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I went to MIT, and I also interview prospective freshman. I would be happy to talk with you.
MIT offers a very broad education, with many courses in many different disciplines. As an undergraduate, you will have to take at least 8 humanities classes and another 9 science classes to graduate. This is in additional to what is required for your major.
MIT is really hard to get into - there is no magic formula of grades and test scores that guarantees admission. Last year they admitted approximately 10% of students that applied. I interviewed 15 students, at least 5 I thought were good, and only 1 got in.
MIT also offers need blind admissions and meets 100% of what they determine to be financial need. The cost of school should not determine whether to apply to that school - leave the financial decision to be what school to attend.
MIT is a unique place. So are many different colleges. What is most important is to try and find ones that seem to "fit" the student.
-David
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