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High Schools sending most students to MIT

Yo folks! Just curious if any of ya'll know about which high schools have the highest acceptance rates to MIT? I know it's a reach for everyone, but perhaps these schools offer a certain edge in their curriculum or extra-curricular opportunities? Excited to hear your thoughts!

a year ago

Sure, quite a few high schools have established a reputation for sending a significant number of students to highly selective universities like MIT. However, keep in mind that correlation doesn't necessarily imply causation. The schools' curriculums, extracurricular opportunities, and their emphasis on STEM could be some reasons why they have a higher number of students accepted at MIT.

1. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology - This public school located in Alexandria, Virginia, specializes in STEM and each year sends a notable number of students to MIT.

2. Stuyvesant High School - A highly competitive public high school in New York City, with a strong focus on mathematics, science, and technology.

3. Phillips Exeter Academy - An independent school with a rigorous curriculum and a supportive learning environment.

4. The Harker School, California - This school has a strong STEM program and commonly sends multiple students to MIT each year.

5. Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy - This public, residential high school in Aurora, Illinois, focuses specifically on STEM topics.

Remember that no matter where you go to high school, colleges like MIT primarily look at the caliber of the individual student, including their academic ability, commitment to learning, and their potential to contribute to their field and community. So while these schools may send more students to MIT, it doesn't mean getting into these schools guarantees acceptance to MIT. Any student with exceptional skills and dedication has the potential to be accepted to MIT, regardless of the high school they attend.

a year ago

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