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• FAQ / Academics and research

  How does MIT help student entrepreneurs?

  The MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) supports innovation and entrepreneurial activity throughout the MIT community by matching both prospective ... team mentoring approach with groups of three to four mentors sitting with
• FAQ / First-year application

  How do I apply as a permanent resident?

  applications from students in the process of waiting for their green cards. If ... , you may notify MIT and send a copy of your green card via the ... All students must complete the MIT application with their current
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What kind of study abroad programs are available?

  Interested in studying abroad for an academic year in the U.K. or a semester in South Africa? Want to improve your foreign language skills by spending a summer in China or heading to Spain during the month of January
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I submit a creative/maker portfolio as a QuestBridge applicant?

  required. To learn more about the different kinds of portfolios you can ... QuestBridge applicants submit portfolios using the same system that ... . The deadline for QuestBridge applicants is November 1, and fee waivers
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  What is Weekend Immersion in Science & Engineering?

  . The program is completely free, including the cost of transportation to ... socioeconomic means, live in a rural area, or might be the first in their family to attend college. If you have any questions about the weekend, please
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do students apply to a specific major?

  apply to MIT for general admission and select a major at the end of the first year with the help of their first-year advisor. Our application asks students to list their "course of interest" only, and the choice
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  Will I receive AP/IB college credit?

  Standing Exam (ASE) to test out of it. It's essentially like sitting the ... is commonly available in high school. However, many of our students ... coursework through programs like the AP, IB, PSEO, EPGY, and many more alphabet
• FAQ / First-year application

  How does MIT consider extracurriculars?

  realize that students in the U.S. have a huge array of extracurriculars to ... other countries may not have access to such a diverse range of options ... see what you did with the options available to you no matter where you
• FAQ / Testing

  How does MIT consider test scores? Does MIT Superscore?

  (including future sittings) of the SAT, ACT, or English proficiency exams on ... We require the SAT or the ACT from first year and transfer applicants ... , they are not the only—or even the most important—factor when we review an
• FAQ / International applicants

  What is the Secondary School Report?

  you submit your high school transcript with three years of grades and the results of any external examinations, such as the International ... The Secondary School Report Form is designed for U.S. school systems
• FAQ / Life and culture

  How many students play sports at MIT?

  ! Students interested in playing varsity sports should contact the coach of ... With 33 varsity sports teams, MIT is the largest DIII athletics program in the nation. About one in four MIT students join a team during
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Is there a medical facility on campus?

  MIT has its own on-campus medical facilities providing a complete healthcare center serving the health and wellness needs of the entire MIT ... family members. MIT Health provides access to a broad range of clinical
• FAQ / Transfer

  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 applicant. You're not eligible to apply as a first
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do I have to submit a school profile?

  Your school counselor (or equivalent) should submit the Secondary School Report and transcript. Most counselors also attach a letter of ... one specifically for us. We request the profile only if one is available.
• FAQ / Academics and research

  Is there really a Game Lab?

  Can you believe we have a GAME LAB? The MIT Game Lab brings together ... is to explore, educate, and engage the public by creating ... -world challenges. Yes, you can make a career out of playing games.
• FAQ / International applicants

  What if my country has a different academic calendar?

  We're aware of the different academic calendar in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, and other countries in the southern hemisphere. Students from these countries may apply to MIT before completing
• 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 form
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What is Battlecode?

  The 6.9610 Battlecode programming competition is a unique challenge ... intelligence. Student teams aim to write the best player program for the ... maybe earn a share of a $15,000 prize pool.
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Did an MIT grad start Khan Academy?

  Salman Khan '96 (18 & 6 and Class President!) and MEng '98, started the online learning phenomenon in 1993 when he started tutoring his cousin, Nadia, in math over the internet. By the end of 2006, more
• FAQ / International applicants

  What if I’m waiting for my green card?

  resident status. If there's a change in citizenship status during the application process you may send a copy of your green card via the application ... All applicants are requested to fill out the application with their