Need Advice on MIT Application Plan: Am I on Track?

Hi everyone, I’m a junior in high school aiming for MIT, and I’ve been building a plan for my application. I’d appreciate any advice or feedback on how to improve my chances!

Current Focus Areas:

Leadership experience (organizing a robotics competition)

Working on research papers in robotics and physics

Areas for Improvement:

SAT score: Currently aiming for 1500+

Looking to gain more research experience to show passion for robotics/physics

Working to improve in key subjects like Math and Physics

Plan Moving Forward:

My daily schedule includes study time for subjects, robotics research, competitive programming prep (IOI/ZCO/INOI), and SAT/ACT prep.

Seeking strong recommendation letters from teachers and mentors.

Participate in competitions and build robotics projects to showcase my skills.

Questions:

How can I strengthen my profile, especially in research and leadership?

What else can I do to balance academics, competitive programming, and extracurriculars?

How do I address the red flags, such as improving my SAT score and showcasing academic growth?

Thanks for any advice!