While we can’t recommend specific classes, you may want to compare the courses offered at your institution to MIT’s by referring to the MIT Bulletin (Course and Degree Catalog). You’ll find descriptions of MIT’s academic programs and General Institute Requirements (GIRs) here. If you know what you would like to major in, you may also want to take a look at the courses offered in each department. You may receive credit for subjects of study that are substantially equivalent to corresponding MIT subjects.
Are there other classes I should take beyond the recommended coursework?
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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. If you’ve completed two or more terms… -
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Are SATs waived if they’re not available in my country?
Unfortunately, we don’t waive testing requirements. Students from countries where the SAT is not offered (like Iran and parts of the People’s Republic of China) will be considered without a… -
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Can I apply for transfer admission if I haven’t completed all the recommended coursework?
Yes. However, at the very least, you should have one year of calculus (or higher level of math, whichever meets your ability level) and calculus-based physics. It’s rare that an… -
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Can I apply for transfer admission if I’m a first-year college student?
Yes, because you finished high school and will complete two terms of college by the time you enter MIT in the fall, you are eligible to apply as a transfer… -
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Can I apply if I already have a degree?
MIT doesn’t award second bachelor’s degrees, regardless of the course of study. We encourage you to apply to MIT as a graduate student.