<p>On my last essay (Please describe a personal, social, or academic challenge you have faced and overcome) I talked about having seizures (complex partial, not bad) since seventh grade. I wrote how I used to have them every two weeks, but now since my new medication I haven't had one in six months. I can't drive, loose memory (including about school/even when I do't have seizures), become tired (I mentioned this in more detail). Do yo think they'll freak out and not let me in?? Should I e-mail them about it?</p>
<p>At my school the semester report cards come around the week following the MITES application due date-what should I do?
Would it be possible to fax or mail the grades when I get them?
Any help appreciated.</p>
<p>Just wondering, do you need to have completed certain classes to apply?
I'm only in Alg II/Trig
and I haven't taken Physics yet because I'm taking AP Chem, and there's basically no room on my schedule</p>
<p>simplyjuil, I think your classrank will complement you psat.</p>
<p>does anyone know how much weight does MITES place on the essays?</p>
<p>Emmanualcarro: I'm applying for the 2009 program too, and from what I've heard on this thread and read on their website, I think the essays are very important.</p>
<p>Melody224, I'm in your same boat, except mine may be here by the friday before the deadline, how nerve racking! I would E-mail the MITES program using the email address on the "contact us" portion of the site (<a href="mailto:mites@mit.edu">mites@mit.edu</a>) and tell them about your situation. Surely they will not punish you for what is not in your hands.
MIT</a> MITES Program</p>
<p>On essay 3 (How has your racial or ethnic identity affected your academic development? How has it influenced your aspirations?) I talked more about being Muslim in post 9-11 US than about being hispanic. What do you think???</p>
<p>simplyjuil, lets hope for the best then! I'm also applying but I think my essays are my weak point.
Does anyone think I have a chance? I know these posts are annoying but I'm really nervous</p>
<p>205 psat/77 read/64 math y writing
3.97/4.00 gpa (unweighed)/ 4.25 Weighed
All advanced courses offered except 9th Spanish and history
Puerto Rican
EC
Magic- 4 years (invented trick for sale at mjmmagic.com)
Math, Computer Clubs- 4 years, (1 year secretary) (mantain club website), some math competitions in schools
Library Work 125+ hours
NHS and JHS- 4 years (Maintain Website)
2 second places at local science fair
Community Work- 25+ hours
Scuba Diving- 1 year (certified)
Sierra Club - 2 Years
Good Recs (Especially from guidance)
Not sure about my essays though</p>
<p>Income under 50,000 as well</p>
<p>oh, and top 5-10% in grade. (is there no way to edit previous posts?)</p>
<p>how do my chances look? thanks</p>
<p>location: Houston, TX
gender: Male
ethnicity: Hispanic (Peruvian)
family income is under $50,000</p>
<p>Academics:
for the record, I'm homeschooled...does anyone know if there have been homeschooled students who previously went to MITES?
PSAT: 212 (77 Math, 68 Writing, 67 Reading)
GPA: 4.0 UW (no weighed GPA)
I'm taking General Chemistry at a local college instead of Physics I, and I'm taking Calculus at the college too.</p>
<p>EC's:
Competitive tennis
Piano
Houston Community College Math Club
Homeschool Book Club
JETS
Assistant Tennis Coach
Math Tutor
and other stuff</p>
<p>i think my essay's are strong, and my recs should be strong too (both professors teach at the local college, and my counselor rec is from someone i've known practically my whole life, so that should be good)</p>
<p>Does MITES use quotas?
I know RSI does...</p>
<p>I think i did bad this semester
Do i have to send this semesters grades
Can i just send my transcript from my other highschool years
this year i got 2 As, 2 Bs, and 2 Cs but 3 of the clases are Aps and 1 honors</p>
<p>yes pablito. you must send it</p>
<p>hey im applying for MITES '09 too. Just sent off my application. Hope it goes well. My grades are pretty good. but I'm horrible at standardized testing so I only got a 201 on my PSAT</p>
<p>@Petri21</p>
<p>dont sweat it ive been following this thread since the 2008 kids and its truly not all about stats and tests one kid i believe Balla102 or w/e top of his class number 1 excellent sats and didnt get in so dont worry. lol</p>
<p>thanks defineweird =)</p>
<p>I submitted just my app today! Good luck to all!
What classes/electives most interest you?</p>
<p>Thanks, and good luck to you too!
I really like physics :) how bout you?</p>