Phillip Kim, MIT ‘10 Sarah Seeun Mok, MIT ‘10
Phillip Kim / 김필 - Walter Johnson HS ’06 - MIT ’10 (ChemE and Biology) - Harvard Medical School ‘14 Sarah Seeun Mok / 목세은 - Wilde Lake HS ’06 - MIT ’10 (Biology) - Pre-Dental
Founded in 1861 by William Barton Rogers 32 academic departments – strong emphasis on scientific and technological research 4232 undergraduates (55:45 male : female) 6152 graduates One of the largest endowments and research expenditures
GPA SAT I & II Extracurricular Activities Essays & Recommendation Letters MIT Not all about perfect scores!!
1. Need PASSION for whatever he/she loves doing - Math / Science (more MIT) - Art - Music - Sports - Dance - Architecture - Politics - History - Writing Etc. etc…
2. Take new initiatives and show dedication Examples: ◦ - Volunteering weekly at a homeless shelter and hospital for two years ◦ - Finding and competing in regional science fairs and math competitions (KSEA!). ◦ - Founding and leading a Science Honor Society (student club) ◦ - Running track & field and swimming for four years ◦ - Singing at Maryland All-state and All-County Chorus for four years ◦ - Fill your own activity here!
3. Spend each summer in a productive manner BAD: - 빈둥빈둥 : Eating, sleeping, watching Korean dramas GOOD: - Finding a job / summer internship - Volunteering - Taking advanced classes - Going abroad / traveling
4. If they are doing things right, should also be having fun with (almost) everything! MIT unofficial motto = “Work hard, play hard”
General Freshman Applications: 15,661 Freshman Admits: 1,675 Percentage Admitted: 10.7% Middle 50% score range of admitted students: SAT Reasoning Test – Critical Reading [670, 770] Math [730, 800] Writing [670, 770] ACT Composite[32, 35]
12. Under the section labeled Extracurricular Activities, do not list the following: Being a great boyfriend/girlfriend; 20 hours per week. 23. Don't rely solely on your 2400 SAT/36 ACT scores to get you into MIT. 30. IF YOU ARE NOT PASSIONATE ABOUT LEARNING AND MIT, IT WILL SHOW IN YOUR APPLICATION. 52. Admission to MIT is like wearing spandex in public - it's a privilege not a right.