Former Stanford and MIT Student Answers College Admissions Questions

In this episode of Life Support, I answer your burning college admissions questions! Join me as I share my insights and experiences on topics such as tips for getting into MIT, the importance of grades and standardized test scores, crafting captivating essays, and much more. Timestamps and video tags are provided below for easy navigation.
Huge shoutout to WIRED for the great video format.
00:00 Who am I?
00:23 Top 3 Things to Get into MIT
01:29 How high was your MIT GPA?
01:51 What ECA did you do?
02:46 What makes MIT different?
03:58 How important are SAT scores?
04:46 Picking a major...
05:23 Can an essay cover up grades?
06:18 I have no web app experience...
06:58 When did you start your applications?
07:29 Is marching band good for admissions?
08:08 Other good uni options for engineering?
08:45 SAT study tips
09:12 How does undergrad affect grad school?
09:55 Crafting an Ideal CV for Masters Applications
10:31 My Stats and Progression
12:08 How can I mentor you 1:on:1?
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