Frequently Asked Questions: Testing

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• 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

  What happens if I do not self-report an SAT or ACT score?

  If you have not already taken the SAT/ACT, and cannot find a forthcoming opportunity to do so safely, we will use other scores, grades, and additional information provided in the application. We encourage…
• FAQ / Testing

  What is the difference between being test-optional and suspending a testing requirement?

  We have described our policy as a “suspension” of our testing requirement, rather than a “test-optional” policy, because the latter term implies that we are indifferent as to whether a student who has…
• 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 / Testing

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

  We will require the SAT or the ACT from first year and transfer applicants applying in the 2022–23 cycle and beyond. Read more about how we came to this decision.
• FAQ / Testing

  Does MIT accept results from the old SAT?

  We will accept all test formats, including all test results from exams taken before the new SAT. While MIT does not require either the ACT writing section or SAT optional…
• FAQ / Testing

  What are the MIT test codes?

  MIT’s code for SAT is 3514 MIT’s code for ACT is 1858 MIT’s code for TOEFL is D021 (new code as of August 2021)
• FAQ / Testing

  Will MIT accept December testing for Regular Action?

  If you are still planning to self-report test results, you can report them on your application through the end of December for Regular Action consideration. We will also accept English…
• FAQ / Testing

  Will MIT accept November Tests for Early Action?

  If you are still planning to self-report test results, you can report all tests taken through November 30 for Early Action consideration. There will be an opportunity to update us…
• FAQ / Testing

  How does MIT consider test scores? Does MIT Superscore?

  We will require the SAT or the ACT from first year and transfer applicants applying in the 2022–23 cycle and beyond. Read more about how we came to this decision. Standardized…
• FAQ / Testing

  What tests do I have to take?

  If you are planning on applying to MIT and would like to see our testing requirements, please visit our Tests and scores page.