MITES 2012 Information and Discussion

<p>Thanks for clarifying that :)</p>

<p>Does anyone know the exact day apps are released in Nov?</p>

<p>I just found this program and I have fallen in love. I’m half Cuban so that works in my favor. Now I just can’t wait for the application to come out!</p>

<p>You’re a junior though, right?^</p>

<p>Me? Yes I am. I’m wondering though, I like chemistry more than biology, so I’d want to take that, but I’ve taken AP Chem and I have a strong feeling that the class wouldn’t be second year college chemistry, does anyone on here know the difficulty of the chem class at MITES? Bio would be fine too I guess, but I would prefer chemistry.</p>

<p>What if I’m an Indian( India)? does that count as a minority? and is research a strong factor in admissions?</p>

<p>Also, if you don’t mind me asking, if gov school of Computational Physics coincides with MITES which should I choose? and should I just apply to multiple gov schools</p>

<p>I was a MITES applicant from last year (wow, it’s been a WHOLE YEAR!?)</p>

<p>I was not accepted to MITES, but I was accepted to a pilot program called <a href=“mailto:E2@MIT”>E2@MIT</a>. It’s basically MITES crammed into one week. Not quite the same thing, but SO worth it. </p>

<p>Don’t get discouraged if you are not accepted to MITES or E2; the fact that you even know about this program and are applying shows how amazing a student you are. </p>

<p>Good luck, all!</p>

<p>Thank you so much CPU. Not gonna lie, I read the entire thread from last year (all 188 pages!) so I feel like I already know you. :)</p>

<p>It’s great to hear that you enjoyed E2!</p>

<p>haha, thanks coffeeandtea. </p>

<p>btw, all of the MITES classes are taught by TAs, but they ARE MIT classes, it won’t be a walk in the park. </p>

<p>I made SO many good friends from E2! definitely lifelong ones, and i know for sure I will attend school (if not MIT) with at least a few of them. definitely great memories, the last night was so sad.</p>

<p>anyways, again, good luck :)</p>

<p>btw, your race doesn’t matter. there were black americans, hispanic americans, asian americans, native americans, white americans, and even students who were directly from another country (ie first generation in america). don’t think being a minority will get you in, MITES moved away from that “strictly minority” policy a few years back after some controversy.</p>

<p>do first generation Americans include recent immigrants? and if you don’t mind me asking what were your stats?</p>

<p>First generation means first generation born in America. </p>

<p>It could also mean first generation to go to college. </p>

<p>Guys, DONT stress about ethnicity and income so much, you’re basically saying that’s what defines you as a person. Write killer essays that show who you are BEYOND that. </p>

<p>At the time of applying, I was 5th or 6th in my class, SAT 1940 (?)
GPA 3.95</p>

<p>:O how did you not get in with that…i’m extra nervous now i better start working on the essays now i heard the questions don’t change</p>

<p>So what are they looking at in their applicant pool?</p>

<p>We dont know what they’re looking for. They couldn’t even put it into a precise definition. </p>

<p>What they find in applicants is something you have no control over, and you cant change it. Just show YOU and let the chips fall where they may. </p>

<p>Being rejected doesn’t mean you did something wrong, or you’re not smart enough. There were over 1400 applicants for 60 spots. Just the fact that you know about this program and you’re applying means that you’re special, set apart from your peers. </p>

<p>That’s not the answer you’re looking for, but it’s something you won’t fully understand until AFTER everything is said and done.</p>

<p>I went to MITES this year and it was the best thing that happened in my life.
The program is amazing. It is EXTREMELY CHALLENGING-- the classes are tough, they are fast, and they are extremely extensive. But in the midst of all the work, you are pushed to think differently and you really make some AMAZING friends. The community in the dorm is awesome-- the program directors stopped by often, our TA’s were amazing, and of course, us, the students really were very different but we all wanted to be there. </p>

<p>If you have any questions regarding application, the classes, the program etc., I would LOVE to answer them-- I’ll check back on this post or message me individually :)</p>

<p>And PS: The program in itself is very diverse. There were Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, Indians, Native Americans, Caucasians etc. Do not worry about your ethnicity/ monetary background because that is something you cannot control. Just make sure that you effectively communicate who you are in your application.</p>

<p>Does anybody know where the applications for E2 are? I’ve found the MITES one but i can’t seem to find the E2@MIT application.</p>

<p>There is no application. </p>

<p>Last year was the first year of the program. You won’t find out if they have decided to continue it until any of you guys on this thread say you’ve been accepted.</p>

<p>At the end of E2 during final presentations and an inspirational speech this year we were asked “Is this the pilot class of E2, or is this the inaugural class?”</p>

<p>There was a lot of responsibility on our shoulders. In other words, if this program continues, you’re very welcome (lol)</p>

<p>Hey guys :)</p>

<p>I was also a member of MITES 2011. It was a totally life changing experience. When I got accepted, I’d also been accepted to a paid research internship with the opportunity to conduct independent research and possibly get published. Some people on CC who also got into MITES helped me choose MITES and I can’t imagine how different I would have been without this experience.</p>

<p>It was totally and completely amazing, and if you have any questions about the course load, student life, or the application process, feel free to message me (or shoshkatovich, which btw I’m dying to find out who this is…lol our fb thread about the same thing is driving me crazy).</p>

<p>And about the application process, I would urge you, like previous applicants and participants have, not to think only in terms of socioeconomic background, race or ethnicity. When they say it is a holistic process, it really is : this year’s class was the biggest (80 kids) and probably most diverse yet. Every kind of financial, social, ethnic, racial, background was represented, and I was really lucky to meet people from all different walks of life. Don’t feel discouraged, I definitely thought MITES was a long shot for me, and when I got in, I wanted to melt!</p>

<p>Good luck to everyone :)</p>

<p>Could you guys give me sort of a timeline of what the admission process looks like?</p>