<p>I'm currently a junior in high school and I've been interested in attending MIT. I have a 3.6-3.7 gpa and scored in the high 600s for each section on the SAT I. I'm going to take SAT II in math I and physics next month. I've been on my school's swim team for two years and is the VP of the school's photography club. What else should I do to improve my chances in getting accepted in MIT? Thanks!</p>
<p>Do what you like. However keep in mind that its generally believed that MIT looks for interest in science/engineering. This doesn’t mean you must have an award in such a field but simply a geniue interest in those fields.</p>
<p>Retake the SAT and try to raise your math score to over 700. Also, since you’re interested in MIT and plan on taking math and science SAT subject tests, it seems that you are a strong math/science student, and like Phoestre said, MIT is rumored to look at that favorably. I’d suggest emailing and trying to obtain a research position with a university professor over the summer. Most of them will probably turn you down, but you may get lucky. Many strong math/science students do this, and it is a wonderful way to demonstrate interest. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Be yourself and don’t do things that you think theyll like.</p>
<p>Go elsewhere. Unless you are a girl or minority, you will not get in. My child had perfect scores, great GPA lots of APs and good activities and did not get in. MIT would not be a place to have a fun college experience unless you are nerd through and through.</p>
<p>^ In case anyone’s buying into this ■■■■■’s post, keep in mind that MIT looks for far more than a great GPA (80% of the applicant pool has this) and a laundry list of activities.</p>
<p>(As for the comment about our social lives - my advice is to come see it for yourselves ^^)</p>
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<p>I normally don’t comment on obnoxious posts, but this one really gets to me because it’s a parent posting. Grow up. I hope that you haven’t poisoned your son with your jaded and one dimensional worldview. Sorry that your son was not accepted to his top choices, for whatever reason or for reasons unknown. Move on and be happy for what you have - a brilliant child with a multitude of opportunities at whatever college he chooses.</p>
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<p>Your SAT scores are a bit low for MIT if you compare yourself to the class profile.</p>
<p>Gourmetmom,
Adding my support. PD5 is obviously upset that his/her child did not get admitted. My son didn’t have perfect SATs, but his ECs included forming a math club, getting his team to state championships, winning a national writing award, etc. He’s not a URM, by the way.</p>
<p>With perfect SAT scores, I suspect PD5’s child got other terrific choices.</p>