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slightly UNHINGED things I did in high school that got me into MIT

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The creator shares a list of extreme and unconventional high school activities that led to their admission into MIT. This content is highly relatable to students applying to competitive colleges, offering a glimpse into the dedication and unique paths that can lead to success.

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The creator shares a list of eight unconventional or extreme activities they pursued during high school that they believe contributed to their admission into MIT. These include intense academic pursuits, extensive extracurricular involvement, and participation in specialized programs.

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1Introduction: Unconventional high school activities for MIT admission
2Academic rigor: Sleep deprivation, math training, advanced courses
3Extracurriculars: Writing competitions, summer programs, Academic Decathlon
4Specialized activities: Math competitions, civics and government involvement
5Conclusion: Summary of extreme dedication

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slightly UNHINGED things I did in high school that got me into MIT 1. averaged 5 hours of sleep each night during junior year 2. spent 8+ hours a day doing math at the USA training camp for the International Math Olympiad 3. took AP Calculus as a freshman, Multivariable Calculus as a sophomore, and Differential Equations as a junior 4. submitted my writing to 50+ competitions & publications 5. spent the majority of summer away from home at all-expenses-paid programs 6. quit Academic Decathlon after just one year to focus on other extracurriculars 7. travelled to 10 math competitions across the East Coast every year 8. started pursuing civics & government activities in senior year despite having absolutely no previous experience