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This seems fine to me.</p>
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I don’t really have any experience with PROMYS, so I’m not sure. </p>
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You certainly can list it if you want to, but of course it’s a very common distinction for MIT’s applicant pool.</p>
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No, you definitely need to take the SAT and/or the ACT for admission to MIT. The general test (with writing) plus two SATII subject tests (one in math and one in science).</p>
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Yes, that sounds good.</p>
<p>Please tell us more about your cultural background and identity in the space below (100 word limit). If you need more than 100 words, please use the Optional section on Part 2.</p>
<p>Do we have to a plain answer to this question? Like I am a Pakistani with blah blah blah</p>
<p>or do we need to be creative as we answer this?</p>
<p>Either or both – you can answer it in any way you see fit. (And since it’s optional, you can choose not to answer it at all.)</p>
<p>molliebatmit - I’m sorry this randomly caught my eye… Are you the same MIT blogger who applied because it was your bf’s dream school? Sorry if you’re offended by me posting this here, where there’s no relevance whatsoever… I also am applying from Columbus and I thought that was kind of funny.</p>
<p>Edit: two edits already… geez. My grammar sucks atm.</p>
<p>Can I submit a url (to an image) in the additional info essay section?</p>
<p>If I want to submit an album of outfits (I did not make the clothes), would that be appropriate to include in a Maker portfolio? If not, would an admissions officer view a link to an image hosting website in the additional info section? Thanks!</p>
<p>There is only one spot (each) for AMC10 and AMC12 scores.
Should other AMC10 and AMC12 scores be put in the additional information section or is there someway to enter multiple scores?</p>
<p>For the 250 word limit essays, is it alright if we go over to 260 words? There is an error, but I can preview the pdf just fine… Thanks!</p>
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I most definitely am! Not offended at all, of course – I’m the one who put the story on the internet. 
I may have applied because I wanted revenge on an ex, but getting into MIT changed my life, so I can’t complain.</p>
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Yes – you can submit anything you want in that section.</p>
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I think maybe not – the website says that the maker portfolios will be reviewed by an engineering advisory board, which makes me think that it’s more for technically-related creative projects than for creative projects in general. </p>
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They can’t guarantee that it will be reviewed, but they will make an effort to do so.</p>
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The additional info section would be a great place to put this.</p>
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I’ve heard that there’s a 10% margin, but I would advise being prepared to submit far enough in advance that you can edit your essay if necessary. You don’t want to be editing at 11:55 PM on November 1.</p>
<p>Question about the essays: do you prefer reading something funny over something heavier? I’m sure you’ll say “whatever gives me the best insight into your personality” or something along those lines, but if you had to read something, would your prefer a straight-shooter response to a prompt or something that answers the prompt but is less serious?</p>
<p>Don’t forget that I am not “you” – I am not an admissions officer, just an alum of MIT and a former blogger. So my preferences in essays are totally irrelevant.</p>
<p>My advice in essays is to write what you can write best, which is different from “giving insight into your personality.” I think it’s probably a bad idea to try to be funny. I would follow John Keats:
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<p>Question: if I want to list “National AP Scholar” as a scholastic distinction, would it be redundant to list “AP Scholar with Distinction” as well? So in other words, is it understood that I have received the latter award because I received the former?</p>
<p>Is the maker portfolio specifically for technology-related projects? Would it hurt if I sent in (this might sound ridiculous) a papier-mache model of the earth that I made? I already included it in an art supplement, but I made it without any guidance (which is what I thought the maker portfolio was aimed towards).</p>
<p>Thank you for answering all our questions so fast!</p>
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Yes, it’s understood, though of course you’re always welcome to list both if you want to.</p>
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It’s probably not ever going to hurt you to send in a portfolio of any kind, but the maker portfolios are going to be analyzed by an engineering advisory board, so they will probably be looking at how your project is constructed and built. If that’s okay with you, then by all means send it in.</p>
<p>For the section dealing with non-scholastic awards, would listing a 6th place finish (which is the final place that receives a medal/points) at the state meet be appropriate along with being a Meet of Champions qualifier (NJ)?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>My math teacher sent the Rec A form a while ago, but it still hasn’t appeared on MyMIT tracker even though my Rec B (sent more recently) has. Should I call or email or is it okay if a form arrives after Nov. 1?</p>
<p>Wait for Admissions to contact you about missing pieces, then ask your teachers to resend. They’re likely just sorting through thousands of letters, and don’t necessarily process in order.</p>
<p>(A missing teacher rec will not be counted against you. Just make sure your part of the application is in.)</p>
<p>Can someone clarify for me if the deadline is before November 1st (11:59 on 10/31) or on November 1st (11:59 on 11/01). I want to rewrite one of my essays and don’t know if I have time.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>November 1st, 11:59pm EST</p>
<p>What the limit on the optional section anyway? The program says that my essay on my summer research is too long, but when I open the pdf print preview, every part of the essay is there? So I thought that I would put a short abstract there instead, and maybe send the essay with a cover letter. I’m also going to send an additional rec. So I’m guessing I need two cover sheets now? Because it says “ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST HAVE A COVER SHEET ATTACHED.” Bear with me if I sound stupid, but I’m trying to be safe.</p>