<p>I basically wanted to know if the closest things to getting me into MIT are my love for math and science? Well are they? :)</p>
<p>The best thing is to use your love for math and science in a unique way. As I mentioned previously, it would be very notable if you helped out with science/math in an elementary or middle school. Where I live, the local university has a pretty famous Little Shop of Physics, which is a science outreach program that college students participate in to connect with younger kids. If there is something like that near where you live, that could be an option.</p>
<p>Another idea to show your leadership skills ALONG with the passion for STEM is to start your own club. If you guys don’t have a science bowl team right now, maybe you could get one started. Or, another option could be starting a science for fun club (where you do crazy experiments but also understand the concepts behind them.) There was a club like that at my sister’s elementary, and if you managed to get one going at a younger school, that would be really really good for applications!</p>
<p>The other thing you should look into is research/internship opportunities. If there is a local university, contact professors in the departments you’re interested in and ask them about potentially doing some lab work with them.</p>
<p>That’s very true. While it is true that I should be good at math and science, I should make the best use of it. I should apply my knowledge and help the community around me. Not only is it a unique way of helping, but it stands out and looks “unique” to my MIT college application. It definitely a way of making myself stand out and look unique to MIT. Thanks you very much Fotogenik. Your advice was very insightful! :)</p>
<p>Edit: Notable advice from a noble member! :)</p>
<p>Thanks Fotogenik!!!</p>
<p>Haha no problem. (: I don’t feel helpful very often, so I’m glad I could help! I wish you the best of luck in your future academics and endeavors, and in your college applications come that time!</p>
<p>But of all the people who posted today, your advice was the most helpful and insightful!!! So, I take the time to thank you for that. :)</p>
<p>@OrchidBlossom: Don’t forget IMO Gold Medal and IOI Gold Medal. 
:P</p>
<p>Thanks to all those who gave me insightful advice today!!! :)</p>
<p>Is there any other activity/acitivites that will benefit/aid to getting me the closest/closer to MIT?</p>
<p>I need as much advice from other committe members as possible!!! :D</p>
<p>I think if you work harder you will make it. MIT is very competitive… You might need to take a bit higher of a math class</p>
<p>And yes, if you are good with computers which I mean like C++ and Java, that will increase your chances by a ton going into MIT.</p>
<p>I’m taking Pre-Calc in 10th Grade, Calc BC in 11th, and Multivariable Calc/Differntial Equations/Linear Alg. in 12th Grade. </p>
<p>If I do get into MIT, I’ll already be in Real Analysis.</p>
<p>If no one else is going to post in this thread, I would like it to be locked please. I thank everyone for their insightful adivice. :D</p>
<p>Thanks to all again!!! 
I would like this thread to be closed. :)</p>