<p>When MIT admitts students do they do it based on composite score or by a breakdown of the individual sections? I ask bc i got a 2070 combined but a 790 reading 650 Math and 630 Writing. I also looked on there website and the top 25% at MIT for reading is like 760 whereas the Math is a lot higher, would the fact that I have high reading be better for admission, as it may be more rare there?</p>
<p>MIT looks at individual sections.</p>
<p>It will certainly help you to have a good reading score, but MIT will still consider your math score when deciding whether to admit you.</p>
<p>I hope to apply under chemistry so will my math score be as important?</p>
<p>This question has been answered like millions of times on this forum.
It doesn't matter what major you apply under, it is the same!
They don't admit and consider what major you are. Many people change majors anyways, so even if they have a quota for a major, it wouldn't really help them too much.
Yes, Math score is important, so is your grades, your essays, and extracurricular, and also that match between you and MIT. Don't fuss over a the score.
My combined score was pretty close to your,and I got in! however, my math score was more like your reading score, and my reading score was more like your math score! Of course there are quite a few people who got in with a 600s in the math section. But most of the times math is probably a little bit more important than reading. It would be probably help you if you can get a better score, or have a good sat 2 math score, or show some rigor in your math classes to show that you can do the work.
Again, there are plenty of other things you could be doing, like writing a really good essay, and getting very other parts of your applications ready, and get read recommendation letters.</p>
<p>Hmm, good advice I guess i should just study up for the SAT 2, maybe a 700+ would off set it.</p>