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  A brief history of MIT

  [intro]In 1865, the founding of MIT established a new kind of ... the public interest at the intersection of technology and humanity.[/intro] A private university in the public interest The story of MIT begins
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  Social media

  MIT Social Media Hub If you want a snapshot into what all of the different MIT communities/offices/labs/important people/etc are posting, the MIT Social Media Hub is your spot. The Hub shares everything MIT, from
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  Clubs & activities

  desires.[/intro] The recognized student groups at MIT include ethnic and ... , including: Laboratory for Chocolate Science, a club dedicated to the cultural appreciation and scientific investigation of chocolate, and the only
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  Books about MIT

  , and impact on the world. Here are some of our favorites: A Widening ... how MIT's first nine presidents helped transform the Institute from a ... the evolution of MIT as seen in a series of crucial decisions over the
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  For parents

  [intro]If you're like most parents, helping your child find the right ... the admissions process as a rite of passage—a challenging initiation that marks the transition out of childhood and into adult responsibility
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  Inventions & innovations

  [intro]For more than 150 years, the Institute has married teaching ... of world-changing advancements. These innovations translate the novel ... people in everyday life.[/intro] For MIT's 150th anniversary, the Boston
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  Transfer credit & advanced standing

  of how many classes you may have taken at the university level—even if ... the subjects they teach: the Department of Mathematics reviews all math courses, the Department of Chemistry reviews all chemistry courses, and so
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  The transfer application

  The following components should be submitted online: Transfer Application: The application for spring entry is due October 15, 2025. The ... should be uploaded within the MIT transfer application. Two letters of
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  Our mission

  's longstanding commitment to the public interest, a theory we put into practice with our admissions process and financial aid. The MIT Office of ... of some of the world’s most intelligent and creative individuals
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  Arts & music

  of contemporary art, is home to a state-of-the-art black box performing ... creativity, both in and out of classes. Some of the many ways you can explore the arts include the Open Documentary Lab, the Center for Art, Science
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  Independent Activities Period

  January during which faculty and students are freed from the rigors of ... note='With the unintentional benefit, according to then-President Howard Johnson, of saving fuel during the energy crisis.']Established in 1971
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  Visit our office

  , we are located at the MIT Welcome Center near the Kendall Square T station. You can learn more in the Visit MIT section of our site. If you ... academics, campus life, the application process, and financial aid. A student
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  How to write good letters of recommendation

  they are specific and storied. They should provide us with the information and impressions we cannot glean from the rest of the application. Try to give a complete sketch of the student and the context of their
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  The MIT community

  [intro]Ask anyone at MIT what their favorite thing is about the Institute and they'll probably say "the people." The quality of the MIT community is the single biggest reason why admitted students enroll, and why
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  Life after MIT

  after MIT, as shown by the ~146,000 MIT alumni living around the world. Here are some of the things they do next.[/intro] Careers Career advising at MIT is formally coordinated by the office of Career Advising &
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  February Updates & Notes Form

  . The February Updates & Notes Form will be available on your ... after completion of the fall semester (or after completion of the second ... -trimester grades. Students who have already graduated simply select the "I'm not
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  Basic facts

  relevance to the practical world and transforming society for the better. To that end, we seek the best possible community of scholars (and humans) who will contribute to MIT and the world.[/intro] These basic facts are