline and dedication. At times, it seems hard to make the adcom appreciate our endeavors. Interestingly enough MIT got two indepndent computer enthusiasts this year. I applied early and got deferred, so I’m not sure if my passion was apparent. I myself have been trying to get some sort of formal recommendation but I am not sure whom to ask, do you have any suggestions?</p>
<p>It looks like our fates will be linked, if you get in, i’ll probably get in and vice versa. As for me, I hope to see you at MIT next year.</p>
<p>Well, I’m applying next time, I’m in 11th grade right now. Operating system kernels eh? Nice! A few months back I was reading a book about the Linux Kernel, and exploring the source. I found scheduling and memory management particularly interesting.</p>
<p>^ Yup, basically when I was around 15 I started doing some freelance web design jobs. After that I informed two of my friends about my work and we decided to team up as our combined skills were complementary. This little freelance business is basically the product of our efforts.</p>
<p>All the stuff you guys have done is amazing! I really hope you all get in. I’d love to be surrounded by people like you.</p>