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• FAQ / First-year application

  What are the deadlines for first-year applicants?

  We have some important deadlines listed here, but please take a look at our more detailed Deadlines & Requirements page as well. The deadline for Early Action is November 1. We accept…
• FAQ / First-year application

  What is the mail address/fax number?

  Email: [email protected] Fax: 617.687.9184 Mailing address: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Office of Undergraduate Admissions 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room E38-200 Cambridge, MA 02139
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do I have to submit a February Updates & Notes Form (FUN)?

  The February Updates & Notes Form (FUN) is required for Early Action admitted and deferred applicants, Regular Action applicants, students who have graduated, and international applicants. The form will be available…
• FAQ / First-year application

  Can I include a portfolio with my application?

  Yes, you’re welcome to include a portfolio. Visual artists, makers, performing artists, and researchers may send portfolios for review by MIT staff or faculty through Slideroom. Detailed instructions for submitting portfolios is…
• FAQ / First-year application

  Can my school use Naviance?

  We prefer that students use our MIT application portal detailed in our Letters of recommendation page; however, we also accept electronic documents submitted through Naviance, SCOIR, or other methods. Regardless…
• FAQ / First-year application

  How does my school submit recommendation letters and transcripts?

  MIT requires letters of recommendation from two teachers. The most competitive applicants will provide one from a math/science teacher, and one from a humanities, social science, or language teacher. We also…
• FAQ / First-year application

  How do I request a fee waiver?

  We understand that paying college application fees presents a hardship for some families. Fee waivers are available for both domestic and international applicants, and you can request one in the…
• FAQ / First-year application

  Does MIT have required classes or language requirements?

  We’re often asked to recommend specific classes for high school students to increase their chances of admission. We don’t have any required classes but consider an ideal preparation to include calculus,…
• FAQ / First-year application

  Will you send me materials/prospectus/t-shirt/pennant?

  We appreciate your interest in MIT! We don’t send a lot of mail (and we don’t send any international mail), but you can sign up for our awesome monthly email newsletter that…