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• FAQ / International applicants

  Can you mail me materials internationally?

  Due to increasing mail costs and in an effort to be environmentally-conscious, we no longer mail materials internationally, and we do very limited mailing within the U.S. You may however,…
• FAQ / International applicants

  Do application materials have to be in English?

  All application materials must be in English. You may have a professional service or a teacher in your school complete the translation, but you can’t translate the material yourself. If…
• FAQ / International applicants

  What is the Secondary School Report?

  The Secondary School Report Form is designed for U.S. school systems but may be adapted for international school use. Many international schools do not calculate GPA, class rank, and other…
• FAQ / International applicants

  What if I’m waiting for my green card?

  All applicants are requested to fill out the application with their current citizen status. In our first-year admissions process, you’re considered an international applicant if you’re not a United States…
• FAQ / International applicants

  How do international students apply to MIT?

  We understand that it’s difficult for international students to apply to schools in the U.S., but almost one-quarter of MIT’s applications are from international students all over the globe and…
• FAQ / Transfer

  Does MIT offer transfer credit?

  If you’re admitted, you can expect to receive credit for subjects of study that are substantively equivalent to corresponding MIT subjects. If your academic record doesn’t appear to merit credit…
• FAQ / Transfer

  How much does the transfer application cost?

  The transfer application costs $75. Fee waivers are available for all applicants, domestic and international. You can request one in the Fee Waiver Request section of the application. MIT offers…
• FAQ / Transfer

  Can transfer applicants submit supplemental materials?

  There’s no expectation for you to submit additional documents beyond the required application. If there are other pieces of information that you feel would add important context to your application,…
• FAQ / Transfer

  What does MIT consider for transfer admission?

  There’s no formula for gaining transfer admission to MIT. There’s no minimum required GPA; however, competitive applicants typically have a 3.5 GPA or above, and mostly As in math and…
• FAQ / Transfer

  Does MIT require standardized tests for transfer applicants?

  We require the SAT or the ACT from first year and transfer applicants. Please visit our Tests & scores page for more complete details.
• FAQ / Transfer

  Am I eligible to apply for transfer admission?

  MIT admits a small number of interesting, talented transfer students every year. Unfortunately, we’re very limited to how many students we can accept. Students who will have completed at least…
• FAQ / Interview

  What if my interview is waived?

  Unfortunately, even with over 3,500 alumni volunteer Educational Counselors all over the world, we may not be able to arrange an interview for every applicant. If we are unable to…
• FAQ / Interview

  How am I assigned an interviewer?

  After submitting your application, you will be notified if there is an Educational Counselor (EC) available to conduct an interview. If an EC is available, they will reach out via…
• FAQ / Afford

  How do I contact Student Financial Services?

  Contact information for Student Financial Services (including phone, fax, email, and mail) can be found on the SFS contact page.
• FAQ / Afford

  Does MIT provide CSS Profile waivers?

  Some students of certain incomes are able to have the their CSS Profile fees waived by the College Board. MIT is not able to offer a fee waiver directly. If…
• FAQ / Afford

  Does MIT have a Financial Aid Calculator?

  We have two calculators. The MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator provides a quick estimate based on six questions. For a more in-depth review, the Net Price Calculator will help you learn…
• FAQ / Afford

  Does MIT provide any academic or athletic scholarships?

  MIT provides financial aid on the basis of financial need only. We don’t offer money based on any measure of merit—academic, athletic, artistic, or anything else. However, we refer to…
• FAQ / Afford

  How much does MIT cost?

  Detailed information about tuition and fees, housing and dining, and books and personal expenses are broken down in detail here. If you have a specific question or concern regarding financial…
• FAQ / Afford

  What is need-blind admissions?

  MIT’s need-blind admissions process ensures that you will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process because of your financial need. Our admissions process is need-blind for all students, foreign and domestic.
• FAQ / Transfer

  What are the deadlines for transfer admission?

  For spring entry (February), we must receive your final application with all supporting documents by October 15. Only U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents may apply through spring entry. For…