With the deadline approaching and the Office of Admissions closed for the holidays, I'll try to field some questions here.
Please remember that January 1 is the submission deadline for students applying for regular action admission to MIT. This means that you should you should click the final "submit" button of your online application on or before January 1. If you are applying on paper, have the Post Office postmark and mail your materials on or before January 1.
However, I strongly discourage procrastination. The closer you send in your application to the deadline, the longer it will take our records office to process and for it to appear on your Application Tracking. Our records office is fully staffed over the holidays and is busily processing all of the application pieces that have been submitted.
Also, please note that you do not need to express mail or overnight your application.
I especially encourage students who live outside the United States to submit their applications as soon as possible.
I encourage you not to wait until the very last moment to submit your application. If your application is ready to go, click that button, or stamp that mail!
I hope these blogs have been very helpful to you as the regular action deadline approaches. Check out the archive if you haven't already, where many questions have already been answered.
For questions we haven't yet answered, please leave your query in the comments of this entry. From time-to-time over the coming days I'll check back and answer the questions that I can (please limit your questions to application questions at this time). I am on vacation celebrating the new year, so please be patient with me (thanks!).
Happy holidays!
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My application is about done but I just keep the page open, hoping for some new idea to just pop up and I can't seem to bring myself to press the submit button... *Wishes this whole thing goes well*
First ?
Posted by: Mina Adel on December 29, 2008
good stuff
Question, if we requested a fee wavier
how many forms to we have fill out ex. both these links or just one?
1)http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/fw001.pdf
2)http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXIS/pdf/01361fw.pdf
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Narce on December 29, 2008
Just got to submit the music supplement which I will send by the end of today....
Best of luck to all RA applicants.
Posted by: Bilal on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Ronak on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Bilal on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Fateh on December 29, 2008
Also, I have the remaining forms (evaluation A, transcript, and secondary school report) with me and can send them before the January 1st deadline. However, if I can send in the Evaluation B form on the 5th, would it be better to send all my forms, including the Evaluation B form on the 5th together, or separately?
Sorry for the confusing questions. Also thanks a lot for taking the time the answer the questions of those succumbed to procrastination.
Posted by: '13 Hopefull on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Bilal on December 29, 2008
Is there anyway to send everything online? That would be great, because it's not only more convenient but also it'll save me the 20-30$ i have to spend as courier charges (I'm in India)
Posted by: Fateh on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Fateh on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Garima on December 29, 2008
If you're using the standard MIT Evaluation forms you don't need to worry. All the info you had to fill out will link it to your online application. If you're not, make sure your name and date of birth are on it.
@'13 Hopeful
It's fine if you post them on the fifth. For early action it took just under three weeks to finish processing all the mail, and regular usually has twice as many applicants. Speaking from personal experience, MIT is very understanding about this sort of thing. Somehow my Evaluation B got lost in the mail and I resent it about three weeks after the deadline. Don't sweat it.
Posted by: Steph '13 on December 29, 2008
Yes, I won't let the better year to come before MIT gets my app! :p
@Garima:
Right here, while you comment or 'Post a Response'.
Put that in the URL box.
Posted by: Suril on December 29, 2008
I'm an RA Canadian applicant for '13, and I was wondering if the January 1st deadline for the music portfolio is a strict deadline? As I understand, admissions information is still being sorted, so would it make a significant difference to email it a few days later? I'd like a bit more time to re-record a few of my tracks for length, as it is running at about 14 minutes, and seeing that some unforeseen last-minute plans were made, it would not be possible for me to do this before the deadline.
I was also wondering if "two pieces of contrasting styles" was also a strict requirement. As a drummer, I've got one solo performance, and one play-along performance. Ideally, I'd like to fit in a short (1:30) big band drum feature, but if this can't be done, then I will omit it.
For reference, all paper materials (transcripts, letters, and supplements) were all mailed two weeks ago, and I will be submitting Part 2 very soon.
Cheers,
-whlue
Posted by: wlue on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Garima on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Paul on December 29, 2008
Thanks for the post! I was getting really paranoid (runs in circles in panic!) as my School Counselor sent out my package somewhere in the first week of November and it still doesn't show up on the my.mit portal.
Also, I made a mistake on Part 1 of my App (Erroneously entered my choice of major as Comp. Science and Electrical Engg. instead of Mechanical Engg.) Is there ANY way I could change that?
Hope you have a great vacation (and that answering our bombardment of questions doesn't temper it any way!) and a fantastic 2009 ahead! (:
(and hoping *fingers crossed* that 2009 brings a nice, big, fat package from MIT for me!)
Paranoid-ly Yours,
Kunaal (:
Posted by: Kunaal on December 29, 2008
Posted by: saad (bahawlpur ,paksitan) on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Stephanhlebars on December 29, 2008
You can put the link in the free response area in the appP2. Here's what Matt says about it..
http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/the_freshman_application/supplemental_materials.shtml
@Suril
Su bhai tame kevi advise aapo cho.. barabar toh aapo
Posted by: Dhvanit on December 29, 2008
Thanks for replying!
I know that part- but Part 2 of your application asks WHY I'm interested in the major I say I'm interested in- and I can't really be writing for something I'm not passionate about! And I don't want the 2 parts to contradict each other! :(
Posted by: Kunaal on December 29, 2008
No i dont think there is any way to send the teacher recos and all online.(I too spent the 20$-30$)
@everyone else
how may of youl are from India??
from what I can gather there are loads..and looking at previous year stats MIT accept only 10-12 from here...:(
...only 10-12..
Posted by: Bilal on December 29, 2008
@Kunaal
"Also, I made a mistake on Part 1 of my App (Erroneously entered my choice of major as Comp. Science and Electrical Engg. instead of Mechanical Engg.) Is there ANY way I could change that?
I would assume that as long as you talk about Mechanical Engineering in 3b on Part 2, it won't matter. I know Matt said to people who chose the wrong essay button that the admissions readers are human beings and would understand.
Posted by: Chris on December 29, 2008
I sent all the school forms ten days back. When can I expect them to be completely processed and to appear on the my mit tracking ? I am from India. Also when will we know the regular action results ? I hope its all going to be soon. I hope I'll make it. All the best to all the RA applicants.
Posted by: akhila on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Al on December 29, 2008
@Everyone else- let's help the Admissions' People enjoy their holdays- and try and answer questions we know about amongst ourselves! (:
@ Akhila
http://www.didigetintomit.com/ <- PRECISE time when the result's out!
Results out in 76 days! (: (AAH! I can fell the rush already! Haha!)
It usually takes around two weeks after the stuff has been received- though mine hasn't been uploaded on the my.mit portal either- I guess it's just a busy time! Let's hope it gets up soon- I'm getting pretty worried too!
Best of luck with your application! Hope to be jogging on the Mass. Ave. bridge with you guys next year! Cheers! (:
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Kunaal on December 29, 2008
I am from India too. True that 10-15 Indians go to the MIT every year, but its a lot for a single country. What do you say?
Can we know how many have applied this year?
Posted by: Sharath Chandra on December 29, 2008
I forgot to send my Oct SAT I score reports to MIT. Did so just 5 minutes ago. Since they say that delivery will be around 1 - 2 weeks, which is way past the deadline, should I consider my application well and truly f***ed?
I guess faxing a copy of my score reports won't help either, eh?
Oh, and, uh, thanks in advance!
Posted by: CAPTCHA on December 29, 2008
Dont worry...As long as they receive your scores in Jan its fine...
Posted by: Anonymous on December 29, 2008
Cheers-
PS:76 days to go!!! Eeeeeeep!!
Posted by: Suman Barua on December 29, 2008
Posted by: saad(bahawlpur,pakistan) on December 29, 2008
As an international student I have to translate the evaluations of my teachers, It is quite expensive, so is it ok if I translate it? I work with dubbing, so I'm really used to it.
Posted by: Marina Miklautz on December 29, 2008
@Anonymous at 11:47pm: We are happy to accept fee waiver requests in different forms. Form 2, the ETS/College Board form, is one we are very familiar with; we can also accept a letter detailing your circumstances or a number of other methods of fee waiver request.
@Ronak: Please be patient as you wait for Application Tracking.
@Fateh: Yes, the evaluations and transcripts must be sent through the mail. Make sure everything has your name and an identifying piece of information such as your date of birth.
@'13 Hopefull: If you are hoping to mail all of the evaluations and transcripts together in one package to save on postage, then mailing on January 5 should be fine, and paying extra for rush delivery should not be necessary. Be sure to submit your online Part1 and Part 2 by January 1.
@Garima: I would include a link somewhere in your Part2; the "anything else" text box seems like a good place.
@wlue: I don't know how the Music Department would answer, but I'd guess there might be a little flexibility with the January 1 deadline, and that the "contrasting styles" requirement might not be completely strict. But I don't know for sure.
@Kunaal: You can email admissions at mit dot edu with that change after January 4th.
@Chris: If you call admissions after January 4th, we might be able to tell you about those extra materials.
@akhila: Please be patient with the Application Tracking. I will let you know when it is up-to-date. Regular Action results should be available in mid-March.
@Al: Please stay in touch with the Educational Council office. They will be in touch with you as soon as possible; please be patient.
@Sharath: I don't yet know how many students have applied this year; I will update you when I can.
@Captcha: First of all, there's no need to swear, even if you're stressed ans censoring yourself. To answer your question, you will be fine; we will receive your scores in plenty of time to be useful. There's no need to fax your scores at this time.
@Suman: Please be patient with the Application Tracking.
@Marina: We prefer recommendations to be translated by outsiders; sometimes an English teacher can be good. If you must translate it yourself, please let us know that you have done so. Thanks!
Posted by: Matt '00 on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Arthur on December 29, 2008
Yeah, sorry about that. I was just kinda mad at myself for being so careless.....
Many thanks!
Oh, and one more thing. Does the MyMIT site automatically close up the Part 2 after 12am on Dec 31? And which time offset do you guys use? UTC-5?
Not planning to shave it that close, but just needed to make sure....
Posted by: CAPTCHA on December 29, 2008
I am an International Applicant though (UK), so I am not sure weather it makes a difference, but if you guys dont trust the postal service, or your application form has still not come up on MyMIT then try to fax it over, its much more secure.
Well, hope this helps!
Posted by: Fouad on December 29, 2008
We dont have a GPA or class rank system here in Canada. What do I do? What do you define as an impressive project? Maybe examples of former MIT applicants.
Thanks in advance
Posted by: Ehsan on December 29, 2008
I want to sumbit photos with my application. I want to minor in photography. Should I send those on a CD or send printed copies of the photos to admissions? Also, I did not take the science subject test, only math, literature and world history. How should I indicate this on the application?
Daniel
Posted by: Daniel on December 29, 2008
Do you know how I can get my MIT account reactivated?
Thanks and Happy New Year.
-Vikram
Posted by: Vikram Saraph on December 29, 2008
I had the same problem. I went to the option of changing my password and it let me do it. Give it a try.
Daniel
Posted by: Daniel Nesmith on December 29, 2008
Still, though, when I do read my application and submitted essays, I'm fully satisfied.
Best of luck to everyone in RA!
Posted by: Eyas on December 29, 2008
As an MIT hopeful, I've been reading your the blogs on this site for a while. I really appreciate the transparency of the MIT admissions process.
I have a question about sat scores, though (I know, I know). I know that the 25/75 percentile marks are 740/800, but this information still worries me, because I have read that half of MIT students scores a perfect 800 on the SAT math portion. I got a 750 on the math portion of the SAT, and I am worried that this will make me less competitive.
When determining the academic quality of each applicant, would a 750 give one student a low "score" than one with an 800?
I can hardly stay awake during the SAT, and I really don't want to take it again, but I want to do everything in my power to maximize my chances at MIT.
Posted by: Anonymous on December 29, 2008
I've tried submitting my app online, but after the payment section, I'm getting this error, even though I typed all the credit card info right. I've tried several times, still same error...
Posted by: Shashank on December 29, 2008
A 750 is fine. It looks exactly like an 800 to the admissions office, don't sweat it. I promise.
Posted by: Snively on December 29, 2008
I sent my transcript from high school without attaching it to the Secondary School Report (my school told me they would not let me do so). Now I am worried if the transcript would be discarded because I did not send it with the proper papers. Am I right to be freaking out?
Posted by: Divya on December 29, 2008
"There was an issue submitting your payment. Your application Part 1 has not been submitted. Click Return to Payment screen to re-enter your credit card information. If you continue to have problems, please contact the Admissions office to report the issue."
Posted by: Shashank on December 29, 2008
Is your Part 1 submitted?? (check if you have filled out everything and all that)
Posted by: Divya on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Kimberly on December 29, 2008
Posted by: mikey on December 29, 2008
Ha bhai, e dhyanbaar jatu rahyu hatu! :p
Posted by: Suril on December 29, 2008
I can't submit Part 1 until after the payment section. That is where I am getting the error. But other than that, I have filled out everything and I even did the Data validation. The error only says something's wrong with the CC info, but there is no way that can happen since I just copied it from the CC.
Posted by: Shashank on December 29, 2008
Everyone who applied earlier assured me it will, but I'm freaking out. Registered mail is SUPPOSED to reach, but with India Post, you can never say. When can we know whether it reaches or not?
Posted by: Mono on December 29, 2008
:S
Posted by: Tree on December 29, 2008
OH, AND THANK YOU MATT FOR YOU HELP ME GET IN!
Posted by: '13 on December 29, 2008
If you are applying from a country other than US or Canada, then it might not be taking the credit card because it does not recognize it.
@ Tree
I know. I had that too so I know what you mean. You can just try writing one again
Posted by: Divya on December 29, 2008
It's helpful! Thanks, Matt!
I'm a 11th grade exchange student in the U.S. this school year. I'm from Taiwan :] And my app year is 2010.
I have few questions below:
1) If I take ACT test in early 2009, can I just send the grade from the test center in America while I am applying?
(PS. There isn't any ACT test hold in Taiwan.
And I would like to take ACT but not TOEFL.)
2) Can I ask my teacher during this exchange student year? How does this process work?
3) Classes in Taiwan are generally AP level in the U.S. But they don't show that on my transcript, what should I do?
4) Do I have to provide my grade report this year to MIT? I'm curious because my homeschool won't admit this school year. It means I need to repeat my 11th grade in Taiwan.
Thanks for this wonderful blog by the way :]
It makes me know tons of things of MIT.
And I believe that my MIT dream will come true!
Posted by: Dennis Kao on December 29, 2008
Sorry
Posted by: Dennis Kao on December 29, 2008
Just wanted to wish the best of luck you you all.
Word of advice. Don't stress over your app. If you're finished with it and feel strong about it.. SUBMIT! =D
And if you have already sent it and think of something, why dwell on it? It's out of your hands. Just, as I remember a blog I read during EA said, focus on your school work and having fun (i.e. keep doing whatever it is you talked about in your first essay question)
As for seeing the tracking list get "X"d out, don't worry on that one. For me, it took FOREVER for it to post that my stuff was in. If you sent it, it's in, don't trip.
Well the best of luck to all RA's!
Posted by: Richard '13 on December 29, 2008
You have to take the science subject test.
@ Anonymous
You have no disadvantage whatsoever for having a 750. None at all. Really.
@ Kimberly
No, it isn't. Your readers would probably appreciate if you stay below 600, though.
@ Dennis
Sending the score from America is fine, just make sure all the information (name, etc.) you fill out on your test is accurate.
Your American teachers can (and probably should) write your letters of reccommendation. If you can, e-mailing them from Taiwan when it becomes time to submit your application and having them mail/fax the letters (and forms) in might be a good idea.
The self reported coursework form should help you clarify your courses (your 3rd question).
MIT would want to know your grades from this school year - they're the most important ones.
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
I couldn't submit my application fee, due to the financial problems between Iran and the world banks I didn’t have any credit card which would be acceptable for this case. so i called the intl office of mit and they said to me to submit it with a fee waiver and send an e-mail about the situation to the intl office's e-mail address requesting a fee waiver. i did so and even called the office again and they said everything would be alright. however every time i control mymit account i see that everything is received and processed except my fee waiver. i hope there isn't any problem.
@all those people worrying about sat scores:
i live in a country where you can't take sat exams my family went under a lot of trouble to send me to turkey just to take those exams but we couldn't. please be happy just that you can have all the requirements, i really could do whatever they wanted just to take those exams. i have been waived from the sat requirement, but i truly am uncomfortable. so please be thankful and don't sweat things like that.
Posted by: sepideh on December 29, 2008
Hey, I am from India too. I used Speed Post and it reached in a 7 days. By the way, did you get a track id? you can go to usps.com and enter the id there. the usps(united states postal service) handles the post ones it reaches the US. hence, you can check if it is delivered!
By the way, please use ONLY Speed Post for all your college mailings. It costs around 500 but its completely worth it!
Cheers-
@Tree and @Kimberly
Well,I had contacted the Admissions office and here I quote the reply
"The 500-word limit is a guideline, not a strict cut-off. Simply use
good judgment - your readers won't mind if your essay is 550 words, but 1,000 words will likely
be a different story. Remember that your essay is not a writing test. It's the place in the
application where we look for your voice - who you are, what drives you, what's important to
you, what makes you tick. Be honest, be open, be real - connect with us.That's all that matters"
@arthur
As it clearly says in MIT website pages, on an average, 15% of the student who take the interview, get in and 5% of the ones who dont get in! Hence, it is always preferred to take the interview as it gives a clearer picture of 'you' to MIT and also, MIT to you!
thanx!
PS:76 days to goo
eeeeep
Posted by: Suman Barua on December 29, 2008
Try having someone else read over it (someone qualified), and tell you what information they think isn't necessary to the overall meaning of the essay. I have a friend who had the same problem, and we managed to cut out a lot of details that just didn't need to be there. It's often hard to see what the "excess information" is from your point of view, so that's why another pair of eyes could be really helpful. Try to cut 250-ish words.
@ fellow '13
*suspenseful voice*
The secret... is...
Use the qV x B.
*wide glaring eyes*
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
Well said, well said.
Posted by: Oooh. Blog. on December 29, 2008
Good luck on your applications! Just remember to remain calm and try not to be one of the midnight submitters. Try to avoid stress as it will make your application much better. Take some breaks and just walk around your room, chat with friends, play a musical instrument, or other stress-relieving activities you enjoy. When you return to the application, you will be refreshed and ready to continue.
Also, don't be afraid if the application has you probing your inner psyche. You will probably learn something about yourself while doing the application. For example, until the MIT application, I never realized that I gained a taste for improving on the saxophone because of me breaking a saxophone back in fourth grade.
Good luck on your applications!
Posted by: Colton on December 29, 2008
@Suman Barua:
My essay is all about my voice. That's why it's so long. The essay is as close to describing me in less than 900 words.It's got what I love and stuff to do with my world, what makes me tick, and tiny things that make me who I am. I really want to just leave it because then I'll be sad over the fact that I didn't put something in.
@Posted by: on December 29, 2008 01:30 PM
I did show it to about five people. One who doesn't know me that well. All of them said "It's you." or "Hey I didn't know that about you".
@Divya
I can't rewrite it. Not now. Plus, I actually like my essay.
Posted by: Tree on December 29, 2008
I applied Early Action and was deferred. Looking back, I suspect that the essays may have reflected poorly, especially after I spent much time revising them for other schools. I read on Chris' blog that he was able to submit a new essay for Regular Action after he got his deferral. How may we do the same thing? Do the admissions officers treat this as another supplementary essay, or will they disregard the one it is intended to replace?
Also, who exactly reads and answers the emails sent to admissions@mit.edu?
Posted by: Deferred :( on December 29, 2008
lol. I know EXACTLY what you are talking about! Mine was 790 words before. You know what, get hol of the person whom u think knows u the MOST in the world(preferably a friend)...and discuss out everything!Whatever you do, you have to portray yourself and you cannot sacrifice on that! So, discuss the points which least portrays you and try to reduce extra words and join in points! Well, try your best. You dont have to rewrite it if it is so good,just try to cut points wholly(even though you treat it as you baby, cus I did
good Luck!
cheers-
Posted by: Suman Barua on December 29, 2008
i had the same problem and i just shifted from b to a. i thought i had never experienced something as the end of the world but i got one. and it got a lot more better essay it really described me better than subject b.
Posted by: sepideh on December 29, 2008
PS:find me in orkut or something
Posted by: Suman Barua on December 29, 2008
I am an international student from Syria , and they dont offer SAT Tests here , they closed up the testing center 2 years ago , i asked for anyother tests available , there isnt any , only the TOEFL , would it be ok ?? and if it is would that be a disadvantage ? thank you
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
Posted by: sarah on December 29, 2008
I'm applying for Financial Aid too.
I have not taken SAT test before.Can I do anything? Or can May SAT exams be acceptable? Or is admission possible without taking SAT exams?
Posted by: No SATs in January on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Gaurav Ragtah on December 29, 2008
The secret is to calm down and be yourself.
Posted by: Colton on December 29, 2008
The problem is it's only about 250kb in size. Should I use a floppy disk? DO you guys still have a floppy disk drive?
If I burn it to a CD, I'll be utilizing less than 0.1% of the disk, and I'm a stickler for efficiency......
Posted by: CAPTCHA on December 29, 2008
Just one questions though about Music Supplement:
Do I have to state and let you know that I am sending a music supplement to auditions@MIT.edu on through my application ( part 2)? or do I just send it to the e-mail and you will know with my name and birthdate on the resume I send??
Thank you, I appreciate your hepl and happy holidays to you too!
Posted by: Anonymous on December 29, 2008
How do I report my new SAT Subject Test scores for this past December if I've already sent in my application? Thanks.
Posted by: Anon on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Blaze on December 29, 2008
I only recently found out that MIT uses their own teacher evaluation and secondary school report forms. I gave my teachers and counselor the common application form instead, and now that it's vacation, I can't rectify that error. Since MIT does not use the common application, I'm sure if they will get those forms either.
Will the admissions officers mind too much if they only receive a letter? Is there anything else I can do at this point without interrupting my teachers' vacation?
Thanks,
Mike
Posted by: mrc on December 29, 2008
I've been trying to get into the online app since yesterday without success. I can't speak to anyone in admissions until after the deadline, and the Tech Support that the MIT operator directed me to was unable to solve the problem. What can I do?
Kasey
Posted by: Kasey on December 29, 2008
AND I JUST NEED TO GET IN, AND THEN I WILL BE CALM. DO NOT LIE TO TELL ME "BE MYSELF" BECAUSE I NEED REALLY TO GO TO MIT!!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Posted by: '13 on December 29, 2008
Specifically tell whomever you ask that you need to cut stuff, and ask them what they think can go. It'll take some work on their part too - it's usually not easy, and from what you've said I'm guessing your case really won't be. You need someone who can take the time to think hard about your essay and what parts of it aren't useful to the admissions committee. Preferably someone who knows you, but not super super well, whom you trust and who is a good writer.
@ Kasey
You know how the PDF forms are downloadable on the site? Well, you can get the questions from those. Try writing/editing everything in word docs for now, keep trying the site, and as soon as you can get in, paste your stuff.
If it still doesn't work by the deadline, I'm betting they won't penalize you. Alternatively, you can just fill out the PDF forms and mail in your app.
@ Sepideh
I feel for you. I really, really do. You've done the best you can, though, and I'm sure admissions will realize that, so maybe that's one thought you can rest comfortably on. Best of luck.
@ mrc
Hm, I have heard that they're more flexible with deadlines for teachers than for students, so for now maybe send the letters, and then have your teachers fax in the forms as soon as possible after break?
@ Guarav
Don't worry. And don't bother your interviewer too much. It takes awhile for things to show up, often weeks.
@ CAPTCHA
You probably have to take that up with the music dept.?
@ No SAT's in January
I'd talk to the admissions people asap and see if you can get the exams waived, which probably will be possible if you really haven't been able to take them earlier (like last year). May is definitely too late. In the meantime, have the rest of your app ready and set to go.
@ Anonymous from Syria
If you can't get the exams, there's nothing else you can do, and you probably won't be penalized. They're understanding people. I'd definitely take the TOEFL though.
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
I really thought you were just trolling, so that was a joke. (qV x B = force, of the magnetic variety). If you sincerely want advice, then I'll give you some, but please quit the all caps
@ Blaze
Absolutely not. It takes a few weeks. Rest and enjoy the holidays
@ Anonymous (music)
The latter.
@ Anon (subject tests)
Just have the tests sent from College Board, make sure your name is exactly the same on their score report as the previous scores you sent to MIT (i.e. if you wrote Joe Smith on your SAT and Joe Michael Smith on your SAT II, I'm pretty sure it goes as two different reports, even with the same birthdate).
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
Posted by: dept. on December 29, 2008
It is not as much of a need as it is a want. Nobody needs to go to college, we want to go to college to try and get better jobs. MIT looks at personality and if you aren't for MIT, you aren't for MIT. Be yourself as I'm sure the admissions officers can easily pick out those who falsely inflate their accomplishments on their applications.
MIT doesn't look for the perfect student and I know this is true. One rejected student I know has a 4.0+ GPA, 2400 SAT score, and etc. He pushed his academic accomplishments on his application and showed little personality from what I hear. I am a deferred student and have a 3.7-3.8 GPA with 2020 SAT score. I am not perfect, but I presented myself on the application. I mentioned things like my passion for music or podcasting and tried not to inflate any academic achievements.
Once again, calm down and be yourself. If MIT is right for you, you'll be accepted. Just don't lie about yourself and your chances will increase.
Posted by: Colton on December 29, 2008
Write about what you are most passionate about in Part 2, and as Matt said, e-mail admissions after Jan. 4 to change your part 1.
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
But I ended up focusing on the bigger things, and that worked out well for me.
Leave some new things for them to discover about you when you're an MIT student
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Keshav Srinivasan on December 29, 2008
You can write about the research paper in one of the optional essays (questions 13 and 14). If you want to send the whole paper, mailing it to admissions labeled "Undergraduate application materials" or attaching it to an e-mail with that subject line and your full name and date of birth is probably your best bet.
I think it's only very rarely that these papers are read over by faculty, so chances are they'll be more interested in a quick summary, especially what got you into your research, and why it was exciting to you, than in the paper itself.
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
Also, exactly what must be in by the deadline?
Can I submit an app before the deadline, then get scores, reccomnendations, an essay and other supplments in later?
I'm homeschooled. I read the pages on this, but maybe I missed some things; how do I do recommendations or teacher evaluations and such?
Thanks,
Kasey
Posted by: Kasey on December 29, 2008
> @wlue: I don't know how the Music Department would answer, but I'd guess there might be a little flexibility with the January 1 deadline, and that the "contrasting styles" requirement might not be completely strict. But I don't know for sure.
I'm not worried about the "contrasting styles" requirement, but rather if I'm able to submit a third (short) recording.
I see that you don't really have contact with the Music Department at this time, but I trust that the January 1st deadline isn't too strict, given that since it is an email attachment, it shouldn't be too hard to sort (compared to actual paper mail. that must be a nightmare). I will be submitting the Music Portfolio a few days after Jan 1st.
Thanks Matt!
Posted by: wlue on December 29, 2008
I'm really hoping my evaluations and school forms aren't lost in the mail at all. I'm panicking about it cuz I didn't make copies and sent them from the UK >.I've finished my application but I still haven't sent it and keep double checking everything.
I'm really hoping my evaluations and school forms aren't lost in the mail at all. I'm panicking about it cuz I didn't make copies and sent them from the UK >.<
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
@Arthur: The interview is not a required part of the application. For those who can do it, though, I strongly recommend it. You may wish to contact your EC to see if there is a possibility of a late interview.
@Captcha: MyMIT will not automatically close up at midnight on January 1, but you should submit your application by then.
@Ehsan: We are very familiar with Canadian schools and transcripts, don't worry.
@Daniel: I would send your photographs as an Art Portfolio, described here. Also, a Science subject test is required.
@Vikram: Your account has been unlocked.
@Anonymous at 11:17am: I wouldn't worry about your scores.
@Shashank: I have forwarded this comment on to the folks who can help.
@Divya: No need to freak out, that's fine.
@Kimberly: The 500 word limit is not a strict limit.
@Mono: Please watch your Application Tracking in late January.
@Tree: I would recommend cutting down your essay; it's your call whether to submit it as it currently is, though.
@Dennis K: 1) Yes, you can direct your ACT scores now for MIT; we can hold them. 2) Yes, you can have teachers write you recommendation letters this year; I recommend asking at the end of the school year. 3) Having recently returned from visits to schools in Taiwan, the office is very familiar with schools in Taiwan. 4) Please provide all of your marks when you apply to MIT.
@sepideh: Don't worry about the Fee Waiver checkbox; you're fine.
@Deferred: You are welcome to add anything that you may like; my best advice is here. And our wonderful staff -- the same folks who talk to you and answer your questions when you call on the phone -- handle the emails.
@Anonymous at 2:30pm: Yes, the TOEFL would be helpful. If you don't have SAT IIs offered, please let us know why in the application.
@sarah: You can include a letter detailing your circumstances requesting the waiver.
@No SATs: If you do have not completed the required tests, it is unlikely you will be considered for admission this year unless there are very special circumstances.
@Gaurav: Don't worry, you're all set.
@Captcha at 2:37pm: It is unlikely we will be able to evaluate a .w3x file. I would consider detailing its contents in an additional essay.
@Anonymous at 2:41pm: You don't need to let us know in the application; the Music Department folks will be in communication with us.
@Anon at 2:57pm: If you have sent the scores to MIT, we will receive them, and there would be nothing else you need to do.
@Blaze: No, there's no need to worry. Please be patient with the Application Tracking (every day since Tuesday has been a holiday).
@mrc/Mike: No worries, we routinely get Coomon App recommendation letters and forms.
@Kasey: I don't know about your problem; I can't find a Kasey who is locked out of our system. Feel free to email me with details and I'll see what I can do.
@Dept: You don't need to change it, plenty of people have different answers in Parts 1 and 2, and you're in no way bound to either answer (all MIT students declare whichever major they like at the end of the freshman year). However, if you really want to change it, you can email admissions to request the change after January 4.
@Keshav: You can feel free to send it in via postal mail, or talk about in in your application Part 2.
@Kasey: Your application Parts 1 & 2 should be sent in by January 1; we are more lenient with application forms from your school and teachers. Most homeschoolers have recommendations from people outside the home.
I hope this is helpful!
Posted by: Matt '00 on December 29, 2008
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Posted by: bibodha on December 29, 2008
My situation is that I don't have an account yet, but I was unable to register for one.
I think there may be someone working on it at
admissionsatmitdotedu RE: TechSupport.
I don't know your email address, so if you need further details, how do I contact you?
Thanks,
Kasey
Posted by: Kasey on December 29, 2008
Posted by: Nish on December 29, 2008
Do all of our supplementary materials have to be post marked by January 1st?
Also, my semester grades won't be available until January 20th. Is it okay to send in the Mid-year grade report after the deadline?
A response would be greatly appreciated!
Also, good luck to any EA deferred students!
Posted by: Kristina '13? on December 29, 2008
Sorry to be a nuisance but I've been locked out of my MIT account as well and I was wondering if you would reactivate it for me. Thanks for your help.
Posted by: Michelle Dion on December 29, 2008
Supplementary materials should be postmarked by January 1st...but it's not a huge deal if they're not, just get them in as quickly as you can.
Sending in the Mid-Year Report once your grades are available, even if it's after Jan 1, is also acceptable. MIT doesn't expect all schools to finish the semester by January 1, after all.
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Posted by: Generic Bob on December 29, 2008
Ahh.. nevermind. Fax it is.
Thanks,
Mike
Posted by: mrc on December 29, 2008
Sorry to bother you, but just a quick question:
my decision to apply to MIT was kind of last minute, and as a result, my school won't be able to send in my transcript, secondary school report, etc. before the 1st. (They'll all get sent once school reopens on the 5th). My guidance counselor said that it shouldn't be a problem as long as I send in my part of the application in time (which I have) but I've heard from former students that sometimes it is.
Should I be worried?
Also, is a 720 in math on the SAT I too low? (I got a 790 on the L2 subject test if that helps)
Posted by: Ritika on December 29, 2008
Don't you wish it was as easy as paying money? Of course then getting wouldn't be anything special though.... And there's no way I'd be able to afford it. Oh well. Gl everyone. We'll see what happens fairly soon.
Until then: enjoy some pi!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33823771@N07/3149589502
Posted by: Corey on December 29, 2008
It's not too low at all.
Posted by: 0 on December 29, 2008
Don't.
MIT likes to tell people over and over not to worry. Truth is, your SAT scores are just one part of your application. There is no right score that will get you into MIT, it's all taken into consideration.
Posted by: Bethan on December 29, 2008
@Deferred: Sending materials by end of January is a good goal.
@bibodha: Done, unlocked.
@Kasey: You can find my contact information here, but if you've already been in touch with Tech Support, there's little more I'll be able to do, I suspect.
@Nish: That's fine.
@Kristina: That's fine. The Midyear Grade Report usually is sent in January or February; we do not expect it by January 1.
@Michelle D: Done, unlocked.
@Generic Bob: The majority of applicants who do not have their interview waived do the interview.
@mrc/Mike: Do not fax the letters at this time. We will accept the Common App letters as mailed.
@Ritika: No, you shouldn't be worried. Submit your pieces by January 1 and the school forms ASAP after that; we're more flexible with school/teacher forms than your forms. And no, a 720 is not "too low."
Best wishes, everyone!
Posted by: Matt '00 on December 29, 2008
Posted by: 0 on December 30, 2008
I think I speak for everyone when I say thanks.
Posted by: Ehsan on December 30, 2008
Thanks
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Posted by: Charlie on December 30, 2008
New years greetings!
I have sent my secondary school report but I have not sent my high school transcript.Can I send my high school transcript through fax?? The postal process might take long.
Posted by: anirbanbob on December 30, 2008
I have to second what Colton said. I don't think anyone can stress enough that there is no set formula that you follow to guarantee admission. I, along with wo of my classmates, applied early and both had higher SAT test scores than I did. Both were deferred, and yet I was accepted. When working on the application, really think about what you're writing and if that truly reflects the ideals you value or the person you are. I wish you and everyone else in this process good luck.
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Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Tree on December 30, 2008
I've sent in an email into the admissions office about the same question, but I received an automatic reponse that you guys were on holiday...
I conducted the interview with my EC about 2 weeks ago but the application tracking still shows that the interview hasn't been processed yet. Do you think there is any problem that needs to be resolved here? Could have my EC forgot to report the interview?
Posted by: Roman K. on December 30, 2008
There's this specific option on your my.mit.edu page which allows you to report a conducted interview. Use it in case your interview doesn't show up after 2-3 weeks, and MIT will follow up with your interviewer.
Posted by: MIT '13 hopeful on December 30, 2008
i m from pakistan.faisalabad
anyone else from pakistan
Posted by: muhammad on December 30, 2008
Just a quick question. I had sent my application package 10 days ago but realized that I forgot to include my official IGCSE exam grades. Is it possible that I can fax them over to your office rather than mailing them because being an international student in East Africa faxing is the cheapest option available to me.
Cheers and Happy holidays!
Posted by: Jervis on December 30, 2008
All my materials have been received by MIT, atleast thats what it shows on the postal tracking system.So no worries for me there.
But kind of one thing thats on my head is my school transcript.
I am the first person to apply to MIT from my region( State), and the process here is sort of, well u can say alien.
Though I gave every last quark of info I could to my school people, it appears that in my School Transcript, they have provided you with only my 10th grade(Secondary Examination) results and given a list of my subjects in 12th grade(Senior Secondary).Will that be sufficient or not?
If not, than I had submitted my CV to my EC with all my scores since 9th. Will MIT get that via him or should I mail it or do I need to ask for another School Transcript, which will be difficult as my school has gone on winter vaccations and will open only in march now and my principal is leaving for his home state on the 31st
Thanks well in advance
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 30, 2008
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am from srinagar, Kashmir
@Matt
Just add one more fact that my 12th grade resuts will only be available soemwhere in the month of may as I am par of CBSE Education System
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 30, 2008
I want to send Evaluation forms and Secondary School Report. To what address I have to send these?
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Posted by: Dhvanit on December 30, 2008
also thanks to the poster whose name doesn't appear but answers our queries patiently and helps Matt. i really hope the admissions staff will understand the situation as you said, thanks for your support.
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Posted by: limit on December 30, 2008
All along the blog entries, its implied that a 500 is not a stsrict rule but is wella dvised to go for
So if u can cut it short, plz do
@ALL
Finally Seeing soem activity back on these blogs, I thought everyones gone into hibernation.
Perhaps the EA decisions were teh cause
ROCK ON
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 30, 2008
Posted by: saad(bahawlpur pakistan) on December 30, 2008
How have you done on your SAT? Has anyone taken the TOEFL too?
My SAT 1 score was not that good...( 580/800 - reading, 760/800 - math and 610 / 800 - writing)
TOEFL iBT ( 111/ 120) and
SAT 2 ( Math - 800 / 800 and Physics 800/ 800)
What are your scores like?
Posted by: Sharath Chandra on December 30, 2008
Posted by: CAPTCHA on December 30, 2008
Hi
Am giving both my SAT Subject tests and Toefl in January
Well Seemingly your scores are very good
Though I think you must already have seen it
But this
http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/admissions_statistics/index.shtml
would be more than enough to give you a jet push.
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 30, 2008
I have a doubt about whether to fill the "Self-reported course work" of the part 2 of the application and if my school counselor should send the "Mid-year Grade Report Form". It is because those parts are supposed to be filled by US-based school system. I'm an international student, but I'm in the IB program...
Thanks
Posted by: Ricardo on December 30, 2008
I submitted my application before the Jan. 1st deadline, yet my teachers or counselor have yet to submit their evaluations. Can it hurt my application processing and my status amongst those who review my application (seeing that my teacher forms perhaps come in late)???
Posted by: Cheryl D on December 30, 2008
i dont have much hope for mit though lol!
Posted by: masab on December 30, 2008
specially to my country mates
Posted by: MUHAMMAD on December 30, 2008
Can I take the SAT science subject on January 24th and still be considered for admissions?
Daniel
Posted by: Daniel Nesmith on December 30, 2008
I have a doubt about whether to fill the "Self-reported course work" of the part 2 of the application and if my school counselor should send the "Mid-year Grade Report Form". It is because those parts are supposed to be filled by US-based school system. I'm an international student, but I'm in the IB program...
Any idea????? anybody???
Thanks for your time!
Posted by: Ricardo on December 30, 2008
Well, palpitating doesn't help.
Posted by: Ahana on December 30, 2008
Yes, I beleive you can take the january tests, but thats ther last month of acceptable testing dates.
Hope it helps
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 30, 2008
The way you field all these frantic questions everyday when there are other colleges that simply ignore them speaks volumes about the kind of dedication and love MIT has for its student body.
Can we all have a THREE CHEERS FOR MATT MCGANN??
Thank you for all your help! Even if we don't get in, we'll always love you for all your help!
Posted by: Ooh. Blog. on December 30, 2008
I guess it won't take MIT too long to repair the website, huh? After all, it's MIT ...
Posted by: Zhiren on December 30, 2008
If you can cut it down, then do; if you'd lose something important by cutting it down, then no, you're probably fine.
@ Ricado
Definitely fill out self reported coursework, but you don't need mid year grades. Orange "apply" tab should have that information.
Posted by: 0 on December 30, 2008
Is this a bad joke? Can they do this at this critical moment?
Posted by: 0 on December 30, 2008
ok i hope it gets upgraded soon.........else i'll be gettin mad on not being able to apply.....
Posted by: june on December 30, 2008
It currently reads:
"The MyMIT web site is unavailable due to some temporary technical issues. The issues are being worked on and should be resolved shortly. Please check back again soon to continue with your application. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please visit our new online admissions community at mitadmissions.org."
How are we supposed to work on our applications when the website is down?
Posted by: timothy on December 30, 2008
A suggestion, so that you can temporarily get stuff done: look at the questions on the PDF forms (downloadable in the orange "apply" tab), answer them in word docs, and copy/paste as soon as the site gets back up.
Posted by: 0 on December 30, 2008
Posted by: Umair on December 30, 2008
Lite guys
though it would be difficult to but keep in mind, people wont put down their website, had it not been necessary.
So just chill out for the time being.
MIT people know that their website is down and they would be more keen on getting it back up than one of us.
As far as filling of application is concerned, make a rough draft until the application page gets back up and than you will be set to go.
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 30, 2008
.....
read quickly!
Posted by: saad(bahawlpur , pakistan) on December 30, 2008
Posted by: June on December 30, 2008
best of luck for the app.
I guess we just need to be ourselves, and be confident about who we are.I am sure that the admissions guys at MIT will go through each app thoroughly giving us all a fair chance to convey our message.
cheers
Posted by: Utkarsh on December 30, 2008
I am an international applicant and I noticed that MIT allows me to submit my TOEFL score in place of my SAT reasoning test. But, I already ordered my SAT scores to be sent to the admissions office and the scores are quite bad. My TOEFL score is much better and I feel that it will give me a better chance/ and also gives you a better picture of me.
Would you consider the higher mark of the two? or both, since I sent them all?
I mean, I really would like you not to look at my SAT reasoning test scores... they are bad.
Posted by: June on December 30, 2008
And one more question, I wrote both Math-1 and Math-2 on SAT subject test, which math will be considered.
Thanks.
Posted by: Toiteyev Olzhas on December 30, 2008
well I guess they will take those scores into cosideration which make you look better.So they should consider the Toefl scores. I guess I read this somewhere.
Anyways dont worry about it now.You have done all you could.
Hope that helps..
Posted by: Utkarsh on December 30, 2008
This is a lllong web page. Talk about last minuet preparation. Anyway, since I too am the lazy bear, I was wondering if I submitted my application part 1 through the online process and my part 2 application through the mail, will the admissions office still accept all that ? I don't know if it works this way and this is giving me stomach cramps.
Also, I got 650 in my math section and I practically drowned in the other sections, will I make it? ( no need to answer if you don't want to, I know it's a stupid question).
Posted by: jpvoid on December 30, 2008
Posted by: Utkarsh on December 30, 2008
This a really loooong web page. God knows how you people are able to keep up with all of this stuff.
Anyway, I was wondering if the admissions department at MIT would accept my application because I'm sending my Application part 1 through the internet process and the other part part 2 through the mail. Is this ok? Will they refuse me?
Please do help.
Cheers,
jpvoid
Posted by: jpvoid on December 30, 2008
Posted by: Catalyst on December 30, 2008
I mailed off the paper part ( secondary school report, etc.) of my application from Jamaica, around a week or so ago, only to be informed recently that MIT, has there own teacher evaluation forms ( yes i know a very silly mistake and lack of research on my part), and i sent off some written on the common app teach evaluation forms, seeing as I was informed it was impolite to bother teachers to fill out more than 1 forms, and just to photocopy,(I Highly doubt they would've even if I'd ask) and the teachers are off the island for the winter break, now i'm in a bit of a jam, i don't have the correct evaluation forms, and my teachers are all unavailable, i'm wondering if since my main application went in on time, if they would be willing to accept my new teacher evaluations in the new year, when school resumes, or If they are most graciously willing to accept the evaluations written on the common app.
Please advise
Cheers,
(sigh, i just know this has probably killed my hopes of MIT acceptance)
Posted by: Matt from Jamaica on December 30, 2008
Posted by: bob on December 30, 2008
Under the Self-reported course work in part two of the application, if the level of one of my courses is "Advanced," which level do I choose from the ones listed on the application? The possible choices are Regular College Preparatory, Honors, AP, College, International Baccalaureate, and Other. Thanks.
Posted by: E on December 30, 2008
I will take only Toefl and SAT subject test (Math2, Physics)
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Posted by: corey on December 30, 2008
MyMIT account is blocked, so I can't send my application to meet the deadline of January 1st. There is no one to help me since all our out on vacation till January 5th. Please let me know how do I solve this problem?
Robin
Posted by: Robin on December 30, 2008
I submitted Part 2 of my MIT application yesterday. I was reviewing it today and I realized that I didn't fill in the section where I am supposed to indicate subjects taken or to be taken and year. However, I did indicate the subjects and year in the self-reported course work section.
Should I email the admissions office on Jan. 5 with the missing information?
Posted by: darkblue303 on December 30, 2008
SUBMITTED!
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Posted by: Ahana on December 30, 2008
Good luck, everyone!
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Posted by: Question on December 30, 2008
Why do you demean Allah by implying he has hands. I know many people from Pakistan. They are kool. Nice to meet you.
Posted by: Generic Bob on December 30, 2008
I got a problem with reporting my scholastic distinctions. There is this problem solving challenge award I think (and that's important-think) won on national state level at the very least but I am not sure. How do I report its level of distinction? I don't want to give MIT wrong information but I am not really sure. Please help!!!
Posted by: Divya on December 30, 2008
Posted by: bibodha on December 30, 2008
@ALL: Good Luck from your Buddhist, Sri Lankan, international applicant in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wish me luck too; still gotta submit part 2 and fee waiver. I was told you could fax the fee waiver during the beginning of January.
My fellow RA Applicants, YES WE CAN! (Not to be misinterpreted as a politically slanted statement...just words of hope)
Posted by: Roshal on December 30, 2008
I mean the most recent thing I did was fly back home for my grandfather's funeral and help my family with the paper work... Is that applicable at all?
Posted by: June on December 30, 2008
Posted by: Diana on December 30, 2008
So, as an international student, whose first language is NOT English, MIT allows that his/her TOEFL score be submitted IN PLACE OF the SAT reasoning test.
Does that mean, althoug I already took the SAT reasoning test and had them sent automatically to MIT, since my TOEFL scores are much better, I don't have to mention about my scores in part2 of my online application?
Where the form asks me to write down my best SAT reasoning scores, can I just leave it blank and write down my TOEFL scores?
OR do I have to write the SAT reasoning scores down as well since I took them and a report of that scores is sent to MIT already?
Posted by: June on December 30, 2008
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! =]
Posted by: Michael LeKander on December 30, 2008
as i have understood, you can send both tests scores and the MIT Admission Office will take the one that is better for your application. How much did you get on the SAT 1 by the way?
Posted by: 0 on December 30, 2008
to my knowledge, the SAT 1 is required as stated on the website...
gd luck!
Posted by: Anonymous on December 30, 2008
"For non-native English speakers: You have two options: 1) take the tests required for native English speakers (see above), or 2) you may take the TOEFL and two SAT Subject Tests, one in math (level 1 or 2) and one in science (physics, chemistry, or biology e/m)." http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/standardized_test_requirements/index.shtml
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Posted by: raforther on December 31, 2008
Btw guys, have you applied for financial aid? I have, because there's no way i can self-finance myself. And btw bilal, shashank, and all the others, what part of india are you from? I'm from Delhi
Posted by: Fateh on December 31, 2008
Somebody call an ambulance. I think I'm having a heart-attack!!!!!!!
Oh, just before I go into a frenzy, can anyone answer my question please: My school counselor sent all the school papers and teachers recommendations in one envelope, but she wrote the school's address where the sender's address is usually written on the envelope. My name is nowhere on the envelope, but of course once you open the envelope...my name's everywhere I guess. But considering the thousands of papers the Admissions office receives, is there a chance that my school transcripts may get lost because my name's not on the envelope (okay I've mentioned that wayyyy too many times!)???? Is there anything I can do to fix it, like email someone in the Admissions Office or something???
Posted by: Deeni on December 31, 2008
@Anon2.0: Yes, I believe so.
@optional: You could do a narrative essay, or you could just tell us about it without feeling constrained to essay format (pictures, diagrams, etc. could be mailed, for example).
@anirbanbob: At this point, I would mail your transcript. If we are still missing it when we get up-to-date with application materials in 3-4 weeks, then fax is a good option.
@Sandra: If you have already requested for MIT to be a score recipient, there is no more you need to do.
@Roman K: Don't worry; EC interview reports aren't due yet. We will receive it. If you like, you can fill out the Conducted Interview form on MyMIT.
@Jervis: I would send them in an email to admissions at mit dot edu after January 4th and ask for them to file the emailed marks with your application.
@Ruhban: That should be sufficient. Your Standard X exam marks will be important. You can add additional classes and marks via email after January 4th to admissions at mit dot edu.
@post address: The MIT Admissions address is on the bottom of every web page on mitadmissions.org.
@limit: 610 words is greater than 500 words. You may choose to send in the essay as is; it is your choice. We do not auto-reject candidates because of word length, but we believe 500 words usually should be sufficient.
@Ricardo: As an IB student, it would be great if you could fill in that section, but you don't strictly need too. If you get new predicted marks or semester marks after your school submits the Secondary School Report, then it would be great to get the Midyear Grade Report; otherwise, don't worry about it.
@Cheryl D: No, it won't hurt your application. Submit your pieces by January 1 and the school forms ASAP after that; we're more flexible with school/teacher forms than your forms.
@Daniel: Yes.
@June: You should submit your pieces by January 1 and the school forms ASAP after that; we're more flexible with school/teacher forms than your forms. Also, we will consider your TOEFL score in place of your SAT Reasoning Test, don't worry.
@Toiteyev: We require SAT Subject Tests in math and in science, and also one of SAT/ACT/TOEFL. As long as you complete your testing requirements, you'll be fine. We will consider whichever of your SAT Subject Tests make you look best.
@jpvoid: Yes, you can submit Part 1 online and Part 2 in the mail. No need for stomach cramps.
@Matt from Jamaica: This has not at all killed your hopes of MIT acceptance. We routinely accept Common App forms; there is no more you need to do.
@bob: Yes, though we may accept it even without a signature.
@E: I would choose Honors, among those choices; you can also include the word "Advanced" in the course title.
@SAT-1: Yes, you are fine with just TOEFL and the 2 SAT Subject Tests.
@Robin: I have unlocked your account.
@darkblue: You can email after January 4th, or you could print out the form and mail in a corrected version. Either way should be fine.
@Mark: You can either not report it, or you can report it with the grade level blank (I am aware that grade 8 is not an option in the pulldown menu).
@Question: Yes, though I do not recommend it.
@Divya: You can either not check a box indicating the level, or you can make your best guess.
@bibodha: If you first contacted the EC before the deadline, please email interview at mit dot edu. If you first contacted your EC after the deadline, please be patient and await the EC's response.
@June: If you want to tell us about that, you certainly can list it, though you can also choose to leave it out. It's personal, and it's your decision.
@Diana: If you have prearranged to have your January scores to be sent to MIT, then you are fine and don't need to worry.
@June: Yes, you can choose to not mention your SAT Reasoning scores in your Part 2.
@Michael L: Done, unlocked.
Best wishes!
Posted by: Matt '00 on December 31, 2008
Posted by: Deeni on December 31, 2008
@ Toiteyev
You need to send both SAT I and SAT II math scores, and both will be considered
@ Matt from Jamaica
Matt from MIT said up there that MIT is completely fine with the common app forms, no worries about sending those in.
@ E
Probably "honors" and then explain in the box at the bottom of the page?
@ SAT-1
Yes, you do
@ Mark
Lots of people do that... you don't need to report it. Unless you mean *college* algebra 1, which is a different story entirely, and probably belongs in that extra box for additional information.
@ Diana
A report now would be useless if you haven't taken the test. List MIT as a school to receive scores on the test day.
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Posted by: Ian on December 31, 2008
Thnaks bhai (meaning either bro or smeone elder to you and not old enough to be called uncle)
Well I will send in my end-of-year grade reports of 9th to 12th. My standard X results from school is more better as that list also adds up my optional subject, I have taken
Thnaks yet again
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 31, 2008
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
I sent them from Calexico, California. They said it would take 4 days to reach you. Have you received them?
Posted by: raforther on December 31, 2008
Dude, the name's DEENI. I'm sorry, I'm a little particular about my name =)
Yeah, I think my counselor did the same thing, but mine's in a brown envelope! But that's NOT my problem. I'm worried because my name's not on that envelope - only the school's name and address is on it :(
Posted by: Deeni on December 31, 2008
Posted by: Jervis on December 31, 2008
online application site is not opening it's showing that site is down for repair
Posted by: muhammad on December 31, 2008
online application is unavilable
Posted by: muhammad on December 31, 2008
please provide with all updates
Posted by: Help on December 31, 2008
Hi! I am from Delhi too.Gurgaon actually...
Posted by: Utkarsh on December 31, 2008
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
I am an apllicant from India.I cannot log in to my MIT account. A message is being displayed:
"
The MyMIT web site is unavailable due to some temporary technical issues. The issues are being worked on and should be resolved shortly. Please check back again soon to continue with your application. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please visit our new online admissions community at mitadmissions.org. "
Although I have completed my apllication I cannot submit it. January 1 is closing in. I am getting really tensed.Please Help!
Sorry for the long post!
Posted by: mayukh on December 31, 2008
im frm Mumbai..seem to be loads of us applying...
may the best get in...
@everyone else
Come join the chat room http://coltonprovias.com/?page_id=426
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Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
Hi guys n Gals
Well Am also from India, hopefully many made that out earlier only
But yeah
everyone
My chat ids are
ruhban2004@yahoo.com
ruhban2004@gmail.com
lets also talk there too. Afterall we all have one common dream-----MIT.
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 31, 2008
country (we only have up to 7th grade). But I spent 4 years in high school. What grade must I place in my application?
Posted by: Hopeful'13 on December 31, 2008
Just figuratively speaking!
Posted by: Saad(bahawlpur,paksitan) on December 31, 2008
My SAT went worst CR 580 but toefl ibt was better- 119/120.
Unfourtunately I have sent my SAT scores as well.
Do I have any alternative. Can I ask the admission office to consider the competitive of two scores
Morever who is going to be Top Ten From India.......
Posted by: Deepak on December 31, 2008
I wanted to discuss about an event that I organized. Is that possible? or should we just strictly take the question as "invention" type things?
Posted by: Happynewyear on December 31, 2008
Posted by: jpvoid on December 31, 2008
It's not "top 10" from a country like India that the whole admissions process at MIT looks at, it's more a question of whether you'd fit into the MIT lifestyle. And that doesn't necessarily imply that you've got to be an alpha geek. Yes, competition does get relatively higher for international applicants than for United States Citizens and Permanent Residents, but if your application shows genuinely that you belong to MIT, your decision will agree with that
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
It's your call on how long your response is finally, but do take into account that admissions officers are reading a lot of applications, and a very long response could, to some level, could leave them flustered. If you really feel that the concept or idea you created can't be expressed in anything less than 4 pages, it's probably better retraining them. Comes back to the same thing -- it's finally your call.
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
I guess that'd be equivalent to 8th grade..
Posted by: Eyas on December 31, 2008
First, I think I speak for everyone when I say thank you for making an effort to answer admissions questions during your holiday! It shows precisely the thing that I love most about all the M.I.T alumni I've met - a passion for helping people and making an effort to do more than is expected of you. Three cheers for Matt!
I already submitted my application last night, but I do have a small question.
I said on my application that I do a lot of art and graphic design, and that I sing, but I didn't send in either the art supplement or the music supplement.
I don't actually have a portfolio or much training or anything for either. I do the first as volunteer work for local the Sci-Fi & Fantasy community, and although I do work with a vocal instructor on the former, and record myself singing at home, the quality of those recordings is questionable at best. So I felt it would be pointless of me to send in the supplements.
I -did- send in my additional material in a folder that I designed and built especially for it, but not as a supplement or anything. I won't mind it if it gets thrown away and is never seen by an admissions officer, even if it is the only 'sample' of my work that I sent in.
So, will the M.I.T admissions folk 'take my word for it' that I do invest in these things and that I may even be good at them without 'proof'?
Thanks!
-Michalle.
Posted by: Michelle from Israel on December 31, 2008
It's done. Now, to the others.
Posted by: Tree on December 31, 2008
But I found out that I had forgotten to mention the state I live in app part 1.Will it be okay if just email my state to admissions@mit.edu after 5th Jan? I live in West Bengal.
Also my interview has not yet been processed although it was on the 8th of December.
Posted by: mayukh on December 31, 2008
-Michelle.
Posted by: Michelle from Israel on December 31, 2008
I am an international applicant and have just sent my materials over through courier. However, I just realised that I have wrongly used the Common Application Secondary School Report form rather than the MIT Sec Sch Report form! I feel kind of devastated now. Should I rush to send in the correct form now, or can my Common Application School Report be considered since the questions addressed are almost the same? I sincerely await your soonest reply. Thank you.
Posted by: Christine on December 31, 2008
A couple of other people have asked the same question above. Matt said it's okay if you sent the common app form. Scroll up and see his replies to the others for yourself.
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Posted by: Rasmus on December 31, 2008
Doesn't seem like there are a lot of Pakistani applicants though
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Posted by: saad(bahawlpur pakistan) on December 31, 2008
regards
Posted by: saima on December 31, 2008
Posted by: saima on December 31, 2008
Could you please help me out?
In the "most recent summer activity" section, I have mentioned the stuff I did after graduating from school.
I had to include similar stuff in the essay about activities done after graduation.
Should I mention my activities in 12th and 11th grade to avoid repetition? But they won’t be "most recent" then.
Posted by: Utkarsh on December 31, 2008
Posted by: raforther on December 31, 2008
I just paid the application fee and its still saying submit your part 1 of your application . I got the receipt also
You know I can;t send my part 2 till then and tomorrow is 1st Jan HELP ME !!
Oh yeah a happy new year to all
Posted by: Umair on December 31, 2008
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!...and good luck with your applications!
Posted by: Kimberly on December 31, 2008
Worst case scenario, download part 2 of the application, fill it out, and mail it today.
On the "MIT Admissions" page, click the orange "Apply" and go to the "Freshman App". "How to apply" lists the downloadable pdf files.
Posted by: Catalyst on December 31, 2008
I was going to submit my application but it says that they are fixing the site. I am really scared and I need to submit the application
help!!
Posted by: MAN RAY on December 31, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR
May we all achive the glorious dreams set for ourselves.
Remember to love love and dont forget to forgive.
May God's grace be upon us all.
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on December 31, 2008
I was submitting my application and it suddenly collapsed! I'm scared too! Someone help!!!!
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
I'm submitting it, but it stopped!!!! I'm scared!!! I need to submit it right now!!!!!!!
Posted by: Uyen Tran on December 31, 2008
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Posted by: Trevor Scott on December 31, 2008
Does it remain now - January 3rd?
Posted by: Ramazan on December 31, 2008
when i preview my application with acrobat.. part of the answer for the optional question is cut off because the format of the answer was to be spaced out (about like 20 words). But it appears in the box where I enter it. My draft on acrobat being cut off doesn't mean that MIT will have it cut off, right?
sorry if my question wasn't very clear.
Posted by: lissa138 on December 31, 2008
"We apologize for any inconvience."
It's "inconvenience".
And yay for extended deadlines!
Posted by: CAPTCHA on December 31, 2008
Happy New Years
Posted by: Happy New Years on December 31, 2008
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Posted by: Bibodha on December 31, 2008
@Deeni at 11:32pm: Not having your name on the envelope shouldn't be a problem.
@raforther: No, that shouldn't be a problem. And you can see if we've processed your application pieces in your Application Tracking.
@Nancy: Your request is being handled by the applicationpart1 staff.
@Hopeful'13: We know that that grade levels are referred to differently in different countries. For purposes of your MIT application, translate your grades into "American" -- that is, your final year of secondary school is 12, last year is 11, the year before 10, and the year before that 9.
@Deepak: We will consider your TOEFL in place of SAT Reasoning.
@Happynewyear: Yes, you can talk about an event you organized.
@jpvoid: We can accept that, though I'm not certain the online application will accept a four page submission. Try previewing your application. If it doesn't fit, you can send it instead through postal mail. Four pages, though, does seem a bit long, I must say.
@Michelle from Israel: Yes, you should be all fine. If we need more information, we'll be in touch.
@Tree: Yes, we know that our application strips some formatting. We apologize, but everyone is on the same footing.
@mayukh: Yes, that should be fine.
@Michelle: Sure! I am playing games right now, except when I am here answering questions.
@Christine: There is no need to feel devastated. We routinely accept Common App forms; there is no more you need to do.
@Rasmus: We'd love to hear about it; tell us now, even though it hasn't been published yet.
@Saima: Submit your pieces by January 1 and the school forms ASAP after that; we're more flexible with school/teacher forms than your forms.
@Utkarsh: You can use your own judgment on what to include.
@Umair: I have passed on your concern to the staff of applicationpart1.
@Trevor: I would send an email with your corrections to admissions at mit dot edu after January 4th. And yes, we know that our application strips some formatting. We apologize, btu everyone is on the same footing.
@lissa138: Your application will look to us the same way it looks to you in Preview. If it is cut off for you, then it will be cut off for us. If you can see it, though, we will be able to see it.
Happy New Years Eve!
Posted by: Matt '00 on December 31, 2008
Also I was wondering if you send two different sets of ACT scores, do they pick individual scores from each section of the test which are the highest, or do they only choose one test (generally a policy for choosing scholarships not admittance). Sorry if that was confusing.
I really appreciate all the blogs. They give you a taste of life at MIT and really help with any questions applicants have. Thanks so much! ^^
Posted by: Elizabeth Hall on December 31, 2008
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My apologies if I sound very annoying. I just want to make sure.
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Thanks for clarifying my doubt and concern. It really put a smile on my face. I'm beginning to love MIT. But i still can't submit part 2!
Posted by: Christine on December 31, 2008
I have two last names. The problem is that in my current high school, only my fist last name appears on my profile. Also, my SAT and ACT account have only my first last name. On the other hand, my passport, my TOEFL and my.MIT account appear with my full last name.
Will my documents be lost while being processed?
Posted by: Belinda Chung Baek on December 31, 2008
Would it be to my disadvantage if I did not do an optional essay?
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Happy New Years' Eve!
Posted by: Tree on December 31, 2008
The MIT online application tracking system shows that all parts of my application have been received except for my mid-term report. This is quite odd as my mid-term report was sent with my teacher evaluation forms and secondary school report in the same envelope.
Please advise on what might have happened to my mid-term report?
Thank you very much for your time,
Victor.
Posted by: Victor on December 31, 2008
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Posted by: rjs on December 31, 2008
My SAT Reasoning test scores werent that good to be honest, but I'm fine with them. I believe my TOEFL, school grades, past year grades, and SAT Subject test reflect be better, and I'm not worried about it. I did my best to write an essay and am therefore comfortable about it all. Sure I might still not get accepted, but I'm sure if that happens, MIT wouldn't have done it for my scores, but rather something else.
My own advice as a fellow applicant to you all: take it easy, and REALLY dont pay much mind to some silly scores when you can use that time and energy to perfect your essay, or do some schoolwork, or even just kick back and relax. Happy new year's eve everyone
Posted by: Eyas on December 31, 2008
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
due to the same reasons i said in my first comment(Iran, lack of credit card...) i couldn't report my TOEFL score of Dec 2007 trough ets. i attached it and sent it with the e-mail containing the situation about the fee waiver case, though i mentioned my score on part 2 of my application, i really want to know have the admission staff took my scanned TOEFL report into consideration.
thanks again for all your efforts.
Posted by: sepideh on December 31, 2008
I'm an EA applicant, so it doesn't really affect me, but was just wondering what was up.
Posted by: Ilyanep on December 31, 2008
I realized that my teachers did not use the MIT recommendation forms, is that a problem?
Posted by: Wes on December 31, 2008
I applied Early Action (and waited until the last minute), but I realized, soon after sending everything in that I had made two typos. (I know, it's easily the most important document I've ever filled out and I shoot my chances at admission.)
Anyways, I know it's against policy to allow changes between Early and Regular Admissions, but is there any way that I could correct this for Regular Decision? Would it even be worth it?
Thanks for your help,
Patrick.
Posted by: PatCS on December 31, 2008
I am a deferred student. Unfortunately two of my grandparents passed away in October just 8 days apart, so I did not submit an additional essay with the online application. I felt that I needed to submit additional info and mailed my essay yesterday. How can I find out if it was received by the admissions office and added to my application file?
Thanks for your help.
Posted by: MIThopefull13 on December 31, 2008
Posted by: MIThopeful13 on December 31, 2008
Is it going to effect my admission chance?
I actually done most of thing, but I am thinking to sned the best one which will reflex my thought as much as it can...
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Posted by: Adrian on December 31, 2008
I'm just wondering if anyone knows how will my application be affected if I decide to drop two AP classes for next semester.
I'm currently taking AP Stat and AP Environment and plan to drop these two classes.
Thanks in advance,
j
ps happy holidays everyone
Posted by: jay on December 31, 2008
Posted by: ilyanep on December 31, 2008
@Adrian: I don't know what you mean by 110.1. MIT admission is looking for good fits for the school, a couple less APs shouldn't affect you too much. It eventually comes down to who you are and if they think you can thrive in MIT. (and personally, my class rank is prob. lower than yours. Don't worry about those numbers, you are more than just numbers!)
-Ben
Posted by: Ben Zheng on December 31, 2008
I wonder how many aplicants there are... kinda cringed a little when I saw that
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Posted by: Adrian on December 31, 2008
I am including as a part of my application ("things you have made") a portion (heavily commented program code) of the project I have been working on to link with some things I stated in my essays. Also, a teacher that supervised (while teaching his elective) has already written a recommendation, and it should have included at least a small portion of information about my experience. Thanks in advance (also any statement about the appropriateness of code in my application would be greatly appreciated).
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2008
January 3, 2009!!!
Happy New Years people! 2009, Just 3 years away from 2012! yay!
On another note:
8 years by and we will Never Forget.
My prayers go out to those in Gaza. Understand that kids our age and older cannot attend the college of their dreams, or any college because of the occupation, the embargo, the wall--the hell. Sorry, I don't want to turn this page into a political battleground.
Thanks. Keep the Peace. Happy New Years
Posted by: Roshal on December 31, 2008
It's mentioned in my account that a fee waiver request should be sent in a specific way, y'know with the "Attn: Fee Waiver" and all. But I just got off the phone with my counselor, and she told me that she mailed the fee waiver request within that big brown envelope with other the material she sent. Will that be a problem? I mean, will it delay or hinder the processing of my application in any way?
Thanks a lot for your time everyone. AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Deeni on January 1, 2009
Awwww :(
That means I could've written about the national debate I created by one of my articles, right??? :(
I already submitted my appliccation!!! :'(
Posted by: Deeni on January 1, 2009
Hi
Well since everyone's talking, about overly long essays, so let me bring some spice in here
What about short essays, i mean if our essays except the last one are short( 300 words or so). Will that have some negative effect on it.
Though I alreday submitted my application few days ago and cant do anythign about it.
I feel that the way I wrote my essays, reflect me in every word and that's what MIT wants to see. Right?
So will It have a negative effect of not?
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 1, 2009
Although I know the prompt states that it can be about an idea, can I write about an idea that has nothing to do with academics (science and engineering)? Instead, can I write about an idea about life or a thought of mine?
Posted by: John on January 1, 2009
Good Luck to all, Happy New Year
Posted by: Gerardo Enriquez '13 Hopefully on January 1, 2009
I know a kid personally who took honors instead of AP English, and had about the same GPA as you and got in.
Posted by: 0 on January 1, 2009
I don't know if someone has said this but you wrote "you should" twice (you should you should click the final "submit" button) in this and the other RA update.
Posted by: 0 on January 1, 2009
Posted by: Subit on January 1, 2009
there wasn't any EC assigned in my area. i know that interviews are not due but i really want MIT to know me better. i have a suggestion, can i have a number of an EC and call him/her and have some kind of an interview with him/her. i have lot of telephone cards so the payment will not be heavy for me. and I'll be happy to have this little interview make MIT know me better. sure it can't take the place of a face to face meeting but 1 is better than zero...?
Posted by: sepideh on January 1, 2009
Posted by: SRV on January 1, 2009
1) I didn't write anything in the "Is there anything else about you you would like us to know?" question.
Thinking back on it, I know I could have written things in there, like more activities that I do, or some funny geeky things I did, or to describe a sort of 'day in the life' for me...
Would something like that add anything to my application?
My personnal statement essay is kind of a 'why I am where I am' sort of thing, and my optional "thing you built" essay was about something I did at work. Both have my 'voice' in them, loud and clear. Would knowing a bit more nuances about me change M.I.T's opinion of me?
If it would, I'll write something up. Would I be able to e-mail or fax the admissions office with such an additional essay, instead of mailing it?
2) I've been out of high-school for almost 6 years, so I sent M.I.T two additional recommendations. One is from someone I worked with during my 2-year military service and the other is from my current team leader. They both describe a very different 'me', which is also different from my 'high-school me' that my 2 teacher evaluations describe.
Would M.I.T read them both or would they pick one and discard the other?
Thanks again!
-Michelle.
Posted by: Michelle from Israel on January 1, 2009
Posted by: Belinda Chung Baek on January 1, 2009
Posted by: Chris on January 1, 2009
Supposedly the last date for interview report submission is January 7th and since you already done your part.
I would sugeest you to wait.
January 10th should be the time, when you think about specificly contacting the Admission Office about it.
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 1, 2009
My EC was Ms.Nisha Nath
Posted by: Fateh on January 1, 2009
I would suggest contacting your new EC. They might have a opening for you in their schedule.
Moreover, it would be a good idea to contact interview[at]mit[dot]edu (interview@mit.edu) after january 4th
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 1, 2009
Do I still need to submit these grades?
Thank you!
Posted by: International13 on January 1, 2009
To everyone: HAPPY 2009! Hope we all get big, fat MIT acceptance packages this year! (:
Posted by: Kunaal on January 1, 2009
I already submitted my application, but I have a different type of question. I'm an international from Chile, and I recently got accepted at a national university. Matriculation starts tomorrow, and I'm wondering, can I hold a place at a Chilean university, or will that affect my MIT application? Classes here start in March so I'll be cutting it pretty close either way, but I want to know how far I can continue with the process here.
Any help would be appreciated!
Posted by: Cam on January 1, 2009
Posted by: Cam on January 1, 2009
@Elizabeth H: There's nothing you need to do. We will take your best scores, and we will mix and match scores from different ACT administrations.
@Anonymous at 2:54pm: Yes, that's fine; there's not much else you can do at this point anyway.
@lissa138: Yes, we won't be able to see it.
@Belinda: You should email admissions at mit dot edu after January 4th to ensure that the Records staff is aware of this, but we should be able to handle it.
@Anonymous at4:18pm: Not at all.
@Matthew E: We probably have it; I've got the Records Office looking into it.
@Victor: We probably have it; I've got the Records Office looking into it.
@Luke: We probably have it; evaluations are put into a different pile for processing than Secondary School Reports. Please be patient; I'm sure it will show up.
@rjs: I wouldn't worry too much at this point about a stray comma.
@Anonymous at 5:12pm: Yes, the deadline is really extended, as you can see on both http://www.mitadmissions.org and on http://web.mit.edu.
@sepideh: We probably will be able to consider it, and we will contact you if we have any questions.
@Wes: No, that isn't a problem.
@PatCS: I wouldn't worry about it, but if you want you can send in an update.
@MIThopefull13: I'm sorry to hear about your grandparents. I'm sure we will receive the documents; if you like, you can call the Office in 3-4 weeks to make sure.
@New: The deadline extension will not affect your admission chance.
@Allen: Done, unlocked.
@Adrian: Don't worry about converting to a 4.0 scale, since we won't do it. We will take your grades as they appear on the transcript and not recalculate. And yes, many, many people are admitted who do not choose all AP classes.
@jay: If you drop these classes, you must inform the Admissions Office.
@Anonymous at 9:40pm: A) The recommendation is not necessary, though it certainly is allowed. I don't know the extent to which it would be helpful. B) I recommend submitting any extra materials as soon as possible so we can fully consider it. C) At this point, we don't have any electronic recommendation letter mechanism.
@Deeni: Don't worry, our awesome Records Office staff will figure it out.
@Ruhban S: It really is the content and not the length of the essay that matters. It will not have a negative impact.
@John: Yes.
@Subit: Your 10th and 12th board examination grades are certainly important, but we would like a full report of all of your marks.
@sepideh: I understand what you're saying, but right now we don't have such a mechanism en masse. If we need more information, we'll be in touch.
@SRV: There is no application. Please document your circumstances in a letter and send it to the office.
@Michelle: 1) You could add that if you wish; you can send it via email. 2) Yes, we will read them both, and I suspect both will be very helpful.
@Chris: Don't worry about it; interview reports are not yet due. We will receive it in plenty of time.
@Fateh: I would contact interview at mit dot edu after January 4th.
@International13: If you can submit those marks, we would prefer it.
@Cam: Yes, you can (and should!) matriculate. Be sure to explain your circumstance in your application; we often are flexible with applicants from the Southern Hemisphere in this regard.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Matt '00 on January 1, 2009
Well thanks yet again.
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 1, 2009
Do you have any idea around what time we will be notified of our acceptance...or not acceptance? Feel free to take an educated guess.
Posted by: Michael Reddick on January 1, 2009
Generally on the third saturday of march
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 1, 2009
Thanks for answering patiently, Matt!
(But I think working in a blog is kinda fun, ha!)
1) I suppose that my exchange student year should be distingwished to "Mid-year", am I right?
2) Can I provide my High school in the U.S. with the form for THIS YEAR?
If not, I just have to send them a e-mail attaching with new form in two years, right?
I appreciate your effort
Posted by: Dennis Kao on January 1, 2009
My school uses the trimester system, so I already have my first trimester grades. I asked my counselor to send them for the mid-year school report, and I think she might've forgotten/I forgot to remind her to send it. If I send it late, even though I technically shouldn't have, is it still okay? Thanks.
Posted by: Gina on January 1, 2009
One last thing though - you said I should explain these circumstances on my application, but I already submitted it. Would it be necessary to send some other document explaining it? Thanks again.
Posted by: Cam on January 1, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 1, 2009
I uploaded my essay but when I print previewed it my apostrophes and quotation marks and italics were omitted.
And copying/pasting my essay makes the format all messed up.
What can I do?
Thanks in advance!
Distressingly yours,
=]
Posted by: =] on January 1, 2009
I'm an international applicant from Egypt. I was scheduled for the TOEFL iBT on the 20th of December. Unfortunately, due to a major internet problem in the Middle East, the test was cancelled, then postponed to the 21st of February. I'm doing the best to try to reschedule for January. What if this doesn't work out? Will my application be at disadvantage?
Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Hazem on January 1, 2009
Thanks
Posted by: Jared on January 1, 2009
Thanks a lot! You are really saving lives out here..
I need your help with just one more thing.
I have asked my Chemistry teacher for the Evaluation A, as he knew me extremely well.
However as I am more inclined towards Physics,should I fax another recommendation from my Physics teacher?
Posted by: Utkarsh on January 1, 2009
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Posted by: Natt on January 1, 2009
Any help or ideas are much appreciated.
Posted by: Bob on January 1, 2009
How is Matt able to match these comments to the applicants themselves? Just from our email addresses?
Posted by: Victor on January 1, 2009
I have two more question if you don't mind, Matt.
3) Do I have to mark my applying year on those documents(such as ACT grade and evaluations) so that MIT can hold for me?
4) What's the number if I want to fax those document to MIT?
Appreciate
Posted by: Dennis Kao on January 1, 2009
P.S. I entered a different e-mail if it was my e-mail causing the problem.
Posted by: Natt on January 1, 2009
I will possibly change at least one of my classes for my second semester, and I was wondering if changing a class/schedule will create any kind of problem since I don't know what classes I will be able to modify yet, which either way would differ from what I've already put in the Self-Reported Coursework. Will I need to inform the Institvte of any changes in my second semester schedule?
Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Oleg on January 1, 2009
Do I still need to submit these grades?"
Is it possible to fax them? Because my school re-starts only in January 5th and I still need to ask them for the official transcripts (I'm not even sure if they will provide them to me, I just hope so) and sending them would take at least 2 days - 32€ D: or 5 days.
Thank you.
PS: I already sent my High School transcript so if the 9th grade classifications are considered my GPA will change a bit.
Posted by: international13 on January 1, 2009
Before winter break, after much persuading/pleading/chocolate, I got my H. Precalc teacher to agree to let me taking AP Calc at the school 2nd semester. Do I need to let MIT know of the change in classes?
Also, do I still need to have the college send out a transcript if I've already transferred the grades onto my high school transcript?
thanks for your time & happy new year
Posted by: Kevin on January 1, 2009
Posted by: Anonymous on January 1, 2009
"There was an issue submitting your payment. Your application Part 1 has not been submitted. Click Return to Payment screen to re-enter your credit card information. If you continue to have problems, please contact the Admissions office to report the issue."
I have tried three different credit cards, and none of them seem to be working.
Posted by: Allen on January 1, 2009
Posted by: Matheus on January 1, 2009
Thanks
Posted by: Brent Engler on January 1, 2009
Question is, is there anyway to add info (coursework specifically) I left out or fix a typo I found afterward? I sent it in without reviewing because I thought it was better 2 B on time than not an all. I'm very annoyed with myself.
Posted by: D. Willis on January 2, 2009
i had been set on applying (i had my interview too). however, i realized when i was filling out the application that mit needs a science subject test. i had previously thought it meant either math OR science, so i had only took the math II (and two other non-math/sci ones).
now i'm stuck in a situation where i want to apply, but i don't think i can. am i right that mit needs both math and science subject tests? if so, would it be ok if i took a sci test the january test date?
thanks!
vivian
Posted by: Vivian on January 2, 2009
the thing is, i had already decided not to apply to mit because i couldn't get in touch with you guys last week to ask my questions. but when i saw that you extended the deadline, i got excited again. i was wondering are my 3 subject tests (math II, us history, and english) good enough for submission? i'm applying to your sloan undergraduate business program.
thanks again,
vivian
Posted by: Vivian on January 2, 2009
Currently I am on Christmas break and I am wondering if it will be alright to send in all the required teacher and guidance councilor material after I get back to school (About Jan 5-7). I have already sent in my application Part 1 and 2 and payed the fee. It would be hard to get in contact with my teachers until the 4th and then they need a couple of days to complete the material.
Oh, also, since the next ACT test is in early February will it be OK to take that instead of the January SAT reasoning?
I am getting a bit stressed out.
THANKS MATT!
Posted by: 0 on January 2, 2009
i have a question.
1. I graduated in Germany. Do I have to translate my transcript? On the page http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/international_applicants_helpful_tips/index.shtml it is written ''we assure you that we will understand your curriculum and your context''.
So its fine that I didn't translated it, right?
I hope you can help me.
Posted by: german on January 2, 2009
MIT does require a science subject test. About takinmg it in january. Since January is an acceptable month for testing, you should be just fine
@German
MIT requires you for an english translation of your transcrip along with the original one
However, i am not aware if they can make an exception or not.
@Both of the above
Well have patience and Mat has taken enough pains to get atleast one batch of answers in a day.
If u think that mine suits you-Thats great.
If not, Mat hopefully will have an offiial response out by the night
Take Care
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 2, 2009
In the above post
Read "Mat" as "Matt"
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 2, 2009
Does MIT allow submission of additional essays? I wrote a truly heartfelt essay for my common app and I haven't yet been able to replicate that level with any other topics. If I were to submit an additional essay, how would I go about doing so? Do I mail it in? Email it? Put it under the 'what else do you want us to know about you?' part?
Also for clarification on the 'what else do you want us to know about you?' part: is that like the additional info part of the common app? Can I attach an essay and add more info? What can it actually be used for?
Thanks in advance! :D
Posted by: Additional Essays on January 2, 2009
I am an international student applying MIT this fall, and will give SAT subject tests on January test date. While registering for sat, in the name section, I left my middle initial blank and entered my full middle name in the last name section. And so did not enter the last name. All other info is there like birth date and address etc. I am worried weather or not I MIT will recognize my scores. Also I will rush report my scores. Is that fine?
Thank you.
Posted by: Slim on January 2, 2009
don't behave as know it all!:/
you turn up on the last day on these blogs and start behaving as know it all!
Posted by: ? on January 2, 2009
MIT will recognise you. But you need to send an email to the admissions committee regarding this. The same happened to me. And they took about 2-3 weeks to merge the scores with my account.
So no need to worry.
And you need not rush the reports I think. January is acceptable date for taking the SAT. But do get a confirmation.
Posted by: Sharath Chandra on January 2, 2009
Thanks for helping me previously but I have another more urgent issue: I just tried submitting my Part 2 application when I got a page asking me if I'm sure I want to proceed with the submission. I once again rechecked my application and once sure that I was ready to proceed, I clicked on the proceed button.
Unfortunately in the following moment when the browser was loading and sending the application, my internet connection died! I live in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and internet connections here can be quite unreliable. After a few moments it came back but now when I get to the MIT Dashboard, Application Part 2 is not checked off - indicating that it still has not yet been submitted. When I click on it to try and resubmit Part 2 I get the following error message:
An application error occured at approximately Fri Jan 02 06:59:04 EST 2009 (com.bea.wlw.netui.pageflow.UnresolvableForwardException).
If corresponding with MIT about this problem, please include this message. Thank you.
I do not what's wrong but I think the loss of the internet connections had something to do with it. I hope you can get this sorted out soon so that I submit the application by the deadline date.
Thanks in advance and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jervis on January 2, 2009
Am sorry if i bought in some wrong aura but incase you havent noticed even i have been asking questions.
Its just that what some ask, i so happen to have some idea about it and I give it to them as temporary answer, until they get a response from matt.
You know, sometimes, it helps to releive people of some anxiety.
If the people here are as keen as me in geeting into MIT, then they would have welcomed any post.
But yes I would like to know where i looked like knowing it al because i declare it publicily i dont know all---No one does
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 2, 2009
Thanx....nd HAPPY NEW YEAR....!!
Posted by: SRV on January 2, 2009
I thnk i know ur problem.....actually nothing happend..its perfectly alright...you should recheck ur account after one day and i thnk your part 2 will be checked this time....good luck!
Posted by: SRV on January 2, 2009
I am Sharath Chandra, from Hyderabad, India.
I would like to interact with applicants from India and know more about their MIT app. exp.
My ID's are-
sharathchandra_92@yahoo.co.in
sharathchandra92@gmail.com
Posted by: Sharath Chandra on January 2, 2009
“There was an issue submitting your payment. Your application Part 1 has not been submitted. Click Return to Payment screen to re-enter your credit card information. If you continue to have problems, please contact the Admissions office to report the issue.”
Please help ASAP. Thank you.
Posted by: Allen on January 2, 2009
Really sorry to ask again but this is kind of important as no one answered my question (there were multiple Bobs asking questions) and the app is a day away...
"Hello. So I've been busy working over the break on my essays, and I was ready to turn my application in, but then I got to the transcript section of the online app and the whole page is blank! (Yes, i know, I should have checked it earlier, but I'm positive I filled it out about a month ago, I really don't know what happened if it just didn't save or whatever...) I don't know the specifics of some of my grades now, though my counselor did send a transcript directly to the admissions office.
Any help or ideas are much appreciated."
Posted by: Bob on January 2, 2009
I've just rescheduled for January 23rd. Everything's fine now. Thanks for this blog. It's really helpful
Posted by: Hazem on January 2, 2009
The problem just resolved itself apparently. I checked my mail and got an email from MIT confirming the receipt of the application. It also works fine on MyMit.
Thanks!
Posted by: Jervis on January 2, 2009
I have a small question that's been bothering me. If I had the interview or submitted my test scores to be sent to MIT before I paid for my application will they still be processed sooner or later?
Thanks for reading!
Posted by: Arantxa on January 2, 2009
That would make it much more difficult, because I would have to print everything (and I have no printer), fill in information by hand and then try to meet my teachers during the vacation, which would be extremely tough.
I hope there's an online way....
Posted by: Raly on January 2, 2009
I want to go out tonight with my friends and want to send it tomorrow but if I can't then I'll stay in.
Posted by: 0 on January 2, 2009
i was informed by my school of despatch of school reports by dhl. tracked the same through dhl tracking as received. my question is how will you identify that material as mine?
Posted by: ravikiran n chitta on January 2, 2009
I think the secondary school report and teacher evaluations must be mailed and not submitted electronically. What are the instructions on the forms? It should give specific directions on there and probably a mailing address too.
Posted by: anonymous on January 2, 2009
@Michael R: We plan to post our decisions in mid-March.
@Dennis K: If you are applying next year, we will want to see your final grades from your school this year in addition to your grades back in Taiwan. Your school this year does not need to fill out the Midyear Grade Report. We will want to see an official transcript from this year when you apply next year.
@Gina: If the transcript your counselor submitted includes your first trimester grades, we won't need a Midyear Grade Report.
@Cam: You can update us with an email to admissions at mit dot edu after January 4th.
@=]: Yes, we know that our application strips some formatting. We apologize, but everyone is on the same footing.
@Hazem: Glad to hear things worked out.
@Jared: That's fine. The Midyear Grade Report usually is sent in January or February; we do not expect it by January 1.
@Utkarsh: There's no need to add an additional recommendation; the letter from your chemistry teacher will be just fine and very helpful.
@Dennis K: When you have ACT or College Board report scores to us, we will hold them until you apply. For recommendations, please wait until at least this summer to have them submitted.
@Oleg: You need to report any changes in your schedule to the Admissions Office.
@international13: Yes, fax would be fine, though given the circumstances I think mailing them next week would be fine and might actually be better.
@Kevin: You need to report any changes in your schedule to the Admissions Office. And if you college grades are on your high school transcript, then we don't need the college transcript.
@Natt:
@Allen:
If you are having credit card problems, please email applicationpart1 at mit dot edu. If problems delay your application past January 3, we will extend the deadline for you due to the problems on our end.
@Matheus: Please contact interview at mit dot edu after January 4th.
@Brent: Your account is now unlocked.
@D.Willis: Yes; you can update us with an email to admissions at mit dot edu after January 4th.
@vivian: Yes, you should take a science subject test in January.
@Anonymous at 2:54am: Submit your pieces by January 3 and the school forms ASAP after that; we're more flexible with school/teacher forms than your forms. As for testing, January is the last date for tests to count (February will not count); we require either SAT Reasoning Test OR ACT Plus Writing (or TOEFL) AND 2 SAT Subject Tests.
@German: We would prefer it translated, but if you've already sent it, I'm sure we'll make out fine. And yes, we are familiar with the Abitur.
@Additional: Sure, putting it in the Question 14 would be appropriate, and probably is the best place for it. You can use Question 14 for whatever you see fit.
@Slim: Please do not rush report your scores. To ensure we can match your scores to your application, please send an email to admissions at mit dot edu after January 4th with details about the names you've used.
@Jervis: It appears that we have received your Part 2.
@Bob: Do your best and fill in what you can before the deadline.
@Arantxa: The order of operations does not matter; if you've done all of these things, we will process all of these things, regardless of the order.
@Raly: Sorry, there's no online way. However, you could send the downloadable PDFs to them via email; they could then print them out and mail them. Submit your pieces by January 3 and the school forms ASAP after that; we're more flexible with school/teacher forms than your forms.
@Anonymous at 7:30pm: You can submit the application on or before January 3.
@ravikiran: Assuming your forms have your name on it, we will have no problem identifying the material as yours.
I hope this is helpful!
Posted by: Matt '00 on January 2, 2009
Sorry, quick question part II: The transcript my counselor sent only has my grades until my junior year, so I have to send in the Midyear report. If I send it (my transcript with my first trimester grades) in a bit late is it still okay? I'm sorry I didn't remind my counselor sooner; I relied on reminding her the Friday before break but we had an unexpected surprise of a snow day.
Thanks again!
Posted by: Gina on January 2, 2009
If Matt doesn't mind that I try answering this, I think that you are fine. Just send in your midyear report as soon as you can. I'm a deferred applicant and my midyear grades aren't available until about mid-January, so mine has yet to be filled out. I'm sure there are many who are also waiting for the forms to be filled out at this point. Just try it get it in as soon as you can.
Posted by: Colton on January 2, 2009
Since the deadline for the application has been extended to Jan 3, does this means that the last moment to apply is 11:59 ON Jan 3, or is it, apply "by" Jan 3, meaning before 11:59 on Jan 2?
Also, has the deadline to submit fee waivers been extended likewise?
Thank you for your responses
Posted by: Ernie on January 3, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 3, 2009
Question! Is that okay that the teachers' evaluation be a little bit latter??? Just like the Mid-year report??
Thanks.
Posted by: Yi Ren on January 3, 2009
Posted by: Kimberly on January 3, 2009
Posted by: Jervis on January 3, 2009
What does "official transcript" mean? My counselor just send photocopies of official school reports. Will That do?
Posted by: optimist on January 3, 2009
Posted by: Colton on January 3, 2009
I sent in my additional essay, and a small question to the financial aid office, and received an automated reply saying that the offices are closed until Jan 4th and that they won't be receiving e-mail until then.
Does this mean that I will have to re-send both the essay and my financial aid question after Jan 4th, or that they'll just look at it after Jan 4th?
Thanks again for this great post!
-Michelle.
Posted by: Michelle from Israel on January 3, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 3, 2009
@Gina: Yes, that should be just fine.
@Ernie: You can submit any time on January 3.
@Yi Ren: You should submit your pieces by January 1 and the school forms ASAP after that; we're more flexible with school/teacher forms than your forms.
@optimist: Most schools offer an official transcript for external use. Unless for some reason your school does not offer official transcripts, we will require that and not a photocopy.
@Michelle: Yes, you will have to resend the emails.
@Anonymous at 11:10am: If you submit your application on January 3rd in the US, or where you are, you will be fine.
Happy deadline day!
Posted by: Matt '00 on January 3, 2009
Hi, i was going through the comman data set and i saw that, first generation is somewat considered.
What does MIT define first generation as?
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 3, 2009
Posted by: saruultugs_mongolia on January 3, 2009
I have a fee waiver, and was planning to send it today, but I feel uncomfortable waiving my application when a page in the application explicitly requires me to ascertain that my fee waiver request will be postmarked no later than Jan 1.
Should I try to just pay for the application?
Posted by: Ernie on January 3, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 3, 2009
I know it might be "a little bit" early, but I want to be more organized. Moreover, I only apply MIT as my goal college at foreign land. And it’s my first choice, too : ]
Oops, I talk too much again.
I have two quick question: (1) In evaluation forms, the column "High school now attending" I put high school I attend this year but not home school. Is it fine? (2)Do I have to sign my signature to voluntarily waive my right of access to review the recommendation in supplemental evaluations?
Thanks agian and again : ]
Posted by: Dennis Kao on January 3, 2009
I checked my application and I sent it, then I checked it again and found that I sent you the previous version of my essay (before some corrections) :/ What should I do? Are there any possibility to send you the right one? Stupid mistakes in not what I want to have in my app.
Posted by: Piotr on January 3, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 3, 2009
What is the deadline for the submission of the interview report?
Posted by: Minni on January 3, 2009
So my school isn’t very organized and my counselor inst really the best one ever. To me understanding my counselor and my humanities teachers haven’t yet sent my MIT forms ( evaluation B and school report) now my evaluation A (science teacher) was sent out.
I am sooooo worried that because of them MIT will not consider me or think bad of me right from the start. I submitted my application on the 31st of December so on my part everything is on time. Can you let me know if this happens in a lot of cases or am I the first one? Also will I be penalized? I have emailed them but no reply so on Monday when we start school again I will speak to my teacher and counselor
Posted by: Gerardo Enriquez '13 Hopefully on January 3, 2009
Piotr, you should be happy mate, it was a previous version, and not something utterly different.
So, any chances of unsubmitting part 2? Please!
Cheers!
Posted by: Aua on January 3, 2009
I have given all the application materials (except the mid-year grade report) to mail on December 22, but despite the two weeks, the online application tracking still displays that those forms are missing. Is there a way for me to check any possible problems (they might have been lost during international mailing etc.), and does it create any disadvantages in my application if they is indeed a problem?
Posted by: Ulascan Sarica on January 3, 2009
While reviewing my application, I noticed that I'm missing my Evaluation B. It was mailed about three and a half weeks ago. I have signed copies of the letter of recommendation, but no copies of the form. Should I fax in the letter of recommendation before midnight tonight and fax in a fresh copy of the form (first page) after school starts again on Monday, or should I hold off and fax everything in at once after Monday?
Posted by: Ethan on January 3, 2009
my teacher evals, and secondary school report were sent in around the 23rd Dec. how soon do i need to check to make sure that it was processed?
Posted by: kim on January 3, 2009
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Posted by: Jared on January 3, 2009
~Allen
Posted by: Allen on January 3, 2009
Well, I really do have a last minute problem. I was going to submit part 2 of the application by post and I gave it to my dad to post it on jan 2nd. Unfortunately, my grandmother passed away on the 2nd in the afternoon and this application deadline just slipped out of our minds.Now my dad is in a village where there is no proper postal service available and he just called saying that he didn't post the application. He will come back after 3 days so I thought I'll submit part 2 online. Well, since I just started, I don't think I can submit this on time ( in India, its already 8 in the morning of 4th).
Will my account automatically shut down or do something else to that effect in another 3 hrs?? Please help me out Matt!!
Posted by: vidyadhari on January 3, 2009
Thanks so much for the help and reassurance!
Posted by: Gina on January 3, 2009
I have a similar problem as Jarvis earlier. When I check my tracking, it shows that part 2 wasn't submitted with the error below:
An application error occured at approximately Sat Jan 03 22:20:20 EST 2009 (com.bea.wlw.netui.pageflow.UnresolvableForwardException).
Is that ok?
Posted by: Ben on January 3, 2009
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Posted by: Husain on January 4, 2009
No server errors, and a half-way decent essay (one of my best sadly).
Procrastination for the win/loss?
Posted by: Walter Schellenbier on January 4, 2009
I submitted my Part 2 at NY time 0000, the 4th! I was never satisfied with my essay, so I decided to hack it to the max... Last night I decided to get up early in the morning and do a final review and submit it! I hacked and hacked it till 0920 and called my mother, she told me that 900-1030 on Sundays was a real bad time for doing something good! Religious Indians believe that, there are 3 hrs in a day that are bad (It is called Rahu-Kal, I hate to say it). My mother wants me to follow all these things; she says It's good to do something absurd just because people have been doing it! and she can't give a rational reason for it! She suggested that I apply when there are 2 mins left. But I took it as something that makes me remember how I applied to MIT! The laptop was literally jumping around, I could hear my heart beats! I kept hitting F5 onhttp://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/ its a coincidence that when it is 1030 in New Delhi It will be midnight the 4th in New York, CAPTCHA's Question and the answer to it were dreadful. When the clock showed 0000 I did one refresh on the MyMIT Proceed button page and it was still the same (whoof!) I thanked everything for saving me, the involuntary doubleclick made me close my eyes, and my application was ""SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED"". I know that I was irrational and stupid, but I will remember this for years to come. I like tense situations, It makes me feel alive! I'll follow the Indian rule forever just for the heck of it!!
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Posted by: Kiriken on January 4, 2009
referring to the post by 'optimist',
in india, schools do not provide any xtra official transcripts.....so i have sent attested photo-copies of my original ones (attested by the pricipal of my high school)....will that do???? because i don't think sending the originals is a good option....
Posted by: SRV on January 4, 2009
Posted by: KMy on January 4, 2009
Even I did that! Submitted it right at the "Shubh-Labh" junction point-time: i.e. 21:21! I remember pressing the Submit button frantically as soon as the clock struck 21:21! And well it did get submitted before the minute ended..
@Matt
I think this is the longest ever I've had to scroll to comment on a blogpost! The browser took 122 secs to load this page! I'm no.411 perhaps.. Good going! Enjoy our apps!
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Thanks,
Posted by: KMy on January 4, 2009
Its way past the deadline but I just completed my part 2...should I submit it online or consider faxing??? Anything I can do at all??
Posted by: vidyadhari on January 4, 2009
Thanks for helping.
Posted by: Robin Lee on January 4, 2009
Any help, Matt, will be very appreciated.
Cheers mate!
Posted by: Aua on January 4, 2009
Thanks!!
Posted by: Utkarsh on January 4, 2009
I have encountered problem with my admissions process. The thing is, I had to transfer during the first few months of my twelfth grade. And my last school is in a different country than my present school. Now, for having my recommendations written I had to ask the teachers from my last school to write me my evals as they were the only ones who knew me well enough. Now, when they sent the evals through the post, we never got them. As it happens, my new councellor assumed I would be sending the evals myself and I thought he had received my evals from my teachers from the other school as I remembered him putting in some letters into the packedge he was sending to MIT before the month long winter break. Today when my school reopened I found about the glitch. It would take some time before we find the mail my teacher had sent me and I will be mailing them, of course, later than the deadline.
Also, somehow the tracking feature says that my eval has already reched you.
I know that this is totally our fault and you are justified in not accepting my application. But please could you accept my evals, allowing for some misconduct on my part? I would be obliged if you could do this for me. I won't hold it against you if you were to deny this as it was totally our fault.
My applicant name >>Jayendra Tripathi 25/10/1990<
Thank you for everything.
Yours truly,
jpvoid
(sorry for the long post but I was in a hurry and could not find your email address.)
Posted by: jpvoid on January 4, 2009
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Posted by: Sarah on January 4, 2009
Does MIT know when did I submit the application?I mean does MIT know that I submit it one minute past the deadline?
I am really sorry if my questions annoy you.
Posted by: mocha on January 4, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 4, 2009
when can i know for sure that mit received my evals and sec. school report?...it was sent via fedex and should have arrived on the 23rd Dec.
thankx!
Posted by: Kimberly on January 4, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 4, 2009
Ever considered that people might have some REAL problems? Some people do have problems like that.
Posted by: jpvoid on January 5, 2009
Did the FinAid part of your application appear on your MyMIT account?
Posted by: Sharath Chandra on January 5, 2009
What does "transcript" mean? I have sent photocopies of my official school report cards.Will that do?
Posted by: optimist on January 5, 2009
No. Just realised that. Is there supposed to be a checkbox for Financial Aid?
Posted by: Lim Khey Jenq on January 5, 2009
It's actually not funny, everyone who didn't meet the deadline probably had major issues and stress going on, and now after all that work their applications might not even be read. If you don't understand problems like that you probably shouldn't be posting in this Q&A section anyway, it's long enough and you aren't helping anybody.
Posted by: 0 on January 5, 2009
Not funny at all! These things do happen!
Posted by: 0 on January 5, 2009
Yeah that should do. It would have been even better if you got them attested from your school principal.
@Lim Khey Jenq
The MIT SFS site says so actually. by Jan 09 you must be able to track your finaid app.
Posted by: Sharath Chandra on January 5, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 5, 2009
We are sorry we are not like your wonderful overachieving and exceptionally intelligent daughter, who has such incredible foresight.
Might I seek an excuse for us? Your daughter applied EA, which means she only had one university to apply to and check the application 1000's of times. We, on the other hand, have to apply to many universities, and our time is divided on their applications and have to finish all of those applications by January 1st.
Again, we are deeply sorry! May God help us! How we ever survive being not Elizabeth/Mary/Jessica (or whatever is your daughter's name)??
Why don't I have a father like you? Oh God, WHY?!
Posted by: 0 on January 5, 2009
Let there be peace. This is not a turf for you to freak out. Calm down.
PEACE
Posted by: Sharath Chandra on January 5, 2009
I didn't mean to be rude, and I am sorry if it was too sarcastic. It's just that I am angered by your post which suggested we are less qualified than everyone else because we spent countless days going over our application. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that many of the current MIT students are last-minute submitters.
One more difference, by the way, which is that if your daughter had a question before submitting the application, she would have got an answer. If we ,late submitters, did that, we'll get an autoreply because of the holidays.
Posted by: 0 on January 5, 2009
Anonymouses can disagree outside this hread. We are waiting for Matt to answer our questions!
Cheers mate!
Posted by: Aua on January 5, 2009
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Posted by: Rose on January 5, 2009
Posted by: 0 on January 5, 2009
I submitted my app a week or so ago and just found out I've received a significant honor/award. Can I send something in as a supplement to add this to my application? If so, what's the best way to do this?
Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions. You are the best!
Posted by: Lisa on January 5, 2009
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Posted by: Javier on January 5, 2009
I already sent in my online application. I completed part 2 where I wrote about 5 extracurricular activities, but I didn't include my community service hours. Should I still send in my resume because in it I wrote about my community service? Or is it too late for that?
Posted by: Mary Anne on January 6, 2009
What should I do right now? Should I send the letter to MIT or fax it?
Posted by: Robin Lee on January 6, 2009
Posted by: saad(bahawlpur,pakistan) on January 6, 2009
Posted by: saad(bahawlpur,pakistan) on January 6, 2009
It may be a "sweet wait" for you, but life has just become tougher for us Indians. Our board exams are coming up, and after that we have to take many engineering entrance exams.
Posted by: optimist on January 6, 2009
And moreover we will get MIT results during our boards
Posted by: Ruhban Shah on January 6, 2009
I am an indian and my school provides me only one report card(signed by the principal,with the school emblem) for each year. I could not send the original ones 'cause I am applying to other places also.So i had to send the photocopies. But you said that the photocopies will not do. So should I get my photocopies attested by the principal(like SRV and Sharath Chandra) and fax them by the 15th?(My school won't open before the 13th).Willl my application still be considered?
Posted by: optimist on January 6, 2009
I hope you had a nice holiday.
I got a problem with my credit card payment.
I tried to submit the part one of my application on January 3rd but I kept getting this error message:
"There was an issue submitting your payment. Your application Part 1 has not been submitted. Click Return to Payment screen to re-enter your credit card information. If you continue to have problems, please contact the Admissions office to report the issue."
So I sent an email to admissions@mit.edu with the part one of my application.
However, I could not hear any response back from the admissions office. I'm afraid that I might not be apply. Can you please answer me back?
Thank you.
Posted by: Belinda Chung Baek on January 6, 2009
@Ruhban: We consider an applicant's complete context, including the family's educational background.
@Anonymous at 12:46pm: It's too late now for my help to be of value; I'm sure you made the right choices.
@Dennis K: 1) That's fine. 2) It's your choice.
@Piotr: You can send in an updated version via email or postal mail.
@Minni: Don't worry, the interviewers are aware of their deadline and we will receive the interview reports in plenty of time.
@Gerardo: No worries, we're more flexible with school/teacher forms than your forms. You will not be penalized.
@aua: You can send in an updated version via email or postal mail.
@Ulascan: Please be patient with the online tracking.
@Ethan: No need to fax at this time. You can be patient with the online tracking and if we don't have it by the end of January then faxing will be appropriate.
@kim: Check back in the end of January.
@vidyadhari: I hope you submitted your application anyway; we would accept it.
@Ben: If you don't think it properly submitted, please contact Admissions with your full details.
@Ernie: I would submit a copy via postal mail; fax is fine, too.
@Ramazan: Yes, we will consider it.
@SRV: If it is attested by the principal, that will do.
@KMy: Yes, we will still accept it. Best wishes.
@sib: Please email us with all of the details at interview at mit dot edu.
@Nancy: Yes, that's fine.
@LittleFlute: Please email interview at mit dot edu.
@Ramazan: Yes, it will be accepted.
@KMy: Yes, we will read your application.
@vidyadhari: If you have not yet done so, submit it and includes the details of your lateness.
@Robin: We require the transcript; we do not need the certificates.
@jpvoid: Have the school forms sent ASAP. We are more flexible with the school forms than with the student forms.
@Sarah: To ensure that you receive a financial aid package with your admission decision, the financial aid office needs time to process all of the forms. Admission remains completely need blind.
@mocha: Yes, we will consider your application.
@Kimberly: Check the application tracking at the end of January. Please be patient as we are receiving lots of mail.
@optimist: We would prefer an original official report card.
@Lisa: You can update your application via email or postal mail.
@Javier: Age is not an important factor.
@Mary Anne: It is not too late, but it is not something we require. Feel free to send it in if you wish.
@Robin: I hope you've already mailed it; if not, please mail it ASAP.
@optimist: Have them attested and mail them on the 15th. We will still consider your application.
@Belinda: If you have emailed admissions at mit dot edu within the last day, please be patient as they respond. If it was more than a day ago, please resend your email.
Best wishes!
Posted by: Matt '00 on January 6, 2009
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