FAQ / First-year application
How does the MIT admissions process work?
the details can add a lot of stress to the waiting period, so we
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FAQ / International applicants
What if I’m waiting for my green card?
application process you may send a copy of your green card via the application -
FAQ / First-year application
How do I fill out the self-reported coursework?
Use your best judgment when completing the Self-Reported Coursework section. We're simply trying to get a clear picture of your academic preparation by subject area — you can't do anything wrong when completing the -
FAQ / QuestBridge
How do I submit a creative/maker portfolio as a QuestBridge applicant?
QuestBridge applicants submit portfolios using the same system that all other MIT applicants use. Portfolio submissions are not expected nor required. To learn more about the different kinds of portfolios you can -
FAQ / First-year application
How does MIT use my name and preferred name?
your legal name and the Office of the First Year may use your preferred -
FAQ / First-year application
How do I send in my transcript?
: If you send us a copy of your transcript while we are waiting for your -
FAQ / QuestBridge
What is the MIT QuestBridge Supplement?
of the MIT first-year application. QuestBridge Finalists that ranked -
FAQ / First-year application
What should I do if I’m deferred?
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FAQ / First-year application
How do I list standardized test results?
If you are planning on applying to MIT and would like to see our testing requirements, please visit our Tests and scores page. You are not required to send your official scores as part of your application -
FAQ / First-year application
Do I have to submit a school profile?
counselors may submit a school profile and a letter of recommendation alongside -
FAQ / Testing
How does MIT consider test scores? Does MIT Superscore?
(including future sittings) of the SAT, ACT, and English proficiency exams on