FAQ / Academics and research
Can first-year students conduct research?
the world.
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FAQ / Academics and research
Can anyone join the Experimental Study Group (ESG)?
Experimental Study Group (ESG) offers instruction in the core first-year subjects of biology, chemistry, math, and physics through small, discussion-based classes designed for students who are interested in taking an active role in -
FAQ / First-year application
Does MIT prefer public school or private school?
MIT receives diverse and interesting applications from students in every type of school: public, private, religious, charter, and home school. We understand that high schools have different offerings and families -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is Splash?
analysis, Splash offerings span a wide variety of areas. Want to take a class -
FAQ / Life and culture
What support is available for LBGTQ students?
MIT strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for LBGTQ students. MIT and its surrounding communities offer a broad array of services, activities, and resources for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender -
FAQ / First-year application
Does MIT have required classes or language requirements?
high schools. We offer helpful advice on academics and extracurricular -
FAQ / QuestBridge
What happens if I’m not selected as a Match?
choose to accept the offer, or not accept the offer and apply to other -
FAQ / Transfer
Can I apply for transfer admission if I haven’t completed all the recommended coursework?
course of study and institutional offerings. -
FAQ / Life and culture
What is Concourse?
Concourse is a unique community of first-year students committed to learning in a small interactive group environment with dedicated teachers. Concourse offers small classes in the math and science GIRs as well as small -
FAQ / Life and culture
Is campus safe?
offers shuttles day and late into the night around campus in Cambridge and -
FAQ / Academics and research
What kind of things can I do during IAP?
tours, recitals, and contests. Here are some offerings from over the years -
FAQ / Visit
How do I sign up for an info session and/or campus tour?
We look forward to showing you what makes MIT so special! We offer in-person info sessions and tours as well as online sessions. Head over to our Visit page to sign up! Reservations are required. Should you arrive -
FAQ / QuestBridge
Can a QB Finalist who ranked MIT but was not matched still apply for EA and/or RA?
offer made up of grants and scholarships that will meet 100% of your -
FAQ / QuestBridge
How do I apply to MIT through QuestBridge?
offer made up of grants and scholarships that will meet 100% of your -
FAQ / QuestBridge
Can a QB Finalist that didn’t rank MIT still apply for RA?
financial aid offer made up of grants and scholarships that will meet 100% of -
FAQ / QuestBridge
Can I apply as a QB Finalist even if I did not rank any colleges?
aid offer made up of grants and scholarships that will meet 100% of your