<p>Hello Guys! This is my first post here, so please excuse my noobness. lol
Initially, my aim had always been to get into MIT. I have always tried to do my best and am still doing. I will now indicate my current status both academically and non-academically. Btw, I am an "American" studying in Turkey, currently a junior. Therefore, months left for my application and I would be pleased to receive your valuable comments for admission. By the way, I want to be a Mechanical Engineer.
SAT I : 790 (math) 690 (writing) 680 (critical reading)
SAT II: Physics 790 Maths 2 780
Current GPA weighted 4.95 / 5.00 Average 89/100 but will be a bit over 90 at the end of this year.
I have also received %100 scholarship from my school, because of my great success in SBS ( it is like PSAT's Turkish version ). I was in top %1 in the whole country.
However, there is something I am afraid of. My class rank.. It is 45 among 535 people... It is because I am taking the most rigorous program that my school offers. It is the National Curriculum with the IB Curriculum. This immense program challenges me as well as reduces my weighted average ( currently 89/100). But, I am one of the bests among my peers who are taking the same curriculum with me. There are lots of people taking the easiest courses and getting ahead of me. But I know that MIT loves students who challenge themselves. So, as I do academically, I challenge myself non-academically as well! I organize helping organizations for poor and disabled people. I am also in school theater. I have once starred and once played the second role. I also do lots of things on school magazine. I have also participated the national science fair and made a project that became famous all over the country. Surprisingly, my project was on the news. Because of this situation, I have surprisingly received an offer from an engineering company and working part-time and learning the principals of engineering there. I'm also going to represent my school in the national physics olympiad next week. I have participated Harvard Summer School, did Principles of Physics, and gained 8 credits. I am a licensed shooter and I have cool achievements. I play the piano very well. I am also into programming and know Basic and C++. And, btw, my elder brother, who is a renowned professor in a prestigious college ( I wouldn't like to indicate his name or the college's) got his MS and PhD from MIT, in branch of Mechanical Engineering. ( which I am thinking that this would be a great advantage for me, correct me if I'm wrong )
SO, That is all folks! I would greatly appreciate your valuable comments ( especially about my class rank) and thank you for sparing your time to read my post! Have a wonderful day</p>
<p>Forgot to add, I am also in the debate club and will be competing against other schools. And somebody plz chance me plz! BUMP BUMP BUMP</p>
<p>Er… ok then. So to start off, your grades are pretty good, but 89/100 is fairly low for MIT even for challenging classes. Keep in mind that everyone who applies will have stats that show challenging curriculum. Your SAT scores are fine, dont mess with them unless you really want a perfect score. Your extracurriculars are all over the place though, try to put some cohesion in there to show that you dont just try everything, rather you stick to what you like, but wander into other disciplines when curious. You have as good a chance as any number wise, but you should try and find a good way to present your ECs. Chance me back? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1317220-chance-me-my-college-choices.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1317220-chance-me-my-college-choices.html</a></p>
<p>Thank you very much for chancing, but how about my class rank?</p>
<p>Plz chance me! Bump bump bump</p>