<p>@redchair lmao, I reread my essays too… Oh lord, I can’t believe I even got into E2. O.O Especially since my grades are kind of meh and my test score was pretty horrible too. Lmao. </p>
<p>Also, just speculating here, but I feel like teacher recs make a HUGE difference too… Mine were pretty good; I feel like that’s what convinced them to accept me.</p>
<p>Btw, @run1116, I know you asked about income distribution for MITES, but if you’re curious to know about it for E2: We didn’t really talk about it much (it was just a week after all), but I do know a large chunk of us are QuestBridge finalists, so I guess that can paint you a picture. HOWEVER, there were also some people who weren’t low-income, so don’t feel doomed if you’re not a low-income student. </p>
<p>Just see what happens, guys. 
You never know!</p>
<p>I truly want to apply for MITES 2013, but I don’t think I can be considered a “minority” especially as my parents make enough for us to live comfortably, and I’m Filipino (which you can decide if that’s Asian or not). What do you guys think?</p>
<p>I’d still apply, especially if you meet any of the factors they list on their website.</p>
<p>Do you think it would be a bad idea for me to write my challenges essay on how I have had no challenges, considering everything else seems rather petty? Would that make me seem rather stuck-up or whatnot?</p>
<p>Um, maybe I’m wrong in this advice, but I would strongly discourage you do that. o.O Even if it’s ‘petty,’ as long as you demonstrate it well, you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>This thread is so quiet this year! I’m applying to MITES also, but need help on the racial/ethnic identity essay. Any tips for a chinese person who hasn’t really undergone any hardships because of my race?</p>
<p>hahaha it is really quiet this year… It’ll probably pick up after you guys turn in apps though… I know ours did. :3 </p>
<p>And I wish I could help you jchan, but I really have no idea. 
I’ll try and see if I can get some friends to give me advice for you :3</p>
<p>dangitdang gave me a great idea already 
but more are always appreciated!</p>
<p>I’m a little confused about the application. Am I supposed to finish my whole application (essays, etc.) before my counselor and teacher can write my recommendations?</p>
<p>@IuvenilisAnimus I’m not sure. Last year my teachers got the email asking for recommendations after I enter their informations. You might want to give the office a call.</p>
<p>Just an update guys; if you’re wondering how MITES looks on college application I have some news for you! So far we have 2 MITES2012 (out of 2 who applied) got into Columbia ED; 1 QB matched with Stanford and 1 QB matched with Wesleyan. I think we also have a Yale admit too! Of course this doesn’t mean a causation but MITES does help!</p>
<p>Thanks for your help, Dangitdang!</p>
<p>Oh, yeah, for E2, we got… 1 QB match to Princeton, 1 QB match to Dartmouth, and 1 QB to Stanford. Not sure if anyone got in ED to Columbia or Dartmouth yet.</p>
<p>Gah!! its so hard to fit what i want to say in 300 words or less for the essays</p>
<p>yeah, i had trouble with that too. :/</p>
<p>Just wondering…did anyone “waive their right” to read their recommendations? I trusted my teachers enough to choose no, but I’m really curious to what they say.</p>
<p>What are the average test scores of the accepted applicants, and how much do they vary?</p>
<p>@AmaranthineD</p>
<p>Hi,you can check it at hxxp://web.mit.edu/mites/Recruitment<em>%26</em>Selection.html
It’s at the bottom of the page</p>
<p>Again, I’m MITES '12, and I just wanted to address all of your concerns with test scores:
IT IS NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL.
I’m being absolutely honest here. Some people didn’t even submit test scores. Even of those who did, many weren’t getting amazing, super high scores. But that’s not to say that they weren’t smart, because everyone at MITES was brilliant. Just keep in mind that all these tests are just numbers and you will be judged on many other things that are more important. Instead of worrying about tests, focus more on your essays because those will be more revealing than simple scores.
So stop worrying! They’re only TESTS!</p>
<p>wow… those test scores are surprisingly low - I just got back my PSAT score (208) and I thought I would be sure not to get in anymore</p>
<p>@Dangitdang, I love how the chart seems to be halfway blocked off by the bottom of the page on every browser I try.</p>
<p>Either way, how are everyone’s applications coming along? </p>
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