FAQ / First-year application
How much is the application fee?
one in the Fee Waiver Request section of the application. MIT practices ... negative impact on your chances of admission.
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FAQ / Academics and research
What’s the Deshpande Center?
the marketplace. The center empowers some of MIT’s most talented ... technologies in the lab and bringing them to the marketplace in the form of -
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 / First-year application
When are decisions announced?
of decisions. Admissions decisions will be available exclusively ... the release of admissions decisions, however, you may receive a package -
FAQ / Life and culture
Is there really a swim test?
Yup, there's a swim test! There's an awesome variety of physical education courses for undergraduate students to complete the swim requirement ... during the academic year. If you take the right mix of classes, you can -
FAQ / First-year application
May high school juniors apply?
MIT doesn't have any age requirements or limits. Each year we receive a small number of applications from young students who have outgrown their high school curriculum and feel ready for college. We have a lot of -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is MITES Summer?
MITES Summer is a rigorous six-week residential academic enrichment program for rising high school seniors—many of whom come from underrepresented or underserved communities—who have a strong academic record and are -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is MITES Semester (formerly MOSTEC)?
MITES Semester (formerly known as MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community, MOSTEC) is a six-month hybrid learning STEM and college preparation experience, free of charge, for rising high school seniors. The -
FAQ / Life and culture
What is MIT’s mascot/school colors?
Our mascot is a beaver—nature's original engineer. Perfect, right? Tim the Beaver has been a member of the MIT community for 100 years. MIT's school colors are cardinal red and silver gray. -
FAQ / First-year application
Can I submit a maker portfolio?
The Maker Portfolio is an opportunity for students to showcase their projects that require creative insight, technical skill, and a hands-on approach to learning by doing. Members of the MIT Engineering Advisory Board -
FAQ / First-year application
How do I get on the mailing list?
We don't do a lot of mailing, but you can sign up for our awesome monthly email newsletter that shares what's happening on campus and—if you're applying—provides updates and tips. -
FAQ / Testing
Will MIT accept December testing for Regular Action?
You can report all tests taken through the end of December for Regular Action consideration. We will also accept English language proficiency test scores for RA applicants through the January test dates. To -
FAQ / First-year application
Where can I find admissions statistics?
If you're looking for admission statistics that's a good sign because we love stats too! You can learn the number of applicants, admitted students, and SAT/ACT score ranges for admitted students on the Admissions -
FAQ / International applicants
How do I complete the visa section on the application?
Only students who currently hold a visa complete this section of the application. The International Students Office assists all admitted students through the visa application process in May. -
FAQ / Afford
Does MIT have a Financial Aid Calculator?
financial aid and estimate your out-of-pocket expenses. -
FAQ / Afford
What is need-blind admissions?
MIT's need-blind admissions process ensures that you will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process because of your financial need. Our admissions process is need-blind for all students, foreign and domestic. -
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 -
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 -
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 / Academics and research
How does MIT help student entrepreneurs?
team mentoring approach with groups of three to four mentors sitting with