I am aravind,from chennai, india.
I am presently studying in class 12.
I expect above 95% in my boards.
Not yet taken any sat and toe fill tests.
I am a kabadi players played in state level matches.
What shud I do to get into mit
@Aravinds search through MIT’s admissions site and blogs, those’ll tell you what you should do, and required tests/materials. And note that MIT is extremely competitive from countries like China and India.
Quite frankly, @MITer94, I think “extremely competitive” understates it! It is extremely competitive for all applicants. For that particular subset, I think maybe the descriptor is “extraordinarily almost beyond comprehension” competitive.
Without test scores and much more detail about yourself, no one will be able to tell you anything worthwhile beyond what was just posted.
MIT had an 8% acceptance rate last year.
@Aravinds
Based on your question in your opening post, it’s clear there’s plenty for you to learn about applying to a competitive school.
As MITer94 noted, do spend time reading through the MIT admission site and its blogs. Then do the same research for less competitive schools. It may take several weeks or months, but in the end, you’ll gain a better understanding for what schools you’re better suited to apply to.
You may still choose to apply to MIT. I don’t believe anyone should tell you to not apply. But at least you will know what you’re up against.
I am from fiitjee,for the past 6 years I am preparing for jee.so I m good at mat and subjects but my concern I about English.I am not sure when to take up the tests and how to prepare for English(mainly essay) and the right time to apply.please guide me with that.
@Aravinds you need good fluency in English to even get through the core requirements, let alone be successful at MIT, if you were to be admitted in the first place. MIT has a CI requirement, two in humanities and two in your major.
I suggest you take the TOEFL first. MIT has a minimum TOEFL score needed. You should also take a math and science SAT subject test. I presume those shouldn’t be difficult for you.
More importantly, what do you have on your application that really stands out from everyone else? I’d imagine hundreds of students from India apply each year, and MIT can only accept a few.
What would make my letter special and different from others.
Give me some example of essay writing and the way of approach.
@Aravinds you’re applying to one of the most selective schools in the world. I hope you know the answer to that.
@Aravinds I think you should really consider why you want to apply to MIT. I literally just finished international orientation, and everyone I spoke to spoke English pretty fluently, even those from India, China, Israel, Serbia, etc., etc. Judging by your spelling and grammar English is still a challenge for you. This would make it difficult to make friends, do classwork, ask for help, and generally become a part of the MIT community and succeed at MIT. I really don’t think you’d be very happy even if you were accepted. You’d probably both learn more and be happier at an university in India. If you’re really set on MIT, you could alternately go to university in India, work on your English, and apply to transfer in the next year. I just met someone from India who is a second year transfer, so it’s definitely possible.