<p>Pro:</p>
<p>Perfect SAT 1; almost perfect sat 2 (800, 790), all from one test, no retake.
GPA: 4.0
Rank: 1/85 (even though school does not rank)
Recommnendation: excellent
Good musician
Good essays</p>
<p>Cons:
No AP
NO AMC/AIME (will take in Feb)
No legacy
Asian
No outside research project</p>
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Honestly, I think it's much better to worry than to be overconfident at this point. Hope for the best, sure, but prepare for the worst.
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<p>Honestly, though, I think it's much better to go on living your life once applications are in, then spend it brooding on CC. Hope for the best, sure, but does this kind of micro-analysis really constitute "preparing for the worst?"</p>
<p>I'll do my D...she's applying RD.</p>
<p>Pro:
GPA and class rank: #2 of 300, 3.98 UW GPA, most rigorous course load
track record in accelerated college class--pulled a 3.8 in an intense summer language class
AP and SAT II scores in math and physics
Talent for languages
non-Asian F
Leadership (peer mediation, link crew, varsity captain)
Stellar recs---physics teacher will attest she is "gifted" at physics
Resilience and focus--if she can get these qualities across in her essays.</p>
<p>Con
No research or awards in academics beyond school
SAT Math I <700
Private person--she refuses to refer to the fact that her dad died unexpectedly freshman year in any of her applications. Her essays are technically fluent but not very personal.
not a big risk taker</p>
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Honestly, though, I think it's much better to go on living your life once applications are in, then spend it brooding on CC. Hope for the best, sure, but does this kind of micro-analysis really constitute "preparing for the worst?"
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Well, I think the "overanalyzing stuff on CC" ship has already sailed.</p>
<p>Mombot, I'm really sorry what happened to your husband.</p>
<p>Thanks XX.</p>
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Well, I think the "overanalyzing stuff on CC" ship has already sailed.
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<p>So this is a moot point, now? Because so many people have complained about the rampant overanalysis on CC? It might be a worn and tired sentiment, but I'd still suggest that people stop freaking themselves out, when they've already applied. </p>
<p>Seize the carp!</p>
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3 on AIME
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<p>I can't see this as being a drawback...</p>
<p>hah ar89 i guessed who you are but you don't know me. umm. yeah. if you think the WTP girl is a reason why you wouldn't get in, my school has 2 MITES girls and there is still another guy applying EA with not as high qualifications as you. Your SAT II science score makes me smile. I dont get how 730 is not a good score. don't worry about youe freshman/sophomore summer. im sure you did a lot more stuff the rest of high school to make up for it, otherwise i wouldnt be able to guess who you are.</p>
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Why does MIT deserve <em>ME</em>?
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<p>lol, that's the right question to ask.
I think I just won't apply to any colleges because I'm wayyy too smart for them anyway :)</p>
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So this is a moot point, now? Because so many people have complained about the rampant overanalysis on CC? It might be a worn and tired sentiment, but I'd still suggest that people stop freaking themselves out, when they've already applied.
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<p>I think it's kind of fun, spazzing out all the time. It's a great procrastination tool - you're avoiding doing anything actually useful, but it seems like you're being productive because it's about college! Brilliant, yes, I know.</p>
<p>godly interview, godly research, godly stats, godly reccs... yeah.</p>
<p>Ditto.. XD</p>
<p>I'm not joking.</p>
<p>I'd like to say "Neither am I."
But I'll let MIT be the judge of that.</p>
<p>Why let MIT be the judge of that, when I can judge MIT?</p>
<p>Will this get me into MIT?</p>
<p>SAT 1: Math = 770, Verbal = 700, Writing = 700
SAT 2 Math 2 = 730, US History = 710, Physics = 630</p>
<p>Math Honor Society, 2005 to present (Elected President for 2006-2007)
German Honor Society, 2005 to present (Elected President for 2006-2007)
Historical Honor Society, 2005 to present (Elected Treasurer for 2006-2007)
National Honor Society, Inducted May, 2006
TRHS Varsity Math Team, 2005 to present (Captain 2006-2007)
TRHS Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra violin all 4 years
Pit Orchestra High School Musicals violin 2005-2006
TRHS Guitar Ensemble, 2003 to present
Honors with Distinction all high school years
Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award
Saint Michaels College Book Award
National Merit Commended Student
Math Award 2006 - Top scoring junior on Varsity Math Team
Kenpo Karate: 2nd Degree Black Belt ranking, 11 years to present (working on 3rd degree)<br>
Northern Praying Mantis Kung-Fu: Green Sash ranking, 3 years to present
Member of the Karate International Hall of Fame for tournament achievements</p>
<p>Plus lots of volunteer work with the local church (not listed)</p>
<p>Youve got a shot Id say. Bring that SAT II physics score up, maybe the math IIC also.</p>
<p>Nah, I'd say your Math IIC is fine. Really, it's not scores that gets you into MIT - I'd say grades/classes and passion are the deal-breakers. If you look at their statistics (<a href="http://web.mit.edu/ir/cds/2006/c.html%5B/url%5D">http://web.mit.edu/ir/cds/2006/c.html</a>), you see several people got in with sub-par scores, but NO ONE is below the top quarter of their class.</p>
<p>MIT is just generally a really unpredictable place - put your heart into the application, and just see if you get in. Although... maybe I should be telling you that you stand no chance so as to increase my own chances! ;)</p>
<p>dally: those numbers are only for applicants who come from high schools that rank</p>
<p>"Percent of total first-time, first-year (freshman) students who submitted high school class rank: 56"</p>