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Apply / Parents and educators
How to write good letters of recommendation
Because of our highly competitive applicant pool, letters of recommendation hold substantial weight in our admissions decisions. A well-written letter for an outstanding applicant can show impressive characteristics beyond their… -
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For school counselors
Our admissions process is not regionalized, so there is no regionalized officer who exclusively presents to your school or area. All of our admissions officers read applications from around the country and… -
Apply / Parents and educators
For parents
If you’re like most parents, helping your child find the right college feels like one of your last great parental responsibilities. We see the admissions process as a rite of… -
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For home educators
MIT has a long history of admitting homeschooled students, and these students are successful and vibrant members of our community. Over the past decade, we have seen a surge in… -
Apply / Preparing for MIT
Summer programs
We often get asked if there are particular summer programs students should do to prepare for applying to MIT, and our answer is always to spend your summers in the… -
Apply / Preparing for MIT
Accessing advanced coursework
If your high school doesn’t offer courses that help you prepare for MIT, or if you want to pursue more advanced coursework that challenges you,01 To be clear, we do… -
Apply / Preparing for MIT
STEM programs
You might think math and science are serious fun, but you aren’t sure what activities are out there! There are many programs that can challenge your imagination and powers of… -
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Apply / Preparing for MIT
Academic foundations
This section will focus on academic preparation for first-year applicants—in other words, all domestic and international students who are finishing up high school. We have separate recommendations for transfer students,… -
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.… -
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… -
Apply / First-year applicants
Essays, activities & academics
Rather than asking you to write one long essay, the MIT application consists of several short response questions and essays designed to help us get to know you. Remember that… -
Apply / First-year applicants
QuestBridge
MIT is proud to be a QuestBridge partner About QuestBridge QuestBridge (QB) helps talented, low-income students prepare for the college application process and apply for four-year scholarships at top U.S.… -
Apply / First-year applicants
Getting started
Application deadlines Your application must be submitted by November 1 if you’re applying Early Action, or January 5 if you’re applying Regular Action. There is no strategic benefit to applying… -
Apply / Transfer applicants
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…