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Students who got into MIT say:
Tips mention: Interview (6), ACT/SAT (12), Grades (12), Sports (5), Essay (4)
Unknown
Nov 20 2004
ACT → SAT →
i think you have to have decence scores and also show interest that you really want to attend the school. also, show them on your application that you are human. write a good personal essay so that the admission understand you more.
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Unknown
Oct 21 2006
ACT → SAT →
My parents were divorced and they marked that as diversity (true- i saw the report). interview well and have high marks and extracurriculars
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Unknown
Feb 17 2008
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Many amazing things (academic and non-academics).
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Aerospace Engineering
Dec 17 2003
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Get decent grades, and apply.
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Aerospace Engineering
Apr 15 2006
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Try to show you're a fit. Personality-wise, ability-wise, creativity-wise. That's all. Don't get too caught up in test scores.
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Aerospace Engineering
Jun 08 2006
ACT → SAT →
Have something that really makes you stand out and look amazing. For me, I was a community service junkie so I had developed programs in my area that benefited the community. This alone, put me above most of the average nerds that you'll see applying to this school (and not getting in).
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Architecture
Nov 20 2002
ACT → SAT →
-Take the most challenging classes offered at your HS, but you don't have to do all of them!
-MIT's looking for well-rounded students-- do more than just study in HS! Join clubs, make music, play sports.
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Architecture
Nov 16 2007
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if your smart and suicidal go to MIT
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Biology
May 22 2004
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Don't worry so much about getting perfect everything, as long as you're a well rounded student.
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Biology
Sep 04 2005
ACT → SAT →
1. Be passionate about something you do
2. Get good grades and high standardized test scores
3. Have an interview and don't be lame at the interview
4. Spend time on your application and revise your essays several times
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