1. Phillip Kim, MIT ‘10 Sarah Seeun Mok, MIT ‘10

2.  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

3.  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

5. GPA SAT I & II Extracurricular Activities Essays & Recommendation Letters MIT Not all about perfect scores!!

6.  1. Need PASSION for whatever he/she loves doing - Math / Science (more MIT) - Art - Music - Sports - Dance - Architecture - Politics - History - Writing Etc. etc…

7.  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!

8.  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

9.  4. If they are doing things right, should also be having fun with (almost) everything! MIT unofficial motto = “Work hard, play hard”

10.  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]

11.  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.