How do I get a strong profile for MIT?

Here are the key components:

1. Alignment with MIT’s mission.
2. Collaborative and cooperative spirit.
3. Initiative.
4. Risk-taking.
5. Hands-on creativity.
6. Intensity, curiosity, and excitement.
7. The character of the MIT community.
8. The ability to prioritize balance.

How do I guarantee Harvard acceptance?

Aim for a 1580 SAT and 35 ACT (use the 75th percentile) The middle 50\% of Harvard’s class of 2025 earned SAT scores of 1460-1580 and ACT scores of 33-35. Any score in the middle 50\% is good, however, the higher in the range you score, the better your odds of admission are.

What kind of student is Stanford looking for?

Intellectual Curiosity. Stanford University admissions staff is looking for students who have a drive and passion for intellectual development. They want to make sure that your growth didn’t peak in high school, and that you’ll be willing to continue putting in the effort to expand your horizons.

How can I get into Stanford University?

Conclusion: The Best Tips for Getting Into Stanford

1. You need high baseline academics, with SAT scores above 600 (ideally 750 in each section)
2. You need to have a diverse set of extracurriculars at which you’re good (but not necessarily a pro)

Is there a lot of unhelpful advice for applying to Harvard?

Lots of unhelpful and vague advice abound, especially from people who have never gained admission themselves to these schools. In high school, I got into every school I applied to, including Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford, and I attended Harvard for college.

Does attending Harvard or Yale or Stanford guarantee success?

Attending Harvard or Yale or Stanford doesn’t guarantee you success in life. Lots of students who go to these schools end up aimless, and many more who don’t go to top schools end up accomplishing a lot. More than anything, your success in life is up to you —not your environment or factors out of your control.

How many applicants does Harvard accept each year?

“Each year we admit about 2,100 applicants. We like to think that all of them have strong personal qualities and character, that they will educate and inspire their classmates over the four years of college, and that they will make a significant difference in the world after they leave Harvard.”.

Is Harvard accepting too many superstars?

Harvard would gladly accept as many superstars as it can find. But its limitation is in the number of superstars who apply, not in the percentage of superstars the school is willing to accept. Harvard is not rejecting any superstars who don’t have disqualifying weaknesses (like a terrible personality).