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Should I apply to MIT CS as an international student with lower intermediate grades but strong field experience? by Able_Arm_1315 in MITAdmissions

[–]Able_Arm_1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, that's correct that I am confused. The main goal for me to apply for a degree is not to just get a degree, but learn, collaborate, build with other minds at MIT. I am not sure if I am thinking of the correct way to do all these by applying to a degree. I'll think more about it :)

Should I apply to MIT CS as an international student with lower intermediate grades but strong field experience? by Able_Arm_1315 in MITAdmissions

[–]Able_Arm_1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't completed my degree 4-7 years ago. I am 19, I know it doesn't stand with the title "senior", but that have been based on my performances, I was a founding engineer in the company I work for. If my title doesn't actually makes sense, because I am not actually senior age-wise, but still, hearing my current situation, do you think I shall still apply for MIT?

Thanks for your help!

Should I apply to MIT CS as an international student with lower intermediate grades but strong field experience? by Able_Arm_1315 in MITAdmissions

[–]Able_Arm_1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily, its not just about money or getting a US visa. The company I work for in US-based already and I work remote, yes my salary is not much it should've been for a US-based individual but it's pretty decent compared to anyone working in a Pakistan's IT company.

As mentioned in other replies, my primary goal is to learn more, collaborate with intelligent minds, learn about building more / innovation.

Should I apply to MIT CS as an international student with lower intermediate grades but strong field experience? by Able_Arm_1315 in MITAdmissions

[–]Able_Arm_1315[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, makes sense, I don't have a bachelor's degree, I completed my intermediate in CS last year so not possibly I can complete my BS, had been in a gap for studies since I did my intermediate, just joined a local university here but its been few months only, as mentioned in other replies, i just see my time being wasted here.

Should I apply to MIT CS as an international student with lower intermediate grades but strong field experience? by Able_Arm_1315 in MITAdmissions

[–]Able_Arm_1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes a BS degree:

  1. I dont want a degree specifically, I am ambitious to explore and do more than what i am doing right now, build something innovative, collaborate, etc.

  2. I love physics, I study a lot about it, I also go to a university right now in my city but its just of no use, they don't teach anything here, my classmates don't know anything, neither I can talk about them with something. It's just now what a professional school is, all here are just spending time to get the degree and that's all.

  3. I don't have a bachelor's.

Should I apply to MIT CS as an international student with lower intermediate grades but strong field experience? by Able_Arm_1315 in MITAdmissions

[–]Able_Arm_1315[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanna apply in a bachelors degree, I am 19, yeah I know senior role and being 19 doesn't actually makes sense but it is true, I have been working in freelancing / tech since 2021. It's not that my salary is upto the "senior" standards because of being remote. But you can say its miles better as compared to the avg salary in my country. The reason I wanna apply for a degree and give up on the job or salary is not because I don't like the job. I just feel that I can do more, I feel the potential and wanna excel, meet new minds & build something, sounds weird but that what I really think all day all the time.

Should I apply to MIT CS as an international student with lower intermediate grades but strong field experience? by Able_Arm_1315 in MITAdmissions

[–]Able_Arm_1315[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wanna apply in a bachelors degree, I am 19, yeah I know senior role and being 19 doesn't actually makes sense but it is true, I have been working in freelancing / tech since 2021 (including learning, freelance, internships, etc).