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  Returning students

  Secondary school materials Some students apply to us after an extended break from conventional education, and we value the insights and experiences of students returning to higher education. At the…
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  Our mission

  Our work at MIT Admissions is both bound and inspired by MIT’s longstanding commitment to the public interest, a theory we put into practice with our admissions process and financial…
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  Transfer eligibility

  The transfer application is intended for students who have finished high school and will have completed at least one year of college before entering MIT. If you are still in…
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  First-year eligibility

  The first-year application is intended for students who have concluded⁠01 Note that we do not formally require you to have graduated or earned a GED, though you may well choose…
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  About MITAdmissions.org

  About MITAdmissions.org MITAdmissions.org is the official website of MIT’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. We are located on our own domain (i.e., not on mit.edu) for historical reasons: when we started…
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  Advising your students

  As parents, counselors, teachers, mentors, and allies, we know that you want what is best for your students. However, there are many ways to define the best, and we think…
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  International applicants

  MIT has a very long history of educating international students, and we continue to welcome them today. If you are an international student, you may not be familiar with the…
• Apply / Preparing for MIT

  Be yourself!

  If you’re thinking about applying to MIT, you’re probably curious, love to learn, and want to work on big problems to make the world a better place. It can be…
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• Apply / Understanding the process

  First-year class profile

  For the MIT Class of 2029 Some facts and figures about the 1,155 members⁠06 Class of 2029 data as of the enrolled student census conducted in October 2025. of the…
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  Admissions statistics

  We love data at MIT. Reliable data, properly contextualized, can help people understand complex systems and make informed decisions. So, a few years ago, we began publishing our own admissions…
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  What we look for

  The match between you and MIT Ask any admissions officer at MIT, and they will tell you that while grades and scores are important in understanding your academic preparedness for MIT,…
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  Our selection process

  How it works After you click the submit button, it’s easy to feel like your application has entered a black hole. So what really happens between when you apply and…
• Apply / Transfer applicants

  Transfer deadlines & requirements

  Deadlines For spring entry (February), we must receive your final application with all supporting documents by October 15, 2025. Only U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents may apply through spring…
• Apply / Transfer applicants

  The transfer application

  The following components should be submitted online: Transfer Application: The application for spring entry is due October 15, 2025. The application for fall entry is due March 1, 2026. Only U.S.…
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  Academic preparation

  Coursework and test requirements We recommend that prospective transfer students take a variety of mathematics and science courses before applying, taking full advantage of their institution’s offerings in these areas.…
• Apply / First-year applicants

  Creative portfolios

  Researchers, performing artists, visual artists, and makers may submit optional portfolios for review by MIT staff or faculty through SlideRoom.
 For more information on each type of portfolio, please review…
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  February Updates & Notes Form

  This online form is required for all applicants who were admitted or deferred in Early Action, and all students who applied for Regular Action. The February Updates & Notes Form…
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  Interview

  About the interview At MIT we don’t just want to see how you look on paper; we’re interested in the whole person. That’s why, whenever possible, we offer an interview…
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  Letters of recommendation

  We require letters of recommendation from two teachers. We recommend one evaluation from a math/science teacher, and one from a humanities, social science, or language teacher. We also require materials…