Hello everyone! I'm aiming for MIT and I was wondering if they have any specific ACT score requirements? And, if so, would they consider an applicant with a score slightly below their range? Thanks in advance!
MIT's ACT requirement isn't set in stone; they don't specify a minimum score for applicants. However, the middle 50% of admitted students usually earn a score between 35 and 36, which means this is the range that most admitted students fall into.
Remember though, standardized test scores are just one piece of the puzzle in the application process for highly selective schools like MIT. They use a comprehensive, holistic review process, which means they consider many different aspects of a student's application–things like grades, course rigor, SAT II scores, letters of recommendation, extracurriculars, and essays–to make their decision.
If your ACT score is slightly below MIT's middle 50% range, don't panic. It doesn't automatically ruin your chances–it just means you'll need to make sure the other components of your application are particularly strong to compensate for it. MIT is looking for students who will be a good fit for their community and who have shown tremendous potential in their area of interest, not just students who have scored perfectly on all their tests.
So, continue focusing on your academics, participating in extracurricular activities where you can demonstrate leadership and dedication, and start thinking about how to write compelling personal essays. These things can help balance out a lower ACT score when it comes to your overall profile reviewed by admissions.
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