Will I make the MIT Cut?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I've always had a talent for math, and I think that engineering will be my future. Like many talented students, I dream of one day attending MIT. Here is my predicted high school transcript and activities:
7th grade- Algebra 1
8th Grade- Geometry, Spanish 1, Physical Science
9th Grade- Algebra 2, Statistics, Dual Enrollment (D/E) Earth/Space, D/E English, D/E American History, Spanish 2
10th Grade- Trigonometry, D/E Biology, D/E Anatomy and Physiology, D/E English, World History, Spanish 3
11th Grade- Pre Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, D/E English, D/E Macroeconomics/ D/E American Government
12th Grade- Early College at Local State College (Full Time)</p>

<p>All Courses are honors or Dual Enrollment. Future Dual Enrollment courses will be added to my school curriculum as well (I hope in physics and chemistry!) I will carry A's, but I might earn a B or two.
I will also:
be an Eagle Scout
Black Belt in TKD
6 year pianist
Cross Country Runner (for fun at home)
Take CLEP test during the summer (just for fun because MIT doesn't except the credit)
continue being an avid paintballer
expand my Amazon home business</p>

<p>It may sound like I'm bragging or something, but I seriously think I still will have a very hard time getting into MIT. I might join Mu Alpha Theta, and continue with guitar and music theory for fun.</p>

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<p>What grade are you currently/how much of this have you actually accomplished?</p>

<p>Certainly, if you do the above, you’ll be academically qualified and have other things that make you interesting. That’s about the most that can be said for any applicant, as MIT is a hard school to get into. </p>

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<p>Pretty much. Remember that 80% of the applicants are academically qualified, and MIT turns away so many awesome people each year, that the statistics are just not in your favor even if you’re a rockstar. So have a plan B and be ok with this plan.</p>

<p>But best of luck to you :)</p>

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<p>Thanks! Also, do you think that my chances will improve if I go there for grad school?</p>

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<p>It sounds like you are applying in 2015? </p>

<p>Do you not have APs in your school?</p>

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<p>No, there isn’t AP’s there. Should I take the exams on my own at the testing centers in may?</p>