Not exactly a chance thread, more of an am I in the running thread since i'm asking about MIT

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Just got my SAT scores,
660-cr
720-m
760-w
I'm aware cr is not up to par and I'm not sure about whether a 720 is good or awful for MIT, I haven't taken the subject tests yet, but I am a Hispanic male, 4.0 unweighted, top 6%, when all is said and done about 12 APs, and I am president of a club. Again I am aware MIT is not a school you can "chance me" for so I am just asking whether or not my SAT will kill me in admissions.
Thank you for your time.</p>

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<p>Are you a junior or senior? @Mathman97</p>

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<p>I’m actually a junior, sorry, I should’ve mentioned that.</p>

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<p>Well here are the statistics for MIT testing. <a href=“Admissions statistics | MIT Admissions”>http://mitadmissions.org/apply/process/stats&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I’d definitely try to aim for them just because they are good numbers, but they’re averages so there will be people above and below them. A good rule for any competitive school is to try to be in the 700s for SAT or 30s for ACT. I’m a recent admit from MIT EA and my scores were pretty high (34 ACT and 760 math L2, 740 bio e), but I’ve met people above and below me. </p>

<p>Because you are a junior though I would definitely retake. You have time and you will most likely improve your scores. Also try your hand at the ACT if possible and study for subject tests, because subject tests aren’t fun but required for a lot of schools. </p>

<p>Best of luck and focus on having strong grades and keeping up with your ECs. And find something fun and interesting to do this summer before senior year to get you energized for college apps and your last year of high school :smiley: </p>

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<p>BUMP</p>

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<p>It will most definitely not kill you in admissions. First of all, a 720 is not too bad - and you still have the opportunity to improve that score. After your standardized test score/GPA/other numerical factors deem you able to survive the workload at MIT, more important aspects of your application come into play, such as essays and teacher recommendations. So, don’t worry!</p>

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<p>Since you are Hispanic, YES you are still in the running. To put you over the top though try to score higher on at least the math portion of the SAT. And get involved in STEM extracurriculars, even if you aren’t amazing at them or have leadership positions, and express your great interest for a STEM field and desire to major in one. MIT may see taking you as investing in future Hispanic leaders of America. </p>

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<p>BUMP</p>

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<p>BUMP</p>