Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19

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• FAQ / COVID-19

  I am interested in applying to MIT in the future. What are MIT’s normal testing policies?

  Due to the pandemic, we have changed our standardized testing policies for the 2020–21 application cycle. However, we plan to revert back to our previous testing requirements in the future,…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  What if I have already taken the SAT or ACT? Will my scores still be considered if I want them to be?

  Students who have already taken the SAT/ACT are encouraged to report their scores with the understanding that they help us more accurately evaluate their preparedness for MIT. Remember that standardized…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  Will the changes made to MIT’s standardized test requirements due to COVID-19 be permanent?

  We expect this to be a one-year suspension of our usual requirements, but will continue to monitor the public health situation closely. For more information, read the recent blog post…
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  Will my application be disadvantaged if I do not submit SAT or ACT scores?

  Students who do not submit SAT/ACT scores in the 2020–21 cycle will not have any negative inferences be drawn from their absence. Instead, we will make the best, most informed…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  If I haven’t taken the SAT or ACT, should I register for a future test date?

  Students who have not already taken the SAT/ACT are discouraged from doing so if they cannot do so safely, and/or are under such strain that they cannot perform to a…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  How can I learn more about MIT while campus is closed due to COVID-19?

  While all K–12 programming, including prospective student visits and campus tours, has been suspended due to the pandemic, there are many other ways to discover MIT: Sign up for an online info…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  How will MIT’s standardized test requirements be affected by COVID-19?

  We will not require either the SAT or the ACT from first-year or transfer applicants applying in the 2021–22 cycle. For more information, read the recent blog post published by…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  What if my AP, IB, CAIE, or other advanced exams were cancelled or changed due to COVID-19?

  As of March, the College Board, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge Assessment International Education have modified or cancelled their respective final exams for spring 2020. Since then, many other advanced and/or national education programs have…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  What if my extracurricular activities were cancelled or changed due to COVID-19?

  Many organizations, institutions, and individuals have responded responsibly to the pandemic by changing or cancelling their activities in the public interest. Our longstanding general policy for disasters and disruptions has encouraged students…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  My school changed its grading system due to COVID-19. How will that affect my application?

  As always, students will not be penalized in the application process for disruptions outside  of their control. We will closely attend to your specific circumstances to make sure that we…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  What if my teachers can’t write letters of recommendation?

  We require letters of recommendation from a math/science teacher and from a humanities/social studies teacher. Additionally, a letter is often submitted by a counselor or school official alongside the required Secondary School…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  What if my application is disrupted by a major event beyond my control?

  If your ability to apply to MIT has been affected by disasters or other serious disruptions—severe weather, military conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, infrastructure failures, civil unrest, or other crises—please know that…
• FAQ / COVID-19

  How can I explain my special circumstances?

  We understand that everyone has a unique story and that we can’t possibly cover every “what if” in an FAQ section. The MIT application allows plenty of room for you…