<p>Whew! Mijukki, you have me a heart attack! I just have some questions about the different programs (MITES, E2@MIT (Engineering Experience @ MIT), and MOSTEC). How would MOSTEC work since it is an online program?</p>
<p>Lol I feel so guilty with that post now. -__- I can`t edit it aghhh.
@Hoctopi: Well, have you ever felt even the slightest of discrimination? Or have there been instances where you felt that your race kept you from doing something or going for your full potential? Has it helped you feel like you have to strive more?
Hm, idk. Just some general questions since they`re going for minorities. O:</p>
<p>Mijuuki, we forgive you 
Well, at least I do 
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<p>Ugh the essays are taking me foreverrrrrrrr</p>
<p>Hey y’all,
I am also a prospective applicant for MITES 2013 and was wondering if this whole application has to be really really hardcore science. I am really into animation and film technology, like film mapping, but for my essays I am feeding off of my artistic experiences… Do you think this would work? I’m not a robotics fan or anything like that so I hope that won’t be discouraging.
Also if my test scores are SAT 2350, PSAT 233, ACT 31 and as a URM do you think that would be a strong pull with equal recs and pretty good essays?</p>
<p>@Hoctopi Any family stories? Usually that’s what gets me inspired.</p>
<p>Cleverosity: first of all, most applicants are URMs. Second of all, they really don’t care about scores.</p>
<p>If your essays are merely “good”, it probably won’t cut it. They need to how that you’re passionate about something beyond repute.</p>
<p>CantConcentrate: i am sticking to my main interest throughout all of my essays , so i think i have a main theme going on. They are looking for dedication, right?</p>
<p>as for ECs and such, do they take it very seriously? or just as proof of your dedication to the topics in your essays?</p>
<p>Those are great scores, definitely in the higher range for this program (or any program, really.) They do care about scores somewhat, to show that you have the capability to handle the coursework (although not-so-high scorers can and do get in), but the scores aren’t a make-or-break thing. Especially since you’re URM, you seem to have a good shot at this program so far. I’m not sure how the art thing works, but if that’s the best way you can show yourself, then go for it!</p>
<p>Thanks run1116 and cantconcentrate!</p>
<p>I finished my essays and have been told they are really really good–rejection because of essays won’t be a factor.
My teachers and counselor know what makes me passionate about engineering. They also like me, so that’s another positive on my application.</p>
<p>HOWEVER, this is where PSAT scores and GPA come in. I have a 179 and a 3.6. Those are really low… will that be a HUGE negative in my application? I will have taken 11 APs by this year and have a rigorous curriculum, but applicants from my school tend to always have excellent stats.</p>
<p>ALSO–how many awards should we list? I have a whole lot, but don’t want to sound like a machine bragging about every little thing.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>From what I read, your essays play a key role in determining whether you make it in. That’s not to say that your grades/psat aren’t important-they use them to determine whether you can handle the coursework-but I don’t think your gpa/psat will hurt much, especially if your essays and recommendations are good.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what you should do about your awards. If you’re really worried about bragging, maybe you should only list the ones you believe are the most significant.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>I have a few questions:</p>
<p>Do drama, band, and choir count as ECs even if they are electives? We have occasional afterschool rehearsals (more once the musical gets running) and concerts/plays/workshops, but the actual classes are during school hours. They are what occupy most of my time after school, though, since I have to practice, run lines, memorize songs, learn blocking, etc.
I really want to include these activities somewhere because those are my interests. </p>
<p>Also, I don’t know what to do about the Parent 1 Parent 2 thing. I live with my mom and my stepdad, but he’s not my legal guardian, so I don’t know if I should include his information or not. I’ve had issues in the past where I’ve included my stepdad as a parent/guardian and it hasn’t been accepted. My real dad passed away, so I can’t put his info down…</p>
<p>Any help would be appreciated :)</p>
<p>What does URM stand for?</p>
<p>When applying what does it mean when it asks “Do you wish to waive your right to examine this letter of recommendation?” Do you have to waive your rights?</p>
<p>URM = Under-Represented Minority (i.e. African American, Hispanic, etc.)</p>
<p>It just means that you aren’t allowed to look at your letters of recommendation. I believe you do have to waive your rights in order for your application to be considered.</p>
<p>Hey. I’m applying to MITES too. So do we really have to waive our rights? I did not. I am also worried because I have bad test scores. I got a 1840 on the SAT. However, by the end of this year I would have taken 10 APs.</p>
<p>Sent from my SGH-T999 using CC</p>
<p>I did not waive my rights and I can’t change it. Will it have any effects on the application?</p>
<p>. So i wrote about something just to find out that it kinda exists. lol. Oh well.</p>
<p>hey! DO you know if the recommender has to write 300 words for each question or the whole thing. THIS IS SO HARD></p>
<p>Hey guys, I’m applying to MITES this year, too! But I haven’t seen any other posts on the thread about the other two programs that you are indirectly applying to when you apply for MITES - MOSTEC and <a href=“mailto:E2@MIT”>E2@MIT</a>. So regarding those: If one was to get a message of rejection for MITES, does this mean that they would get rejected for all three programs, or can they be rejected from MITES and later receive a message about acceptance into MOSTEC or E2? I’m not saying I will get in, I’m just curious about how that whole thing works out in March.</p>
<p>@adigit- yes. each recommendation letter question should be 300 or less. just like the ones we write for the application.</p>
<p>@Aakash17- applying to MITES means applying to all 3 (MITES, MOSTEC, E2@MIT). </p>
<p>“These programs include MITES, E2@MIT (Engineering Experience @ MIT), and MOSTEC (MIT Online Science, Technology, & Engineering Community). Through these programs, the OEOP is able to serve a larger number of selected students from the growing pool of MITES applicants (1750 applications in 2012).”
- from the MITES website</p>
<p>basically MOSTEC and E2@MIT were made by the OEOP to catch people who didn’t get into MITES but were still seen as qualified. to answer your question, if you don’t get into MITES you can still get accepted into the other 2.</p>
<p>If anyone reading was in MITES last year(or any year), could you tell us how it was? schedule, food, beds, free time, activities, what to bring, ect… Just a rundown of the whole MITES experience.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!
=)</p>