<p>So I'm an international student (applying from UK) for MIT. I don't know much about the US application system so don't really know what's considered as a"good" SAT score or application in general.
My scores are:</p>
<p>My application also contains info. about studying mathematics to quite a deep level, along with info. about multiple computer science projects (e.g. rubiks cube solving robot, sudoku solving program, ALU design using logic gates etc).</p>
<p>Will colleges take into account that I'm an international applicant for scores?
Also in my application should I make myself seem very focused on just the subjects I want to pursue (computer science / mathematics), or should I make myself look like a more well-rounded person? (as well as emphasising on majors obviously). In the UK applications are based only on the subject(s) you intend to study- it seems to me that universities in the US actually care about who you are as a person! How true will this be for MIT?</p>
<p>Thanks very much in advance, all advice is welcome!</p>
<p>Fraser, MIT will consider the highest combination of scores across each section of the SAT, regardless of how many times you take it. In other words, if you were to retake the SAT, and your Reading and Writing scores were to increase, but your math score does not, then your “super-score” (as it’s called) would consider the higher reading and writing scores, along with the high math score you got the first time around. So, my suggestion would be to retake the SAT or take the ACT instead and see how you fare on that test. Recall that MIT is among the most selective universities in the US, with selectivity comparable to that of the top Ivy League schools, and is most selective when admitting international applicants. With that said, you do have impressive research experience, and with strong essays, only standardized testing would be sub-par (but hopefully, you’ll take my suggestion!) In all cases, best of luck applying!</p>