Early Action updates
Please continue to be patient with the application tracking system. We are receiving buckets and buckets and buckets of mail to open and process, and we are doing so as quickly as possible. Please do not harass your teachers or counselors if you don't yet see a recommendation on the application tracking system. Allow two weeks from submission date for documents to show up in the tracking system -- this means there may still be documents mailed in late October that have not yet been processed. When we are up-to-date with mail processing, we will let you know on the blogs. Until that time, relax.
Don't worry about the Mid-Year Grade Report until January, unless you're on a trimester system.
I don't yet know on what date we will release early action decisions. We have in the past preferred to release decisions on a Saturday; December 13 or December 20 would be the likely dates, but it could be any day in December. We have not yet made that determination, and any speculation on specific dates for decisions would be just that -- speculation. I promise you that as soon as we know what day decisions will be released, we will let you know.
A few leftover questions from the EA deadline: we will not be enforcing a hard cutoff at the deadline for this year's early action; no need to worry if you clicked submit a bit after midnight, you will still be considered for early action. Also, we have said that we will be flexible with word limits and with essay formatting; if the online submission was badly misformatted, you can mail in a correctly formatted version.
Regular Action updates
The deadline to schedule your interview if you are applying for Regular Action is December 10. If you haven't yet contacted your Educational Counselor (interviewer, or EC), I recommend you do so very soon (right now is a great time)! You can find your Educational Counselor's name and contact information on your MyMIT page. Note that this deadline is before many ED/EA schools release their decisions, so if there is a chance you will be applying to MIT, I recommend you go ahead and have your interview now.
January is the last month for Regular Action applicants to take required standardized tests. There are a number of options to fulfill the stardardized test requirements, including the ACT and the TOEFL, but if you will be taking the SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Tests, remember that the late registration deadline for December is one week from today, and that the January registration deadline is December 26. If you take the January test, you must list MIT as a school to receive your scores.
And, of course, January 1 is our postmark and online submission deadline to apply for Regular Action.
Updates for Applicants from India & China
Outside of the United States, India and China are our largest applicant countries (which makes sense, since these are the world's most populous countries). I have a few updated notes for applicants in these countries.
For applicants from India: You must submit your Part 1 (the Biographical Information Form) before having an interview. The Part 1 is not very time consuming, as it does not require any essays, but does require that students either pay the application fee of US$65 or obtain a fee waiver. Fee waivers may be obtained from a student's guidance counselor or school official and are available to domestic and international students.
For applicants from China: We have added new high schools to our high school database. These high schools are not included in the College Board list of CEEB codes and may not be choices in other schools' drop-down menus, so be sure to review all of these choices in the high school list from China before clicking the "I cannot find my school" button.
Also for applicants from China, please note that interview assignments will be changing soon. Due to the large number of applicants in China, we will not be able to offer an interview to every student in China; many students' interviews will be waived, as they are in other countries where we do not have sufficient interview coverage. If the admissions committee needs more information on a student with a waived interview, we will not hesitate to contact you and perhaps do an interview at a later date.
For all applicants
I hope your senior year is going well, and that you are enjoying your year in addition to your college applications. Best wishes!
Comments (Closed after 30 days to reduce spam)
How big the pool this year?
Posted by: Timur on November 12, 2008
Posted by: Timur on November 12, 2008
Posted by: madmatt on November 12, 2008
For those of us who took Nov. 1 SAT II's, do you wait for those scores to come in before reading the apps?
Posted by: 0 on November 13, 2008
Also, out of curiousity, why Saturdays?
Posted by: anoynomous on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Clara L on November 13, 2008
It was going well until I got sick in the first few days and quite often since then. :(
Posted by: Colton on November 13, 2008
Clara I.: I think it is supposed to be your first set of grades you receive. So on a trimester system, you would send your grades in after the first trimester (I don't know if that's right, my school is on a quarter/semester mix of a system).
Posted by: Colton on November 13, 2008
But I suppose a decision date is a decision date (by the identity property! nerd fact!), so I won't be too heartbroken.
Posted by: Claire on November 13, 2008
P.S I am from India
Posted by: anonymous on November 13, 2008
P.S I am from India
Posted by: anonymous on November 13, 2008
Posted by: saad on November 13, 2008
Posted by: 0 on November 13, 2008
P.S I am from India
Posted by: 0 on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Tiffany on November 13, 2008
So don't harass the adcoms too much, they are human too
Posted by: Oasis '11 on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Matt A. on November 13, 2008
how many applicants do you get from India and how many qualify??
Posted by: 0 on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Hiral on November 13, 2008
Posted by: akash on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Hiral on November 13, 2008
No surprise that The largest number of applicants are from India and China. The deal is, how many of those will get in! *Tries to be Hopeful*
All the best to all.May the guys and gals who deserve to get in, do...
PS:I am from India
Posted by: Suman Barua on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Dongliang on November 13, 2008
While this link does not state how many applications were received from India, it does state that currently in the entire undergraduate population of MIT there are 31 students who are citizens of India. Of the graduate population, there are 237 students from India. There is no listing of their profile. Here is the link:
http://web.mit.edu/registrar/www/stats/geofinal.html
This site also shows how many students are from each state in the U.S. and how many students are from each foreign country. The information is very interesting - take a look!
Posted by: anonymous on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Adedolapo on November 13, 2008
Posted by: 0 on November 13, 2008
thankx for the information there
but i would like to ask you i have'nt given any advanced placement exams kinda thing in our country *india* . . .so will their absence it affect my application in any way ?
i found that link very useful .....
thanks for that too
Posted by: navdeep on November 13, 2008
i mean that i havent given any AP's coz there are'nt any in my country
Posted by: navdeep on November 13, 2008
Posted by: 0 on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Shadman on November 13, 2008
"Don't worry about the Mid-Year Grade Report until January, unless you're on a trimester system." What do you mean by "unless you're on a trimester system"? My high school is on a trimester system, and I won't have my first-term grades until January.
Posted by: Molly on November 13, 2008
Should I panic?
(It's been 2 weeks since I sent them.)
Posted by: Vinay Kola on November 13, 2008
I think international students cant apply for the early application.. http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/early_action_versus_regular_action/index.shtml So dont worry...if u r nor Us citizen then ur application will be processed under regular action and for that you have plenty of time so dont worry and no need to panic
Posted by: anonymous on November 13, 2008
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Posted by: Mayur on November 13, 2008
I know that my guidance counselor sent the secondary school report and transcript in the same envelope as my two teacher recommendations, but only the teacher recommendations are in the tracking system. Is this a cause for concern or should I wait a few more days?
Posted by: Kelly on November 13, 2008
Posted by: 0 on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Liz on November 13, 2008
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Posted by: Gale on November 13, 2008
i had the same issue, but now everything is accounted for. it might take a few days, but it should all show up soon.
i hope the EA decisions are made before dec 20, because im leaving the country for a vacation with my family, and i can't wait to find out! i'm so nervous!
Posted by: 0 on November 13, 2008
I need to chill out.
Posted by: anon on November 13, 2008
"I somehow forgot to mention National Merit Semifinalist and Nation Hispanic Scholar [on the awards list]. Would those be... important enough to send in a proper resume if I don't get accepted Early Action? Or since that's public information, do you already have that [in each applicant's file]?"
Posted by: Narce on November 13, 2008
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Posted by: Angela on November 14, 2008
Posted by: Avneet on November 14, 2008
Posted by: Chris on November 14, 2008
@Angela: I would personally hold off on faxing things for now. Give it about another week to see if it shows up, and stay tuned for updates about the mail on the blogs. At the very least, call the Admissions Office before you fax anything so they can give you a latest-news update on the state of the mail.
Posted by: Paul on November 14, 2008
Posted by: Hiral on November 14, 2008
Posted by: Emmanuel - Ajayi on November 14, 2008
All the information is given HERE. Let me know if I helped you a bit.
Posted by: Hiral on November 14, 2008
Posted by: Vinay Kola on November 14, 2008
Posted by: mitch on November 14, 2008
@Anon11:18pm: When we know the date, it should be put on the website and emailed. Saturday is a good day to release decisions for many reasons; one of those reasons is that many Guidance Counselors have asked us to release decisions on a Saturday.
@Clara: Students on a trimester system should have their first trimester grades sent in when the first trimester is complete.
@Anon12:50am: It shouldn't affect your application, but please submit your Part 1 soon.
@Saad: The information on your MyMIT account is current.
@Tiffany: No need to worry. We'll have plenty of time to make thoughtful reviews of all of the applications.
@Anon2:17am: I'm sorry, I don't have country-by-country numbers to release.
@Dongliang: It's been fixed; you now have an EC in Singapore.
@Anon10:14am: On your Application Tracking on MyMIT, if you click on "Details" in the upper-right corner you will see the specific tests we have. You can compare that with our testing requirements.
@Navdeep: No, it will not impact your application; we know that almost no schools in India offer Advanced Placement exams.
@Anon12:14pm: Don't worry yet about materials that haven't been processed; I'll let you know.
@Molly: That's fine, we'll look for your first trimester grades in January.
@Vinay: No, don't panic. Please be patient as we process documents.
@Merritt: I'm sorry, there is no confirmation for music supplements. It goes directly through the Music Department.
@Kelly: I'd wait a few more days.
@Anon2:40pm: Not yet; I'll let you know when we're up-to-date with the mail processing.
@Watson: No, this isn't a problem.
@Narce: Sure, those are reasonable things to include in an update if you're deferred.
@Angela: Hold of on the faxing a little while longer. I'll let you know.
@Avneet: I don't have any solutions for you; it sounds like taking the TOEFL in December may help you with all of your applications, not just MIT.
@Mitch: You should fill out the Conducted Interview form on the MyMIT Application Tracking.
Posted by: madmatt on November 14, 2008
a) SAT 2 scores
b) Either SAT 1 scores or TOEFL scores. So, if you haven't taken TOEFL but have taken SAT 1,it should be okay with MIT. Can't say the same about other colleges,though.
Posted by: Monorina on November 14, 2008
Thanks, for considering my question.
You won't believe that how complex my case is. I studied in India for 15 years, till 10th Grade and then moves to U.S. I gave Xth grade Indian Board exams and got good grades in it, but it's not possible to convert them in letter grades. I'm getting so many problems in all of my apps since I have to explain everything.
The main concern is that if I would be considered more of an international applicant, since I pursued most of my courses in India, or as an domestic applicant just because I'll be here for two years before going to college?
Posted by: Avneet on November 14, 2008
Waiting For Your Quick Reply!
Posted by: Younis on November 14, 2008
I'll make sure to send a full resume if I need to!
Posted by: Narce on November 14, 2008
Posted by: Akshay on November 15, 2008
Thanks alot-
Laura
Posted by: lwacker on November 15, 2008
(IM FROM INDIA)
Posted by: bharathi on November 15, 2008
My SAT scores are 670M 600CR 500W. Do I stand a chance for admission into MIT?Please advice me.
Posted by: SAT on November 15, 2008
i just read ur entry dated 8th july 2005... http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/misc/miscellaneous/meet_the_admissions_officers_m.shtml u said lagaan was ur fav. movie....is it still ur fav...well if u like indian movies we can tell you some awesome productions..... A Happy Indian
ppl out of india also like bollywood
Posted by: 0 on November 15, 2008
I had that problem applying for EA. You could try taking the ACT+W, since it's an either/or option between ACT and SAT I. Then you could take the SAT II on the day they offer it.
Posted by: 0 on November 15, 2008
Posted by: D on November 15, 2008
If you think you could do better if you take the test again, though, it might be a good idea to retake it in December or January (if you're applying RA or get deferred)
Posted by: Lexy on November 16, 2008
Posted by: SAT on November 16, 2008
I have alot of questions.
1)I did Sat subject tests on 0ct4th
Got 800 for maths2,phy, chem ech (altogether2400/2400)
I'm doin Sat subject reasoning tests in dec.
How much would be enough to get me accepted.
My high school record is great.
I am a citizen of Sri Lanka. Did edexcel AL
plus the local srilankan AL both.
2)Do all applicants have an interview. Like ones here.
3)Theres a problem with my name
I have 4 initials. For most of my certificates all of them appear. But since in SAT u can enter a first name , middle name & surname the first 2 dont appear in the score report.Would that cause a problem?(most guys in my country do have alot of names,)
Posted by: ISURU on November 16, 2008
can i apply online & send the things that i cant send online like teacher recommendation sheets by post
would that cause a prob?
Posted by: ISURU on November 16, 2008
small error in 1st note which says
"SAT subject reasoning"
Posted by: isuru on November 16, 2008
MIT classifies domestic applicants as US citizens or green card holders. The international applicant pool is more competitive because MIT has a cap of 8% on admitted international students.
Best of luck
Posted by: Timur on November 16, 2008
I can only answer a couple of your questions. Regarding the SAT Reasoning Test, I think more than 700 is competitive.
By seeing your SAT subject tests scores, though, I think that that won´t be hard for you. all teacher recs must mailed as a matter of fact, MIT does not have an online system for teachr/counselor recs like in the comon application. And your EC email (interviewer) weill be provided when you pay the fee. If there is not one availabe, they will waive your interview (which, according to many people, does not disadvantage you in any way. Dont know if its true)
Posted by: 0 on November 16, 2008
Since everyone seems to be worried about whether or not their stuff is in this massive pile of mail, why don't you just make sure to tell us when you're done with the bulk, so that we know when we're supposed to worry? Or would that cause more trouble then it would solve?
Posted by: 0 on November 16, 2008
Posted by: Angela on November 16, 2008
Nobody's going to listen to this comment, but whatever.
Posted by: Kissel on November 16, 2008
Posted by: Hiral on November 17, 2008
What do u think about my name.
U an Indian????
Man i have schooled in India..........
Posted by: Isuru on November 17, 2008
my school's on a quarterly schedule; we've finished the first quarter already, but end our second quarter, and thus our first semester in january.
should I send in the first quarter report for EA, or wait til january?
thanks!
Posted by: Anony-moose on November 17, 2008
Thanks for your reply
Posted by: dglo on November 17, 2008
its that time of the year again
good luck prospies
Posted by: Aditi on November 17, 2008
Posted by: HGA on November 17, 2008
Posted by: HGA on November 17, 2008
Nobody's going to listen to this comment, but whatever."
Now that's just a cruel thing to say! It's a fact that most people here will not be accepted early or even at all, but I can't imagine almost any people disliking MIT once they've been accepted!
My dad didn't do that well when he attended, but he never once regretted coming to MIT!
Posted by: Narce on November 17, 2008
Posted by: Arthur on November 18, 2008
1. Cheers to you for keeping up with these intensely stressed-out commenters! (No offense, everyone)
2. As a potential domestic transfer applicant, are my chances better in February, since Sept. is open to both US and international transfer students?
Thanks in advance, and sorry if #2 is a little off-topic.
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Posted by: mary on November 20, 2008
I am INDIA.The MIT form asks to fill up name in a specified format. Since I've always written my name like this -'ABHILASH I.G' I'm confused.What should I do?
Also the Teacher Evaluation Form A asks for a science or math teacher.Does Comp. Science come under it bcoz our comp. sc. teacher is the only one who has known me for a long time as we've been involved in a lot of projects. The PHY and CHEM techers have shifted from our school and we have new teachers.Will it affect my admission?
Also how do I get the fee waiver?
Posted by: Abhilash on November 21, 2008
so the question is are these factors considered while judgeing the applications? if yes what else is considered then. I'm from india.
Posted by: akash on November 21, 2008
Posted by: SRV on November 22, 2008
What scores would play a bigger role in determining my€ entrance 2 MIT:SAT subject tests or reasoning??
Why isn't writing considered much in entrance 2 a lot of univs? Is it because it was introduced recently.
Posted by: isuru on November 22, 2008
Posted by: 0 on November 22, 2008
Maybe you should consider retaking the tests.
10% of all students that took Math 2 and Physics have 800 on those exams.another 10% have between 760 and 790.
Posted by: alex on November 25, 2008
I did 3 subjects FOR SAT subjects-maths2,phy,chem. (All 800)
Would doing 3 subjects improve my chances for admittance compared to a person who did 2.
(Where do u find the stats about the SAT subject stuff?)
@ Anon,
I did SAT reasoning in nov.
Have 800math, 700 CR & 720 Writing. I had applied for dec even before I did the nov tests. Do u think I should do the tests in dec. I guess i can improve in CR.
Posted by: isuru on November 26, 2008
Do not worry about SAT2 if you have 3 800's.
Do you get the SAT2 results on a printed form? Look there for the stats. Only students hoping to get to very good schools take in fact the SAT2, and there are a lot of 800's there. And I suppose almost all with 800's in Math2 and Sciences are trying to get into MIT, also.
What about your research project essay; is this a sound one?
Posted by: alex on November 26, 2008
No what i meant was the 10% thing. I thought 10% of all applicants who get admittedto MIT have 800 in those-but what u meant was that 10% of all ppl who sit get 800 right?
To tall u the truth I knew very little about MIT until very recently. I got to know the admission procedure very recently. I thought u had 2 submit 1 short essay & long essay only as a freshman applicant?
Posted by: isuru on November 26, 2008
I am from India, and AP Courses are available throughout most of the international Schools in India. Just to give u a statistical picture, there are 10 schools offering AP in the City of 'Mumbai' alone. It is just that it is not as popular as the other courses.
@All Indians:
After researching a year on MIT and talking to various people in it, one thing is clear, that you need to have some special quality, not necessarily a sport or science exhibitions, but something which sets you apart from the thousands of other applicants. And quoting my Favorite of Matt's- "We admit Students, NOT scores". So dont bother tooo much about the scores!
Just try to portray the REAL you throughout the numerous writing work in your application, and keep your fingers crossed.
BTW, thats what I'd be doing now, as I have completed all the work!
Lets hope for the best!!!
Cheers-
PS: to my fellow mumbaikars :-Hope You and your family and fine after the last week's disaster!
Posted by: Suman Barua on December 3, 2008
I am from India. You are really a super blogger. I have a doubt regarding the application. Do I have to send my original secondary school report to MIT ? Also I won't get my eleventh grade report until may 2009.What I have to do about that ? Please help. bye
Posted by: akhila on December 4, 2008
I am from India. You are really a super blogger. I have a doubt regarding the application. Do I have to send my original secondary school report to MIT ? Also I won't get my eleventh grade report until may 2009.What I have to do about that ? Please help. bye
Posted by: akhila on December 4, 2008
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