Transfer chances to MIT from U-Miami? (3.6-3.8 + 1460 + took year off)

<p>Hey, I will be applying to MIT as a rising Sophomore. I'm actually part of the class of 2010, but I took a year off, so now I'll be part of class of 2011.</p>

<p>Anyways, my stats at the University of Miami are as follows:</p>

<p>Male</p>

<p>Freshman Yr Semester 1: 3.8
Freshman Yr Semester 2: 3.4
Total GPA: 3.6
Stanford Scholarship ($16k)</p>

<p>SATs: 720V, 740M, 700W</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<ul>
<li>Started own business during year off (just made some quick money).</li>
<li>Beta Theta Pi scholarship semi-finalist</li>
<li>Entrepreneurship Club</li>
<li>Provosts Honor Roll (higher than Dean's List)</li>
</ul>

<p>How good are my chances? What else would I need to work on? Any feedback would be appreciated!</p>

<p>It is VERY tough to get in as a transfer, but if it's your plan to apply, go for it - but be sure to have alternative options. I don't know if you need SAT-II scores as a transfer applicant, but you do otherwise, and you didn't list any scores. As long as they are in the range of 700 or greater, then you'll likely be competitive.</p>

<p>That said, the extracurriculars and essays should be your focus in your application, as all applicants have terrific stats. Focusing on one or two areas`of interest is more important than having a laundry list of accomplishments. </p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

<p>MIT</a> Admissions | Blog Entry: "June Questions Omnibus 1"</p>

<p>"This past year, 259 students applied for transfer admission, and 17 were admitted."</p>

<p>Those are lower odds than for freshman admission, and I think a lot of the spots go to international students (far more than with freshman admission at MIT; I saw the breakdown on this back in the early 2000's, but can't find that chart online tonight, sorry). Go for it if MIT is a serious dream/goal for you, but don't put all your eggs in that basket (even someone with perfect scores, recommendation letters, etc. shouldn't).</p>