<p>I know that some MITES '12 students applied via QuestBridge (I didn’t) and while a number were finalists, only a few were matched. In the end, some of the people still got into MIT and top schools (obviously, we won’t know for sure until March-May).</p>
<p>I think recommendations helped a lot. I had pretty good scores and grades, but I think my recs helped show my personality beyond scores and that helps a lot.</p>
<p>Finally, @ailad24: it was honestly the best, and hardest summer of my life. I met many amazing (and inspiring!) people who challenged me to be my best. I miss it terribly, especially now that I don’t have friends to PSet and study with. Don’t get me wrong, you HAVE to do work. Even then, you will learn so much and become a better student. Plus, you can explore Boston/Cambridge on your weekends with your friends!</p>
<p>I sent mine in anyway because they make me look good. I had earned a ‘B’ in AP Calculus BC as a sophomore, but I got an ‘A’ in Calculus 3 at the college where I dual-enroll. I sent in first semester grades to counteract the initial ‘B’.</p>
<p>I’m so nervous to hear back from mites. I check this thread at least once a day, but I really don’t think I have a good chance of making it anyway.</p>
<p>@collegeboyy: I feel the same way. I think it’s a long shot, but it’d be freaking amazing if I got in. I’d prolly have to check the admission notice about six times and let it set in for a week or two to fully realize I got in.</p>
<p>I would absolutely love to attend MITES! I’m just as hopeful as the rest of you. I can’t wait until this summer! Six weeks at MIT would be amazing, and considering it’s my #1 choice for college, would allow me to see if MIT would really be a place where I’d fit in and enjoy the experience. </p>
<p>I don’t think it would be that awkward to meet in person, if we all got in. It would be pretty cool knowing some people already, and that would probably make the first few days a little less awkward. </p>
<p>Also, selection notifications are in March, according to the website. However, I’ve read on previous threads that notifications have been pushed back in past years, so don’t count on it! In any case, we’re looking at only about two months until everything is revealed! Good luck!</p>
<p>Uhh two months… My chances are quite slim to be honest, but it would be an amazing experience. MIT is my first choice too. While I know that results don’t come out until march, I still check my mailbox everyday in hopes of getting an email from them :/</p>
<p>Haha it won’t be awkward. We actually made two Facebook groups. The first one was a month or so before decisions came out, and past alumnus would answer questions, we would get to know each other, etc. Then, when decisions came out, we made a MITES 2012 group that was and still is pretty active. So we kind of had an idea of who a few people were before the program started.</p>