MITES program

<p>I posted this in the summer programs thread, but I recieved no answers. I figured I should just post it here, sooo....</p>

<p>I had a few questions!
~ will the grades you receive in your classes at MITES effect your overall gpa in high school?
~ has anyone here attended MITES, if so, please do tell about experiences!
~ are the classes extremely difficult? I hear students who attend are academic geniuses in math/science.
~ what are the acceptance rates for this program?
~ when they say you must be a junior to apply, are they referring to only rising juniors or rising seniors?</p>

<p>1) no, they will not transfer back over. also i don’t think MITES gives “grades” as per such. </p>

<p>2) can’t answer</p>

<p>3) well…they’re difficult! they’re MIT classes. but the students aren’t all “geniuses.” they’re just kids who want to study some more math and science, especially stuff that maybe their high school won’t offer.</p>

<p>4) last year it was around 6%. it’s actually tougher to get into MITES than into MIT purely by the numbers. but that shouldn’t stop you from applying if you would like to be considered. </p>

<p>5) you must apply during the spring of your junior year. MITES takes place during the summer before your senior year.</p>

<p>Thank you so very much!
And one more thing…
What does the mites program look for in a student who is applying?</p>