my chances of getting into mit?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>its pretty much been my dream to go to mit and do a phd, but im am just after some advice.</p>

<p>I am australian, and in australia, now, I left school at 16(we normally finish at 18, years 11 and 12 are senior, which I didnt do), however I was in college at 16, and graduated my bachelors at 19, and will have my masters at 21. my performance is not great, just average. we use a 7 point gpa, with 4 being 50%, a 5 being up to 65%, a 6 being up to 75% and a 7 being 85% or over. I mostly have 4's, with a few 5's.</p>

<p>However, I am not meaing to boast here, but am mentioning because it might be relevant, i am very intelligent, i know iq scores are not very important, but I got an iq of approx 164, on a few different occasions over different tests over different years. I also have a very impressive resume and much work experience.</p>

<p>Taking into account I would be an international student, what chances do i have for admission, how likely is it I will get in, and what can I do if i do not to try later?</p>

<p>regards,
josh</p>

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<p>Grades aren't too hot. Accomplishments with that IQ?</p>

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<p>i never mention that iq normally.....but ive been told maybe mention it in applying...</p>

<p>accomplishments....graduation of a bachelors and masters by age 21, a heft amount of work experience and work experience..came in the top 3 in a few competitions, my main strength would be my skillset I would feel...as well as any research projects I did....</p>

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<p>Oh research projects should be OK for you then. From your original post it seemed you were just a smart person. Well, it's definitely worth a try!</p>

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<p>my main problem/question is that yeah, i am pretty smart, but i dont necassarily have that backed up in my academic performance, so im not sure about my chances of admission.</p>

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<p>So, I am assuming you are applying to graduate school (since you already have BA or BS).
Which department of MIT graduate school?</p>

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<p>i forget just now, and my internet its being stupid so i can't check, but my background is in computer science, which is what I would like to pursue a phd in. I would assume the dept of engineering?</p>

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<p>The Department</a> of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has some useful</a> FAQs about the graduate admissions process.</p>

<p>The resume and work experience will be key, although admissions is very competitive and having average grades will certainly not help you. I would not recommend mentioning your IQ, even in passing.</p>

<p>Although I don't know the official figures, and this is obviously hearsay, an applicant to the program (on another CC board) was told that there are 2500 applicants for 100 spots.</p>

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<p>is it any different being an international student? does it make any difference, or would i be lumped in with the domestic applicants?</p>

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Although I don't know the official figures, and this is obviously hearsay, an applicant to the program (on another CC board) was told that there are 2500 applicants for 100 spots.

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<p>Mollie these figures are for international undergrads</p>

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<p>No, these figures are for everyone applying to the EECS graduate program.

from this</a> thread</p>

<p>Josh2006, I'm not aware of any specific international quota in most graduate departments, but be aware that it's usually easier to find funding if you're domestic (since most graduate funding in the sciences and engineering is through the US government).</p>

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<p>hey! good luck with MIT. I just wanted to say that it's not that special to go to university at 16. That's the case for most international students I know. Btw I also applied to MIT this year as an undergrad and I'll be 16 when I go there. I have never done an IQ test but I guess my IQ is not 180 or 200 :P so I think saying that your IQ is very high may even harm your chances as they may think that you are boasting. The work experience will definitely be a +. =)
p.s: i am looking forward to chat with undergrad students from MIT, please send me a message if u have the time to chat with an international applicant :) (i have read all the blogs and the other stuff on My MIT portal)</p>

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<p>hmm, ok, def wont mention the iq, didnt want to anyway, but it was suggested so i thought id ask. iq's dont mean anything anyway.</p>

<p>at least in australia its rare to have graduated from a bachelors at 19, average age is 21 or 22, we finish senior here at 18 or 17, depending on the state.</p>