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Hi Lauren,
Not sure if this is too late. I just joined Mensa Singapore recently. But since you're just 13 years old so far, I think I might be in time. You are probably in JC now and looking to apply for MIT or another top institution next year. I think you need to figure out a way to show them that you are much better than your cohort. Unfortunately IB system doesn't naturally do that since it doesn't have H3 levels unlike A Levels. So you need to find something that can distinguish your ability compared to your peers like perhaps taking part in Physics Olympiads and getting a medal? Any international competition especially in technology/science/programming will help your case a lot.