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  • Policies

    excellence that placed them at the top of our applicant pool. But we strive for ... security policy statements. For information on security and safety on MIT ... original post), only use for noncommercial purposes (don’t sell it), and
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    Admissions statistics

    We love data at MIT. Reliable data, properly contextualized, can help ... most important thing to remember is that at MIT we admit people, not ... . Admissions statistics for the Class of 2029 General First-year applications
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Clubs & activities

    , or about 1 for every 10 undergraduates. If you don't find an existing ... desires.[/intro] The recognized student groups at MIT include ethnic and ... , including: Laboratory for Chocolate Science, a club dedicated to the
  • Discover / Learn more

    Books about MIT

    Sphere: Evolving Cultures at MIT by Philip N. Alexander, which describes ... that enact MIT's history, from a towering module for the first real ... chief campus planner Nightwork: A History of Hacks and Pranks at MIT
  • Help / Contact

    Via tesseract

    asked. "Like in math." Mrs. Whatsit looked over at Mrs. Who. "Take your ... quite a long walk for him if he had to walk straight across." Swiftly
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Biographical & personal information

    that you use one email for all activities related to your application—including communicating with us and registering for standardized tests—so the email you list ... . Responses will be used for reporting purposes and to help us provide relevant
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Letters of recommendation

    these letters at any point before submitting your application, but we ... ! (If you're a teacher looking for guides on how to write good letters of ... write letters on your behalf. We don’t hold this against you at all! We
  • Discover / About MIT

    Life after MIT

    advising at MIT is formally coordinated by the office of Career Advising & ... for students to interact with companies through career fairs, recruiting ... completed internships while at MIT. In 2024, 44% percent of undergraduates
  • Discover / The MIT education

    Majors & minors

    [intro]At MIT, majors are conventionally called courses, and they ... 're counted differently than at most other universities. The terminology can be ... learn through programs that are at the leading edge of their field
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Hacks, tomfoolery & pranks

    [intro]At MIT, "hacks" are performed by students who safely and ... experience the hack.[/intro] At MIT, hacking refers to more than breaking into ... clever and elegant pranks that exist at the intersection of creative
  • Afford / Cost & affordability

    Estimate your cost

    College Cost Estimator provides a quick estimate based on six questions. For ... eligibility for financial aid might be and estimate your out-of-pocket expenses ... . Things to note Both tools are designed for first-time, full-time students
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Extracurricular activities

    extracurricular or co-curricular activities.  On our application, we ask for up to ... .  Some students find room for many activities in high school; others prefer ... world—have different clubs, organizations, and physical spaces for

  • Request a group tour

    Thank you for your interest in a private group tour of MIT! Please ... Groups of 6–50 students are welcome to submit a request for a private group ... –5 business days for a response regarding the status of your request. Private
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Deadlines & requirements

    : SAT or ACT. We strongly recommend English proficiency exams for certain non ... : SAT or ACT. We strongly recommend English proficiency exams for certain ... English proficiency exams for Regular Action applicants through the January
  • Discover / About MIT

    Basic facts

    relevance to the practical world and transforming society for the better. To ... statistics and the first-year class profile; for statistics on financial aid ... year is the last year for which we have data. Source: MIT Institutional
  • Help / Contact

    Via mail

    -related documents to us for some reason—or if you would like to mail us something not ... have a reservation for an info session and/or student-led tour.
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Early vs Regular

    cycles for two reasons: 1) it helps us spread our work out over a longer ... applicants with more options so they can choose which works best for them. Rules and restrictions Early Action is an option for all applicants

  • Clubs, activities, and athletics

    might expect. But MIT students also run a Laboratory for Chocolate Science, organize large-scale hackathons, and host educational programs for local ... active than you think. Don't take our word for it—watch Kylie Y. ’19 and AJ
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    The transfer application

    Application: The application for spring entry is due October 15, 2025. The application for fall entry is due March 1, 2026. Only U.S. citizens and U ... presents a hardship for you and your family, you may request a fee waiver