Anyone here got accepted at MIT as an undergraduate?

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The discussion revolves around experiences and opinions regarding applying to MIT as an undergraduate, including application strategies, personal anecdotes, and the impact of family dynamics on decision-making. Participants share their academic profiles, extracurricular activities, and the emotional aspects of choosing a university.

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  • Some participants inquire about specific details of accepted applicants' applications, such as grades, SAT scores, and extracurricular activities.
  • One participant shares their application experience, mentioning high grades and a unique essay topic, while expressing a sense of individuality in their application.
  • There is a discussion about the perceived advantages of female applicants in the admissions process, with differing opinions on whether gender impacts acceptance chances.
  • A participant recounts their decision not to attend MIT due to family pressures, expressing satisfaction with their choice to remain in Toronto.
  • Some participants debate the appropriateness of parental influence on college decisions, with varying views on the implications of such dynamics.
  • Concerns are raised about the safety of young women living alone in Boston, reflecting on the emotional aspects of leaving home for college.
  • Several participants express differing views on the value of attending prestigious institutions versus personal happiness and family relationships.

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Participants express a range of opinions on the influence of gender in admissions, the role of parental expectations, and the importance of personal happiness versus prestigious education. There is no consensus on these issues, and multiple competing views remain throughout the discussion.

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Participants' claims about admissions processes and family dynamics are based on personal experiences and perceptions, which may not reflect broader trends or policies. The discussion includes emotional and subjective elements that are not universally applicable.

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Vanadium 50 said:
Depends on what you mean. MIT is NCAA Division III, which means no scholarships. However, it does field more athletic teams than any other school in the country, and if you were an exceptional athlete in high school it will look good on your application.

Of course, I just meant that academic standards aren't lowered for athletes like they are at other schools. So being good at sports is just like any other extracurricular. But I don't think they have more teams than any other school anymore though, there were a whole bunch of cuts like two years ago.
 
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You're right. MIT is now #2.
 

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