Who is Danielle Geathers?
On the Thursday before Election Day, Danielle Geathers, MIT’s first Black woman student body president (and MITii iWorks team member) tells her story—stressing the importance of a high youth voter turnout and encouraging underrepresented communities to vote!
How many African Americans are in MIT?
Enrollments 2019–2020
| Minority group | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 280 | 144 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 | 9 |
| Asian American | 1,340 | 801 |
| Hispanic | 699 | 383 |
Who was the first African American female student body president?
Danielle Geathers
Meet Danielle Geathers, MIT’s first Black woman student body president.
What can student body president do?
Duties usually include working with students to resolve problems, informing school administration of ideas emanating from the student body, and managing the student government in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer. In the United States, more than 70% of student government presidents are compensated.
When did MIT allow black students?
Galvanized by the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, black student groups begin to form on predominately white college campuses across the country, including MIT.
What is the GPA to get into MIT?
4.17
With a GPA of 4.17, MIT requires you to be at the top of your class. You’ll need nearly straight A’s in all your classes to compete with other applicants. You should also have taken plenty of AP or IB classes to show your ability to excel in academic challenge.
Does class president look good for college?
Being class president or the head of student government is a great accomplishment in the eyes of a college. For students who must work and can’t participate in many extra-curricular activities, an upward progression of responsibility at an after school job can also be very impressive.
What percentage of MIT students are black?
*Total exceeds 100% of class because students may indicate more than one race/ethnicity….Citizenship & self-reported ethnicity*
| U.S. citizens & permanent residents Number of U.S. states represented: 48 | 90% |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 41% |
| Black/African American | 13% |
| Hispanic/Latinx | 14% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1% |
Can you get a 5.0 GPA at MIT?
The MIT grade point average (GPA) is calculated on a 5.0 scale. If you enroll in both undergraduate and graduate degrees at MIT, you will have separate GPAs for each.
Can I get into MIT with a 4.3 GPA?
These schools have average GPAs that are close to 4.3. If you apply to these schools, you’ll have a decent chance of admission….Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into.
| School Name | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA |
| SAT | 1535 |
| ACT | 35 |
| GPA | 4.17 |
Is class president extracurricular?
There isn’t anything bad about having leadership roles like class president or football captain on your application. Like most other extracurricular activities, especially those involving leadership, these positions require hard work and dedication.