<p>I am from India and am planning to apply to MIT in 2007. From what i have seen on CC it seems to me that a 2200+ in sat and a good research involvement is necessary to get into MIT. As in the case of Research, i have done a few in Human Computer Interaction and Computer Vision.</p>
<p>Q.1. Should i get my research paper reviwed by Proffesor at IIT or BITS.</p>
<p>Secondly It seems that Kids who get into Intel Science fair stand at a good Chance. I was Selecetd for IntelScience fair in India at National level, But it was in Grade 9. I was also selected in various children Science Congres (State Level) but they were in Grade 6,7,8,9,. After it i was not allowed as you could participate only 4 times.</p>
<p>Q.2. Will the fact that my Intel science fair was in Grade 9 adversely affect my chances.</p>
<p>Q.3. If i take Further Mathematics in my A levels will it boost my chances significantly.</p>
<p>I'd just like to say that research involvement is not in fact necessay to get into MIT! Most (someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'd even hazard a guess at 75%+) accepted students have no significant research experience.</p>
<p>\edit: International admissions is, though, always a lot more competitive. Still, research is just one way to stand out.</p>
<p>Q2 -- As long as you have continued to do stuff since then, probably not. </p>
<p>Q3 -- I start with noting that I am not familiar with "A-levels" at all. That said, though, if you can do it without sacrifing other stuff you love or stressing yourself out and assuming that you like math, I would recommend you take the more advanced class, as it would be a bit more personally fulfilling. It would also probably help you a bit from an admissions perspective.</p>