MIT's regular action deadline is January 1.
The Office of Admissions is currently closed for the holidays, and is not accepting emails or answering phone calls (and I am on vacation!). The office will reopen on Monday, January 4th.
However, with the RA deadline fast approaching, I'd like to use this entry to answer some of the common deadline-time questions. There are many answers already here on the site -- for example, about standardized test requirements or statistics. And below, I've provided answers to some additional FAQs:
- The deadline is January 1, meaning you can click "submit" on your application any time on January 1 or before. (I strongly discourage waiting until the last minute, though)
- It is perfectly fine if, through no fault of your own, your school forms (teacher recommendations, secondary school report, transcript) come in after the January 1 deadline. We are much more understanding of and flexible with late documents from schools than with late documents from the applicant.
- The MyMIT Tracking is up-to-date (while the Admissions Office is closed, the Records Office is working hard), but please recognize that processing can take 2 weeks. You do not need to worry at this time about documents that are not showing on MyMIT; we currently have a backlog of materials in our processing center, and expect to have that backlog into January. Do not send a second copy of any document at this time. Also, you do not need to call MIT Admissions at this time to check on any such documents (there is a time for this later). Do not worry about materials that have not yet shown up on MyMIT Tracking.
- Please note that you do not need to express mail or overnight any part of your application.
- The teacher evaluations, secondary school report and transcripts must be sent through the mail (though we can accept electronic documents through Naviance/eDocs for schools that use this system only). Make sure everything has your name and an identifying piece of information such as your date of birth.
- For teacher recommendations and secondary school reports, we prefer our form, but will accept your school's forms, the NACAC forms, or the Common App forms.
- Any application materials being mailed, including recommendation letters, should be sent to: MIT Office of Admissions; 77 Massachusetts Avenue; Room 3-108; Cambridge, MA 02139; USA. It need not have any special code on the envelope. All application materials, though, should have your full name and other identifying information, such as date of birth.
- If you are having credit card problems, please email applicationpart1 at mit dot edu. If problems delay your application past January 1, we will extend the deadline for you due to any problems on our end.
- We are happy to accept fee waivers for any student (foreign or domestic) who needs one. Using a fee waiver will not negatively impact your admission. You may use the SAT Fee Waiver, the NACAC Fee Waiver, or a letter from a school official detailing your situation. We will accept other fee waiver forms as well. Generally speaking, if you are in tough financial shape and make a good faith effort to inform us of your circumstances, we will waive your fee.
- Listing awards that you have received is sufficient. You do not need to mail us certificates. Do not lie or be deceitful, though.
- We are aware that our application strips some formatting. We apologize, but everyone is on the same footing.
- We believe the word limits as stated for the essay questions in the application should be sufficient to answer the questions. You may have noted, though, that the application will not automatically cut off your answer at the word limit. You may choose to send in the essay at a length that exceeds our stated limit; it is your choice. We do not auto-reject candidates because of word length, but we believe the word limit specified usually should be sufficient. If your essay is greater than the word limit, I would recommend considering cutting down your essay; it's your call whether to submit it as it currently is, though. If your answer is so long that the preview-function view of the answer shrinks the font, then I definitely recommend shortening your response.
- There are often many questions about the self-reported grades form. We ask that applicants in US school systems do their best to accurately and completely fill this out. Be sure to include your current year courses. Be sure that your self-reported grades match what is on your transcript. If you have taken college, online, or summer courses, you should include these classes and grades as well. If you do not attend an American-style school, you do not need to fill out the self-reported grades form.
- If you need to update your application after you submit it, the best -- and recommended -- mechanism is the Midyear Report, an online form which will be available in about a month. On this form, you will also provide updated/semester/midyear grades and any changes in your coursework. You will also be able to provide information about any new awards or anything else you want us to know about.
- January is the last testing date that can be seen by the Admissions Committee (February will not be seen). If you will be taking the January test, you obviously don't have the scores yet to write down in your application. This is okay. Just be sure that when you take the test, you designate MIT to receive the scores; other than this, you do not need to do anything special. Please do not rush report your scores. We require either SAT Reasoning Test OR ACT Plus Writing (or TOEFL) AND 2 SAT Subject Tests (one in math, one in science). At this time we are not considering the SAT (or ACT) Writing test. For the tests we do consider, we we only use the scores that make you look best, and we do abide by Score Choice.
- The deadline to request an interview was December 10th, and has now passed. While highly recommended, the interview is not a required part of the application. You are welcome to request an interview from your Educational Counselor (EC) after the deadline, but do not expect that your request will be granted. If you have already interviewed with your EC, or have scheduled your interview for the near future, you are all set. Do not worry if your interview report has not yet appeared on your MyMIT Tracking; the deadline for ECs to submit their reports has not yet arrived. If you wish, you may now fill out the conducted interview form and we will be sure to get the interview report.
- Regular action results will be released in mid-March.
I hope this is helpful. Best wishes as you finish and submit the application!
Comments (Closed after 30 days to reduce spam)
Can you give some info about transfer as well. Deadline is March 15 - does it have same deadline for SAT scores? And how can I track my application parts?
Posted by: Armin on December 29, 2009
P/S: SECOND!
Posted by: Caio '14? on December 29, 2009
Posted by: Donald on December 29, 2009
You can use this link for information about the transfer admission:
http://web.mit.edu/admissions/transfer/
you can also use MyMIT tracking system for your materials.
[please see correction below -- Matt '00]
Posted by: Alireza on December 29, 2009
Posted by: Lola (14?) on December 29, 2009
you can NOT use MyMIT tracking system for your materials. Transfers are not allowed to create MyMIT account.
@Aemin And how can I track my application parts?
I would ask the same question?
Posted by: MJ on December 29, 2009
Posted by: Lindsay '14 on December 29, 2009
COMMENT:
AUTHOR: anon
EMAIL:
IP: 75.28.62.173
URL:
DATE: 12/29/2009 05:38:48 PM
COMMENT_BODY:
Should be released at 1:59am and not 1:59pm like last year :-----
COMMENT:
AUTHOR: Tom
EMAIL: wtbneyc@hotmail.com
IP: 70.24.96.26
URL:
DATE: 12/29/2009 06:17:48 PM
COMMENT_BODY:
@anon 1:59:27am
Posted by: Donald on December 29, 2009
Posted by: Ranadeep '16? on December 29, 2009
Yes, early admits need to submit a mid-year report. MIT wants to make sure you are still doing well in your classes.
[please see correction below -- Matt '00]
Posted by: anonymous on December 29, 2009
@Armin: I am not sure if the March SAT date works. To answer this question, and to find out if we have your materials, you can check with Emily in MIT Transfer Admissions at mittransfer@mit.edu or 617-253-4770. (n.b. Transfer applicants should not use MyMIT)
@Donald: It would probably be best to report these changes in the Midyear Report.
@Lindsay: The Midyear Report is only for students being considered during Regular Action. EA admits (as well as RA admits) will need to complete the Final Grade Report.
Posted by: Matt '00 on December 29, 2009
Thanks.
Posted by: Andres on December 29, 2009
I think there is nothing you can do. I've faced the same situation, and the solution was registering for the January SAT Reasoning. If you already took the SAT Reasoning, there's nothing to worry about. The TOEFL scores aren't required.
See if you can take the January SAT as a Standby tester. I think that may be an alternative.
Posted by: Caio on December 29, 2009
It would be of great help if you could reply as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Kanwal Hooda.
Posted by: Kanwal on December 29, 2009
However, I am not on my school's varsity swim team, and do not know my times for any events, such as the 200 m breaststroke. I am only a recreational swimmer who wants to try out for the varsity swim team at college.
My question is on the application form, do I still indicate that I would like to participate in varsity swimming (part 2 section 8) in the selection box, but refrain from completing the varsity athletics form? Or should I indicate that I would like to participate in varsity swimming and fill out the varsity athletics form but leave the athletic portion blank?
Thanks!
Posted by: Toby on December 29, 2009
Just indicate that you want to participate in varsity swimming. Since you have no official records, you should write about your swimming experiences in the activities portion of your application
Posted by: Caio '14? on December 29, 2009
Posted by: Nick on December 30, 2009
Actually Ive faced the same situation too.Still you can take the TOEFL if really want to.
Posted by: Aldi on December 30, 2009
Posted by: Aldi on December 30, 2009
Posted by: franky on December 30, 2009
About the midyear report, I have no idea :
Posted by: Caio '14? on December 30, 2009
Thanks Matt, see you in fall.
I'm an international applicant from Kenya.
Posted by: Le-Yo on December 30, 2009
Posted by: franky on December 30, 2009
Deadline for RA is January 1, so does it mean that the application packet must reach MIT by Jan 1 or is it just a postmarked deadline? due to the distance between the US and my hometown, I'm afraid that my application packet cannot arrive at MIT by January 1
thank you.
Posted by: Lisa on December 30, 2009
thank you very much, Matt
Posted by: Lisa on December 30, 2009
I am an international student and I wish to participate in varsity tournaments in my freshman year. I know that i need to fill out a recruiting form but in the list of states (as in the Men's Basketball form) only US states are given. Hence, I'm unable to submit the form. It would be great if you could help me with this problem...
Posted by: Sagar Vijay on December 30, 2009
What I am worried about is my SAT scores. I took the tests on december 5 and got 720 in math 2 and 730 in physics. I could do much better but I had my second term exams the same month and I had to tackle both....Now are they enough or should I take the tests again? Please do reply, I know I can do better cuz major portion of the courses are finished!
Posted by: Protoform X on December 30, 2009
read this
http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/qanda/questions_and_answers/read_this_1.shtml
Or if you want an answer from Matt, here:
http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/standardized_test_requirements/whats_the_big_deal_about_402.shtml
have a nice picnic
@Matt
Thanks, have fun on your vacation and happy new year.
Posted by: Armin on December 30, 2009
@Matt,
I hope I will meet you, and all the mighty brains in September 2010!
Posted by: Protoform X on December 30, 2009
Posted by: Samir on December 30, 2009
Posted by: Faris on December 30, 2009
Posted by: 0 on December 30, 2009
Thank you all for posting Q&A you have all been very helpful especially Matt. I wish you all happy holidays! And goodluck to all applicants with your endeavours during the upcoming new year.
@Le-Yo
I am an applicant from your neighbouring country TZ! Heri ya mwaka mpya bro! And I wish you goodluck with apps!
Posted by: FuLanKe on December 30, 2009
Posted by: Nick on December 30, 2009
@Anonymous
Give the marks that you already have (from Oct) in your application. Matt said that they'll consider the scores that make you look best so it's not a big deal if you do better than in October because they only look at the official scores anyway. I'd think that the scores in the application are just for reference.
@Protoform X
If you look at the statistics for the middle 50% of admitted students this year, you'll see that you're in that range with your physics and just below it with your math. This represents the interquartile range though so that means that 25% of people scored below 740 in math (the lower quartile). My advice is, don't stress yourself out about SAT grades too much because there's more to an application than test scores. If you are satisfied with your scores and think they're ok then don't re-do the exams. There's an additional information form in the Application part 2 that you can use to tell the admissions committee about your situation. I recommend that you use it.
@Lisa
The MIT Admissions board seems like really understanding people so I'm sure they won't throw a fit about your application being a few days late. Send it via FedEx if you can. They're super efficient. Also, about that award, if you applied online and haven't submitted your part 2 yet, then just fill it in there, if not, Matt said that you don't need to send in certification so just wait till the Mid-Year report is available and list it there.
@Matt
Typo!! You have two "we"s in your third to last point.
I have one question of my own, do certificates of distinction from the Trinity College of Music Grade exams count as "Non-scholastic distinctions" ? Please reply asap. symphonia4@hotmail.com
Good Luck everyone!!! Make sure that when you're clicking that submit button on MyMIT that you're really happy with your application and the information that you've put there. I hope to see a bunch of you next year as my new classmates.
Posted by: Brad on December 30, 2009
I'm also Turkish.İyi geceler Türkiye'den Can Azerbaycan'a!My friend also asked if school can use fax.Because his school wanted cost of posting from him.They answered;they must post it.If post doesn't work because of inadvertent happenings,it is last cure to use fax...
(Answer was like this not same...)
Posted by: Zeki('14?) on December 30, 2009
I am an international student and i have graduated from high school at july 2009. I have been enrolled in a university in my country. Can i apply as a freshman?
Thnx
Posted by: Arbana on December 30, 2009
Posted by: 0 on December 30, 2009
You can only apply as a freshman.
Posted by: Caio '14? on December 30, 2009
That was harder than the SATs, but also funnier.
Well, thank you for the post Matt, and happy new year.
Happy new year and good luck everyone, and I hope to see you next year as well Brad.
Posted by: André(14?) on December 30, 2009
Thanks
Philip
Posted by: Philip on December 31, 2009
Since you already enrolled in college, I guess you would have to apply as a transfer student.
Posted by: Julio ('14?) on December 31, 2009
Posted by: naim('14) on December 31, 2009
Thanks.
Posted by: Saif on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Arbana on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Aldi on December 31, 2009
No, there is no problem. You are only considered a transfer student if you have enrolled for over one year.
In your case, you can only apply as a freshman.
Posted by: Caio '14? on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Arbana on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Tom on December 31, 2009
I dont think so. It can be only one for you are required to tell about a time when you used creativity. Leading a project and writing comics both can't be done at the same time! (Heisenberg's uncertainty principle!). Hope it helps
Posted by: Protoform X on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Silvana on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Saif on December 31, 2009
"Since postal mail is expensive and sometimes unreliable, you may wish to have your Teacher Evaluation Forms, Secondary School Report Form, and anything else that needs to be sent to us in hardcopy mailed in the same package."
Helpful tips for International Applicants
Posted by: Armin on December 31, 2009
I'm submitting before noon!
Posted by: Matto '14 on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Veerjot on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Veerjot on December 31, 2009
Is it possible to e-mail a scanned copy of my green card? If yes, to whom should I send it?
E-mailing the card would be much faster than sending it via regular mail and I would have no more application worries!
Thanks!
Fabian
Posted by: Fabian on December 31, 2009
Thanks for the link!! It was of much help!!
@ Matto '14
I know exactly how you feel!! =]
Posted by: Silvana on December 31, 2009
@philip
sure you can. the deadline for interview reports to be filed is around 6th Jan. So if your EC is okay with it, ur right on track
See ya all in sep! hopefully..
Posted by: Ayush'14 on December 31, 2009
hey there pal! im indian too, exactly the same situation! well ul have to apply as an intl applicant...they've provided all you need to know about it in the Useful info for intl Applicant section...check it out..!
Posted by: Ayush'14 on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Darx on December 31, 2009
No it does not mean that at all. Focus on the application!
Posted by: Protoform X on December 31, 2009
Posted by: anonymous on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Darx on December 31, 2009
What I anticipate is that you are asking about the application's submission deadline. If it is so, keep in mind the deadline is January 1, 2010!
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2009
I'm an intl applicant too. I called them and asked the same question. They said that we can send both the scores and they'll choose the one that makes us look best. So don't worry and send all the scores for the tests that you've given.
@ anonymous(the one asking about the deadline)
The deadline for freshman regular application is 11.59 pm EST. That time converted to your local time could be different. You can check it out on this site:
http://www.thetimenow.com/index.cgi
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2009
Is the deadline until 1 january or until 11.59 pm EST, 1 January
Posted by: Arbana on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Arbana on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Grace on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Aldi on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Brian on December 31, 2009
On another note, I was wondering if was it was possible for the technical support team to center the webpage. I am currently using a 1440 x 900 screen resolution and the webpage is slammed up against the left side of my monitor. I'm sorry but this is giving me a major headache.
To center the webpage simply add this property to the first table tag's properties.
style="margin: 0 auto;"
Thanks.
Posted by: Grzegorz Solak on December 31, 2009
Personally I'm totally fine with the left centered style. My screen is at 1920x1200 btw.
Happy New year everyone, from Mauritius!
Posted by: manis404 on December 31, 2009
I am over with checking my application and essays again and again. Now I must enjoy myself and take a cup of tea for my mental productivity has decreased a lot now!
Posted by: Protoform X on December 31, 2009
I am over with checking my application and essays again and again. Now I must enjoy myself and take a cup of tea for my mental productivity has decreased a lot!
I know everyone of us desperately wants to be the part of MIT family. But I encourage that we all prepare ourselves for any forthcoming reality. Life will not end!
Happy new year to all of you
Posted by: Protoform X on December 31, 2009
I haven't sent in a copy of my green card yet. Will I be safe if I drop it off at the post office tomorrow?
Thanks!
Posted by: Fabian on December 31, 2009
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2009
Posted by: anonymous on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Ranadeep on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Nicholas on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Nicholas on December 31, 2009
I'm asking because last year the my.mit 'closed' like the 3rd or something. (I didn't apply that year btw)
Posted by: 0 on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Naim '14 on December 31, 2009
By the way, I am a U.S citizen, living in another country, but for some reason or another I do not have a SSN, and I need it for financial aid, I have already requested one, but it probably wont arrive any time soon. Can I still apply for financial aid? What alternatives do I have??
Thanks!
Posted by: Cro on December 31, 2009
Posted by: Nicholas on January 1, 2010
I don't know about my fee waiver, my guidance counselor said that he had sent the request along with my recommendation letters. Do I have to fill a specific form for it?
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 1, 2010
I'm an intl applicant too.
11.59 pm EST could be a different time in your country. Just check it out on the following site:
http://www.thetimenow.com/index.cgi
For e.g. 11.59 pm EST 1st Jan means around 9-10 am 2nd Jan in my country. So just check it out. If you still have any problems you could contact the admissions office by phone or email.
@ All
All the best.. Best of luck.. May God Bless Us All and Be With All Of Us Always..
Posted by: 0 on January 1, 2010
Posted by: Deniz on January 1, 2010
Merhaba Deniz.Ben de ptt den gönderdim.First it said "unsuccessful item delivery attempt".Later American post office tried again and it is written "succesfully delivered" and received by Joseph Fish.I checked this name.He is working in MIT and mails are his job.If you wish you can check with my code in ptt website to see what I'm trying to say.Code is;
Barkod No: RR088304565TR
Posted by: Zeki '14? on January 1, 2010
Posted by: Deniz on January 1, 2010
Location
Shipment on hold
17:37
Boston, MA - USA
Delivery attempted - consignee premises closed
11:45
Should i wait until 4 January ?
Posted by: Arbana on January 1, 2010
Happy to help you...If I really did.
Posted by: Zeki('14?) on January 1, 2010
"It is perfectly fine if, through no fault of your own, your school forms (teacher recommendations, secondary school report, transcript) come in after the January 1 deadline. We are much more understanding of and flexible with late documents from schools than with late documents from the applicant."
What else do you want? Be patient!
Thanks Matt!
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 1, 2010
Posted by: Brad on January 1, 2010
Thanks.... But what enclosing the secondary school report card. U might b aware that our board exams occur in March.. How can we attach a report card? Actually I wanted to apply in 2011 and I'm in 11th now..
Posted by: Veerjot on January 1, 2010
Sorry !! I forgot to mention that they ask for application bfore January 1 so how can I provide them with report card early..
Posted by: Veerjot on January 1, 2010
No, we are not lazy we are just like to check our work dozens of times for possible mistakes!
fixed world time
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=1&day=1&year=2010&hour=23&min=55&sec=0&p1=179
It shows the local equivalents of the 11:55 EST, the exact deadline, don't forget submit it at least 30min earlier just to be safe
Posted by: Baransel '14? on January 1, 2010
I have the same resolution as yours but I'm quite comfortable with it. you can however change CSS styles for an element on a page using the IE Developer Toolbar if you use IE8, just press F12 and the rest is self explanatory.
If you use Firefox there are several extensions and addons that could accomplish the same result, for example, There's Stylish which allows you to use your own stylesheet for a website.
@Cro
Count yourself lucky, mine had no idea either but decided he'll handle it and find information on the website, and the end wasn't great.
(December 28th)
Me: so I trust the papers have been sent ?
Counselor: When was the deadline again ?
Me: January 1st, you haven't sent them have you ?
Conselor: uh-oh .. Don't worry they'll be sent on time, I took care to read all instructions, it just slipped my mind.
Today
Me: Everything have been sent, right ?
Counselor: Of course !
Me: That's a relief. so Who did the translations ?
Counselor: your English teacher
Me: you attached the original, right ?
Counselor: Was that necessary ?
Posted by: Ammar '14 on January 1, 2010
know what, i gave my boards in 2009. i had actually missed the deadline to apply last year, which is why im applying this year..
they ask for the transcript of the latest marks..so i guess that'll be the preboards or semesters..
and btw im not really sure when you can send your board results, cos they come in may, and MIT asks for ur midyear report in Feb-March. So I'd advise you to contact the admissions office for this..
Posted by: Ayush'14 on January 1, 2010
Posted by: Liam on January 1, 2010
The Mid-Year Report offers you the chance to update MIT admissions on any new things that happened, projects done, creative things .. etc
But I don't know if (within the week) is possible.
Posted by: Ammar on January 1, 2010
I'm an international student, I submitted my application a few days ago, but I didn't include the names of the teachers who will do the evaluations because I had a hard time getting in contact with them. I'm currently not in my native country. I managed to get a letter of recommendation from my school director, which might get to MIT after January 1. Do you think that will make a difference? I will send the teacher evaluations in mid January.
Posted by: John on January 1, 2010
1.Are you graduating from secondary school early or without a diploma? (*)
2.Are you still attending school? (*)
Posted by: Arbana on January 1, 2010
Posted by: Malik on January 1, 2010
Posted by: Martin (hopefully '14) on January 1, 2010
MIT has such a great blogger community it's amazing.
Cheers to a Happy New Year.
Posted by: 0 on January 1, 2010
I think the answers would be
1) Yes if you graduated early or without a diploma.
No if you graduated like any normal student.
2) No. (The question refers to education till High school)
hope i helped. m an intl applicant.. wish everyone out there all the best.. best of luck.. May God Bless Us All And Be With Us All ALways..
Posted by: 0 on January 1, 2010
it's fine if the one you sent reaches after 1st jan as long as you sent all your materials before or on 1st jan.. about the rest you might want to talk to the admissions office bout that because the postmark dedline for all materials wa 1st jan.. i think they're flexible with teacher sending in forms though..
Posted by: 0 on January 1, 2010
it's fine if the one you sent reaches after 1st jan as long as you sent all your materials before or on 1st jan.. about the rest you might want to talk to the admissions office bout that because the postmark dedline for all materials was 1st jan.. i think they're flexible with teacher sending in forms though..
Posted by: 0 on January 1, 2010
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 2, 2010
it should be fine since it's till january.
@ no one in particular
Guess what? Guess what? Guess what?
I submitted my application to MIT!!!!!!!!!
n spotted few grammatical errors.. :(
but it's ok cause eveyone already said so before!
ironically my 1st CAPTCHA was 'at defected'
until i pressed some key on the keyboard that made me get a new CAPTCHA
Posted by: 0 on January 2, 2010
You have already submitted Part II of your application, and no more changes can be made.
Click here to go to application tracking.
so can anyone tell me what's the problem or does it remain unchecked for a few days?
Posted by: 0 on January 2, 2010
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Posted by: Joshua on January 2, 2010
Posted by: 0 on January 2, 2010
Posted by: 0 on January 2, 2010
Relax, man .. as long as you could click submit and the tracking page shows the application as Processed<i> you're fine.</i>
Posted by: Ammar on January 2, 2010
Posted by: Ira on January 2, 2010
It is on the MIT site that the Test which makes looks better on the app. of international applicants submitting both the SAT Reasoning and the TOEFL would be used. Please does anyone have an idea about the one they'd likely consider for me: A 1970 in SAT I; comprising 7 something(7**) in Writing and Math and a five something(5**) in reading, and a 105 in iBT- TOEFL?
Posted by: Nigeriandude on January 2, 2010
You are all right in TOEFL, I am not sure about SAT 1 though. But its stated that your high scores will be considered, (means your TOEFL scores) which in my opinion are perfectly fine.
Also pray for me friends, I have to take the TOEFL, but the problem is I can't devote myself fully to its preparation for there is so much on school. I hope I score good on TOEFL.
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 2, 2010
Say someone has a GPA on the lower side in the beginning of high school due to family issues, but manages to bring it up to (near perfect) for his/her junior year and the midyear report grades are straight As. I know that MIT will take that into consideration; but my question is are you (mr./ms admissions officer) going to consider the latter grades as an indication of his/her academic ability or the overall thing.. Also, I would like to add, that this applicant has very high scores on the SAT (in fact, I think he passes your 75%ile for reading and writing) so, if you could please :]
Posted by: Mohammad on January 2, 2010
Posted by: 0 on January 2, 2010
and @Silvana
By the way, when /do/ admissions decisions return to us?
Posted by: Matto on January 2, 2010
"Regular action results will be released in mid-March."
-facepalm-
Okay, thanks, bye :D
Posted by: Matto on January 2, 2010
you'll get a mail from MIT stating your application has been sumitted.. so as long as you get that you should be fine.. if not just contact the admissions office.. they should be able to help you out
@ everyone
God Bless Us All
Posted by: 0 on January 3, 2010
"The Office of Admissions is currently closed for the holidays. The office will reopen on Monday, January 4th."
I presume there is some relation between your problem and that statement. So you should probably wait for a few days.
Thanks Matt!
By the way I am in love with this post. I will remember it all my life.
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 3, 2010
Good luck All!
Posted by: Mehmet '14? on January 3, 2010
Thanks Buddy... And best of luck for ur application. So I wish we'll meet in MIT someday.
Posted by: Veerjot on January 3, 2010
Posted by: Veerjot on January 3, 2010
I have almost completed the admission process ! Hey, there should be a latest scientific research blog too, where we can ask questions and post our comments and ideas to interact with MIT researchers ! That would be the real MIT way !
Isn't it !!
Thanks !!
Posted by: Sambheet Krishna on January 3, 2010
It might be a bit late for Ayush to follow that advice as the Stanford deadline has passed too.
Stanford might be a high-ranking institute, but like Harvard, Yale, and many others, compared to MIT they are ordinary.
Vive la différence!
Posted by: Ammar '14? on January 3, 2010
Thanks!:) I think I will probably wait for a few more days then.
Posted by: Ira on January 3, 2010
I have applied to MIT for freshman admissions, and I have collected the required forms and documentation from the high school I am now attending besides my high school transcript. I am an international student, and I reside in VA.I tried to register for the TOEFL and the SAT Subject Test, I was succesful to get a seat available to take the January SAT Subject Test, but I was unable to register for the january TOEFL test. I do not know how that affects my application since I have only a few ways to prove my knowledge. As I told my EC interviewer, I am an autodidact, and I have been teaching myself physics and math for years. Hence, I do not have any document or trascript from any school before I arrived to the United States or previous the high school I am now attending. my EC interviewer recommended to summit some of my work related to some research I have done on my own. Now I am working on a theory of gravitation, which is based upon theoretical descritions on gravitation. I wonder if I have to turn in some of my work to MIT in order to fill my lack of academic records and/or tests.
Thanks
Posted by: Andres on January 3, 2010
I have a question concerning the school transcript. In my country, there is no one that can translate that document, and the ones available are few and their service is really expensive, I´d like to know what can I do?, I am from Perú. And I´d also like to know if I can fax the documents, since I lost the deadline I am afraid that if I mail them, they will not arrive on time.
Thanks.
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Posted by: Edgar on January 4, 2010
I am a student of Diploma in mechanical engg. I am studying at Government polytechnic pune (India). I want to take admission at MIT in the year 2010. But i realised that deadline of application is jan 1. But my exams were going on till 2 jan so I could not able to search the sites for admission process. I have completed the form now & want to submit it. So please tell me what to do to avoid rejection. I desperately want to take the admission. In my overall diploma curriculum I maintained 80% marks throughout all semesters. last semester exam is on may 2010. So I am willing to take admission on oct 2010. Please guide me.
Posted by: Deepak on January 4, 2010
Well I would like to have helped you but I don't know about it.
1. Have you talked to your EC?
2. Have you taken the required tests or will you take them in January?
I think you should call MIT Office of Admissions and tell them about it.
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 4, 2010
Greetings! I appreciate your efforts on self-learning and self-discovery. I really enjoy companion of this type of people.
By all means, good luck to you.
Posted by: Armin on January 4, 2010
I applied Early Action and was deferred, and was inquiring if i am still able to send any form of supplemental material now. I know that it is past the Regular Admission deadline, but would any other supplements be taken?
AKA additional letters of recommendation.
Thank you if anyone can help me out!
Posted by: Snad on January 4, 2010
I am applying as an international student, Can you help me, please?
Posted by: Richard on January 4, 2010
I am peruvian as well, but im applying as a U.S. student. If nothing works, go right in front of the U.S embassy located in Santiago de Surco, I am certain you will find plenty of translators who could offer a good prize for their service.
Posted by: Edgar on January 4, 2010
Thanks for your advice!, I´ll take it into consideration, and Good Luck! We can do it!
Posted by: Richard on January 4, 2010
Posted by: Richard on January 4, 2010
Thanks.. Yes, I did get an email telling me my application part 2 has been submitted. It is an automatic email, so till now maybe no MIT staff have seen that I missed the deadline so narrowly.
Would that be still be a problem you think or is it I am just worrying unnecessarily?
Good luck everyone
Posted by: 0 on January 5, 2010
To answer your question yourself, think about where you have posted! But I think they are very flexible and solicitous; so hopefully it will be fine with your application.
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 5, 2010
I am applying as an international freshman applicant. I have completed my application components but due to some reasons, i have not yet send part 2 and i will send it tomorrow. May it be a big problem??
Posted by: hakan atakisi on January 5, 2010
Well brother, the deadline was January 1, 2010, which has passed. But since it is a very crucial matter, I suggest you call MIT Office of Admissions because that is the place from where you can get the requisite info about your problem.
May God help you and us all.
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 5, 2010
Thanks for the info, I must commend you for the good job you've been doing in Matt's absence. Don't worry someday u'll say of MIT 'veni, vedi, vici'. Good luck on your TOEFL.
Posted by: Nigeriandude on January 5, 2010
i don't think it should be a problem.. but jus in case or if you feel too uncomfortable you an check with the admissions office.. sorry for the doubtful reply.. i just don't want to give anyone wrong advice.. by the way even i submitted around 12.00 so..............
Posted by: 0 on January 5, 2010
Thank you so much both for the commendation and encouragement.
@All of us
Lets hope for the worst but prepare for the worst! Keep focusing on school courses and activities too friends; they are equally important.
Posted by: Protoform X Y on January 5, 2010
Dunno about you, but personally, I'm hoping for the best .
A typo I assume ? ^_^
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