My son wants to go to MIT for robotic engineering. He is currently a sophmore in HS with A's and B's in all of his honors course work. He has not joined any school clubs and has not played sports since little league. He plays the electric guitar for pleasure and is engrossed in playing Magic - The gathering card games. He has worked for the past three years on a very part time basis each summer. Otherwise, he isn't involved in anything else. I think he needs to either join an organization or volunteer in some way. He believes that what he does is enough right now.
2006-10-04 14:52:35 · 4 answers · asked by Subi 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Anyone have any good advice or previous experience with a similiar situation?
2006-10-04 14:53:59 · update #1
We have done some research on different schools in the North East that offer degrees in Robotic engineering and all of them are private schools as opposed to the less expensive state schools. He wants MIT, but I will be happy with anyone of the others.
2006-10-04 15:07:20 · update #2
Log onto their web site, and check'em out, or call them in the morning, I'm sure that they have a 1-800 # or something. I WISH YOU LUCK, HOPE THAT YOU GET IN!!!
2006-10-04 14:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the high school he went to. Also, alot of it is teacher recomendation. Attend open house. If you are still interested then heres how it goes.
Basically, if your son didnt go to a regional high school, it is the same process. Sign up. Check grades. Teacher recomendation. Essay. open house (again), essay (again). Did i miss anything? Well also they take into account Hespa grades and PSAT, AND SAT, its very irritating. Im sure they have like an A- or more average limit being a prestigious school, not to mention the fee, but if he leaves them dumbfounded with the other parts, there is a good chance they will accept him. Sign up for simpler tech schools if that doesnt work out though.
Good luck to both you and your son
2006-10-04 21:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pop T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say this, but your son sounds really similar to thousands of other highschool kids in the country. Extra curriculars are good, but remember that it's not the quantitiy of them that matters; rather, it's how active you are in those groups that count. There should be something that makes your kid stand out. Also, don't worry if your son doesn't get into MIT. There are tons of colleges out there that might fit your son better. Good luck.
2006-10-04 21:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by GreasySideburns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
finish top in his class and do well on his ACT or SAT and he should be able to get in
2006-10-04 22:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋