<p>The OP should be really glad.
I did the same thing my freshman year and posted about MIT on CC. Everyone told me not to come back until junior year >.<
Ironically, I took their advice and did what I loved rather than becoming an SAT freak. In fact, I completely did things my own way, regardless of what my parents wanted me to do (and this sometimes didn’t work too well, but generally did).
My advice is to not listen to anyone but yourself. I’ve learned more from that than anything else in my life. I believe that this piece of advice is the key to success.</p>
<p>Back to the story–I did what I loved and guess what, I came back junior year. The funniest part is that I was tired of being where I was and I saw MIT as an opportunity to be able to do more of what I love. And, as a junior, MIT is giving me that opportunity; the opportunity to explore the world, to help others, to innovate, to inspire–and all a year early.
And had I not gotten in after taking the risk of applying my junior year, what would I have done?
I’d apply the next year. 
Take risks, do what you love, and you’re bound to do great.</p>