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• FAQ / First-year application

  What if I’m having a hard time completing the recommendation requirement?

  We require letters of recommendation for our application. We strongly recommend having one letter from a math/science teacher, and one from a humanities, social science, or language teacher. Additionally, a…
• FAQ / First-year application

  Can a family member contact MIT Admissions on my behalf, or ask questions about the content or status of my application?

  No, it is MIT policy to communicate directly with applicants about their applications, rather than with their family members. If you have a question, please email us from the email…
• FAQ / First-year application

  What if I don’t have letter grades for some of my coursework or have chosen to take a class pass/fail?

  At MIT Admissions, we understand that there have been many disruptions over the past few years. Some of these may have impacted your grading systems. We want you to know…
• FAQ / First-year application

  How does MIT use my name and preferred name?

  You should use your current, legal first and last name when filling out those fields on the application. This is important so that your application matches your financial aid records.…
• FAQ / First-year application

  Who will have access to my application information?

  At MIT, we hope to get to know you better through the application process and want you to be able to express yourself authentically. We understand that some information you…
• FAQ / First-year application

  How can I explain the context of my grades/scores, and/or provide additional information?

  On the application, there are designated spaces to provide additional context on how the pandemic or other circumstances may have disrupted your coursework, access to testing, and extracurricular activities. If you feel it…
• FAQ / First-year application

  Can I request that my scores not be considered after submitting my application?

  Scores cannot be redacted from applications after they have been submitted. We encourage you to look at this blog post to better understand the rationale and details of our testing requirement.
• FAQ / First-year application

  How does MIT use my test scores?

  MIT uses a holistic admissions process, so test scores are just one factor among many for evaluating your preparedness for MIT. Test scores are evaluated alongside other components of the…
• FAQ / First-year application

  Does my transcript count as official?

  Transcripts must be sent in by your school counselor or another school representative to fulfill our requirements for an official transcript. This applies for high school and college transcripts. If…
• FAQ / First-year application

  How do I send in my transcript?

  All transcripts must be submitted by a school counselor or another school representative to be considered official. This applies for high school and college transcripts. If your school does not…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I apply to MIT through QuestBridge?

  If you’re applying to MIT through QuestBridge College Match, simply complete and submit the QuestBridge Match application. If you’re named a QuestBridge Finalist and ranked MIT, your QuestBridge application will…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  What is the MIT QuestBridge Supplement?

  Our MIT QuestBridge Supplement is a way for us to gather some additional information on our QuestBridge applicants. For QuestBridge Finalists, our supplement, along with their QuestBridge application, acts in…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I access the MIT QuestBridge Supplement?

  QuestBridge Finalists that ranked MIT will be contacted directly about how to access our MIT QuestBridge Supplement. If you are a QuestBridge Finalist that did not rank MIT, you can…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Do I have to submit a math/science recommendation with my QB application?

  MIT strongly recommends a letter of recommendation from both a math/science teacher and a humanities/social science/language teacher. We accept QuestBridge applications without a humanities/social sciences/language teacher letter of recommendation, but…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I submit my official transcript to MIT as a QuestBridge applicant?

  If the transcript on your QuestBridge application was sent by your counselor/school official, it fulfills our requirements for an official transcript and no further action is needed on your part.…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Does the transcript submitted on my QuestBridge application count as official?

  If the transcript on your QuestBridge application was sent by your counselor/school official, it fulfills our requirements for an official transcript and no further action is needed on your part.
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I submit a creative/maker portfolio as a QuestBridge applicant?

  QuestBridge applicants submit portfolios using the same system that all other MIT applicants use. Portfolio submissions are not expected nor required. To learn more about the different kinds of portfolios…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  What happens if I’m not selected as a Match?

  All QuestBridge College Match results are announced in early December. At that time, there are three things that could happen: You could be matched with a binding school and must…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Can a QB Finalist who ranked MIT but was not matched still apply for EA and/or RA?

  If you’re a Finalist who ranked MIT but weren’t matched, you’re welcome to enter our Early Action or Regular Action cycle. We’ll send an email in early December outlining the…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Can a QB Finalist that didn’t rank MIT still apply for RA?

  If you’re a QuestBridge Finalist that didn’t rank MIT, you are welcome to apply. Please email us at [email protected] stating that you are a QuestBridge Finalist who wishes to apply…