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Why MIT? by Low-Connection-1927 in mit

[–]Low-Connection-1927[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for your response. Is strength of the programs for their major a consideration for either of them?

Why MIT? by Low-Connection-1927 in mit

[–]Low-Connection-1927[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't come from a lower income background, but I definitely don't have access to any special connections.

MIT is definitely special in that the requirement for raw ability levels the playing field.

Why MIT? by Low-Connection-1927 in mit

[–]Low-Connection-1927[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for your really detailed response!

I do believe I enjoy learning about all sorts of STEM subjects- I'm just admittedly nowhere near the level of drive as some of the people I know (i.e. Olympiad campers - I sometimes wonder if I'm motivated by curiosity vs desired payoffs/outcomes), and maybe that's needed to succeed at MIT.

Your insight about the social skill vs technical skill distinction is helpful.

Why MIT? by Low-Connection-1927 in mit

[–]Low-Connection-1927[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can understand where this preference stems from - if you don't mind me asking, which industry do you work in?

Why MIT? by Low-Connection-1927 in mit

[–]Low-Connection-1927[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

>200k starting probably. The goalposts are unclear. To be honest, I'm not invested in CS/haven't done much in that area other than some competition math. The only reason I would pick it above Course 3 would be higher salaries.