Anyone here got accepted at MIT as an undergraduate?

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The discussion revolves around applying to MIT, with participants sharing their experiences and insights about the application process. One user describes their strong academic performance, including high SAT scores and involvement in extracurricular activities like Amnesty International and ballet. There is debate about the influence of gender on admissions, with some suggesting that female applicants may have an advantage due to lower competition. Others reflect on personal decisions regarding college choices, emphasizing the importance of family dynamics and personal happiness over prestigious institutions. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of college admissions and the varied motivations behind applicants' choices.
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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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