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<p>Hey, I just wanted to get an estimate from you people who know so much about MIT admissions. I applied early action. </p>

<p>OK Interview</p>

<p>SAT 780M, 770V (1550)
SAT II (800 Physics) (800 MathIIC) (690 Writing) (oops!)
AP Physics B (5) (Technically not allowed to take any my junior year. I convinced them. MIT will know this.)</p>

<p>Straight A's but due to Phy ED rank = 6/160</p>

<p>However, I come from a public school that has seen no apps to HYPSMC in the past many years, ut don't include any comments on amazing research, cuz, well, I don't have any. I am teaching myself AP Physics C, and will also complete my own research project later this year. </p>

<p>Two "best in years" recs from govt and phys teachers.</p>

<p>Am taking 4 APs (english, chem, calc, and self-taught physics C), which is all my school has
3 years German</p>

<p>EC's
Big into drummin' </p>

<p>Tenor Section Leader of top 3 drum line in 5 state region (40 hours a week)
lead jazz drummer for school 3 years
play jazz set, latin percussion, and vibes
3 Superior Solo Awards at State Competition for Marimba solos
Pep Band (Tenor Leader), volunteer for church (drummin and started youth band)</p>

<p>NHS, lots of Frisbee playing, Moderated a debate for school board candidates, 2003 jazz camp, 2001-2004 church camp, 2004 Leadership Camp, Volunteer at school in music, </p>

<p>Big into job,
3+ years at grocery store, manual labor, earned way into Customer Service, help manage (somewhat) a dairy and video dept. 15+ hours a week. Top fundraiser in region for Diabetes through employer ($3000) </p>

<p>The bad stuff
White, parents well educated, not disadvataged</p>

<p>The good
rural town, not an intravert</p>

<p>I want to major in physics, and maybe minor in something that will give me more practical problem solving skills. </p>

<p>Thanks a lot! I can barely wait until that much anticipated date!</p>

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<p>BTW, I applied EA.</p>

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<p>I can't really say that you are definitely in, but I think you have good chances. MIT is looking for motivated self-learners who have a passion for something. I think you might fit that category, and think you have as good a chance, probably better, than any. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Hey thanks, I appreciate that! Hopefully the fact that I'm from MN will help. (23% accept rate from MN) My other thought was Cornell Engineering school for applied physics. DO I have a good shot there? MIT?</p>

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<p>How did you know the MN acceptance rate? I'm wondering what it is for my state, SC...</p>

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<p>You have a much better shot at Cornell than MIT I'd say. Though you have a decent shot at both, Cornell is just less selective (even in engineering - its most selective school)</p>

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<p>I heard it at the traveling MIT info meeting. Is decent, say, above 40%? I am a nervous nilly.</p>