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    How much it costs

    was $126,841, making MIT a good return on investment for most students ... [intro]We are committed to helping our students pay for their MIT ... .[/intro] The big picture The full price of an MIT education is $85,960 for the
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    MIT’s educational philosophy

    rigorous academics with a learning-by-doing approach.[/intro] Our guiding ... order to graduate.Β However, the MIT education has always been based on ... strong foundationΒ in core fields of human knowledge (implemented by the
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    Cross-registration

    to MIT for these terms. However, while on an approved domestic study ... [intro]In addition to the thousands of courses already offered by the Institute, you can cross-register for no additional cost at Harvard, Wellesley
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    The first year

    by choosing among a variety of ways to complete core subjects and prepare for further undergraduate study.[/intro] Academic exploration ... ) interests in order to develop their plans for further study. Before we get to
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    How to apply for aid

    Applications for financial aid are processed by our office of Student ... provided by the College Board that we use to determine if you qualify for a ... Services website for details on how to fill out the FAFSA. Parental tax
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    Athletics & recreation

    'Brien, and Barry fields, which offer acres of on-campus athletics fields for ... . About 25% of MIT students participate in varsity athletics, and on average ... organized by MIT community members compete annually at different
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    First-year learning communities

    Experimental Study Group (ESG) may be the perfect FLC for you! ESG focuses on ... to understand. This hands-on class approach allows for more back ... By Julia Davis August 25, 2018 Your first year at MIT can seem like
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    Estimate your cost

    circumstances are considered on a case-by-case basis once you apply for financial ... College Cost Estimator provides a quick estimate based on six questions. For ... Calculator is a tool designed by the College Board to help you assess what your

  • MIT visits you

    that you can learn more about MIT and see if it may be right for you ... ="https://apply.mitadmissions.org/portal/mitvisitsyou"]Register today![/button_link] Information sessions on the road Our info sessions are free and open to anyone who would like to attend. They typically
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    Books about MIT

    Dream: Reflections on the Black Experience at MIT, 1941–1999 by Professor ... , and impact on the world. Here are some of our favorites: A Widening Sphere: Evolving Cultures at MITΒ by Philip N. Alexander, which describes
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    For school counselors

    letters on behalf of your applicants. For our advice and tips on writing a ... always happy to have a professional conversation on the phone, especially ... hope to both learn from you what is happening on the ground in high
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    Admissions videos

    comforting character for those of us old enough to remember videotapes."]incredibly dated now,[/annotation] this video was, for its time, a major production. It cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and was produced entirely by a

  • Housing and residence life

    [intro]Housing is guaranteed on campus your entire undergraduate experience, and all first-year students live in one of our 10 on ... [annotation note='East Campus residence hall is closed for a two-year renovation
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    Our selection process

    application is complete, it will first be read by a senior admissions officer ... proper context. Strong applications will then be evaluated by additional admissions officers, who will summarize it for the Admissions Committee. These
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    For home educators

    . Successful homeschooled applicants We do not have separate requirements for ... . However, we do have some qualities we look for in for homeschooled students, based on successful applicants we have admitted in the past. Initiative

  • Clubs, activities, and athletics

    . Chances are, if you're into something, you can find someone else on campus ... might expect. But MIT students also run a Laboratory for Chocolate Science, organize large-scale hackathons, and host educational programs for local
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    Housing at MIT

    for fun. Based on these factors, you develop ranked preferences about ... fraternity residences, which are located on campus and operationally managed by ... own distinct culture and traditions. MIT housing is guaranteed for your
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    Eating at MIT

    right answer for you. Meal plans MIT's meal plans, which are managed by ... dining halls, or cook for yourself (and often, your friends) in a community ... , made or served, vegan or paleo, and so on. So, just like in our