<p>I am a junior and is getting a high school diploma from my high school by the end of this year. I am trying to apply MIT and Swarthmore. Note MIT does not have a early decision but Swarthmore do. I really like the quiet, nurdy setting at Swarthmore but I also loved the amazing peers you have in MIT and the UROP opportunities. And MIT is world renowned, probably easier to get a job. My interests of study is economics and mathematics. So double major. So should I apply the early decision for Swarthmore because it will boost my chance.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.67 (our school have 4.00 and the following is 3.67, there is no 3.8x or 3.7x or 3.9x) unweighted</p>
<p>Class Rank : 7 out of 150+</p>
<p>AP scores: Calc BC 5, Physics C Mech 5, E&M 5, Computer Science A 5 (many of the APs are self studied)</p>
<p>Curriculum: I've read a lot of books in math and a lot classes as well. Active member of AoPS. Very extensive experience in elementary mathematics as well as proof writing. I've also took many classes on Coursera or edX.</p>
<p>Junior Curriculum : AP Psych, AP Stats, AP composition, Honors Bio, Independent Art, Honors Calculus 1 and 2 at Colby College(more like a intro to analysis course. and I think I got a A+ for the Calculus 1, Calculus 2 has not started yet) English Composition at a local college ( school require me to take 2 english this year in order to graduate...)</p>
<p>SAT subject : physics 760, math 2 800.</p>
<p>TOEFL : 104</p>
<p>Extracurricular: nothing amazing. I participated in math club all those years and won some small awards.. there is community service, I play an instrument, and participated in sports team last two years. Participated in online math classes as well as a summer camp in math.</p>
<p>Recommendation: Will receive good recommendations from a college professor (who applied college without finishing high school. so similar experience), math. And a english teacher. Good guidance recommendations too.</p>
<p>Other interests: I really loved problem-solving. Not just in math, but also physics, econ and real world problems.</p>
<p>Note that I am going to take ACT tommorrow, I should score around 28. MIT does not require sat or act as I can submit toefl instead because english is my second language.</p>
<p>What are my chances of getting into MIT and Swarthmore... And should I choose early decision for Swarthmore?</p>