Transfer student to MIT?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>From what I have read, transferring to MIT is somewhat more difficult than being accepted as a freshman. I will be applying as a transfer student for the Fall 2012 semester.</p>

<p>I am curious as to how I would stack up to others in the transfer pool. I am considered a non-traditional student. After high school, I could not afford the cost difference between my college scholarship packages and the total cost of school and was ineligible for need-based aid. As a result, I was unable to attend college at that time. I joined the Army for about six years. I am now 28, and will be receiving my A.A. in engineering in the Spring 2012 semester. How do the following credentials look for a transfer applicant.</p>

<p>Academic:
-IB diploma recipient from H.S.
-4.0 GPA (no "fluff" classes) at the local community college. I will have credit for Physics w/ Calc. and Calc. II by the time my transcripts are sent out in December. Transcripts include 44 credit hours, will be at 62 upon graduation.</p>

<p>-SATII Math - 720
-SATII Reading - 720</p>

<p>-SATII Math II subject test - Scheduled for Dec. '11 (Est. 750-780 based on practice tests)
-SATII Physics subject test - Shecduled for Dec. '11 (General score range "needed" would be awesome).</p>

<p>Extracurricular activities:
-Vice President of the school's Engineering Society. We are currently involved in designing and building manned electric race cars, converting campus security golf carts into electric golf carts, and designing a low-altitude (~ 75 feet), short-range UAV.</p>

<p>-Senator for Student Government Association</p>

<p>-Member of Phi Theta Kappa (by the end of this month, that is). This is an international honors society for two-year colleges.</p>

<p>-Volunteering at the VA Hospital. More specifically, I help tend to veterans' friends and family while the veterans are in surgery.</p>

<p>Although I have researched the school's median scores, as well as looked at a number of posts from accepted freshmen, I have been able to find surprisingly little regarding successful transfer applicants. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I know applying to MIT as a transfer student is a long shot, but the potential rewards are well worth the risk. If you need more information, feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance for your input!</p>

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<p>For the sake of argument, let’s assume that my essays are well-written and that my evaluations were very favorable. I cannot attest to the accuracy of this, since I have just finished my rough draft of essay A. Also, I do not know the actual contents of my evaluations, but have been told they are favorable.</p>

<p>Although student interviews are only a requirement for freshmen applicants, would you recommend scheduling one for a transfer applicant?</p>

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<p>To be honest I do not know much about transfer admissions at MIT. I think that being a veteran helps and your scores are good but not great. I’d say you have a 50/50 shot but don’t take my word for it.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input. Needless to say, I’m going to be spending a LONG time working on these essays. Hopefully, I can polish them enough to tilt the scales a bit. If you need a chance back, let me know.</p>