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Blog / Admissions
First read
Welcome those of you who have just joined us! I encourage you to read ... gather for our meeting to get us prepared to read your thousands of ... I must say I'm very excited to be starting the application reading -
Blog / MISTI
Vive la France!
I'm about to head off for a two week in vacation in Paris, Rennes, and Bordeaux. In the meantime, you can check out the MIT France Program, one of MIT's awesome international programs. Current music: A.R. Rahman -
FAQ / Life and culture
What are the residence halls/housing like?
More than 70% of our undergrads live on campus, including all first-year students. Housing differs across campus and we want each student to live where they feel best. Detailed descriptions of the undergraduate residence -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
Can you recommend some academic competitions?
It's great that you're searching for programs to challenge yourself academically. We have info on science olympiads, science fairs, robotics competitions, and maker opportunities on our STEM programs page. -
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the Singapore-MIT Alliance?
SMART is MIT's first, and to-date only, research center outside the United States. MIT faculty members have laboratories at SMART, mentor postdoctoral associates and graduate students, and collaborate with researchers -
FAQ / Academics and research
Where can I find info on Aero/Astro?
AeroAstro the oldest and most respected university aerospace program in the United States, and it's easy to see why. They have an Interactive Robotics lab, a Human Systems lab, a Space Propulsion lab—and the -
FAQ / Academics and research
What schools can I cross-register with?
If you find something that you're interested in studying that isn't available at MIT, you have the option to cross-register at Harvard, Wellesley College, and MassArt. -
FAQ / Life and culture
What other student activities can I do?
You can do anything we already offer on campus, or you can start your own "thing" at MIT! Check out Campus & Student Activities to see what's going on around campus, or check out a list of active groups from -
FAQ / First-year application
Where can my school counselor find helpful information?
Thank you for all of the good work you do for our awesome applicants! We understand what a daunting task it is for school counselors to meet all of the different requirements for so many students and schools. We -
FAQ / Interview
Do alumni conduct interviews?
MIT's Alumni Association is involved with everything MIT—from providing admission interviews all over the world, to sharing in commencement exercises 50 years after their own graduation! They're members of one of the -
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the Media Lab?
The MIT Media Lab is known for its bold innovations that help invent the future, and fosters an “antidisciplinary research community” that mixes and matches seemingly disparate research disciplines to pioneer -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
Where can I find parent info?
We understand that helping your child find the right college is a daunting task and that many things have to be considered. We have information and advice that we hope you find helpful on our For parents page. -
FAQ / Academics and research
What does the D-Lab do?
D-Lab is building a global network of innovators to design and disseminate technologies that meaningfully improve the lives of people living in poverty. The program’s mission is pursued through interdisciplinary courses -
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 / Transfer
Can transfer applicants submit supplemental materials?
There is no expectation for you to submit additional documents beyond the required application. For transfer applicants, we accept a maximum of two additional supplemental letters of recommendation from teachers -
FAQ / First-year application
Can I include a portfolio with my application?
Yes, you're welcome to include a portfolio. Visual artists, makers, performing artists, and researchers may send portfolios for review by MIT staff or faculty through Slideroom. Detailed instructions for submitting -
Blog / Classes
Little Pieces of Living january & february & march & now, april
In January, I came back to campus for IAP and got to do a healthcare ... . I was lucky to be surrounded by kind and passionate people who encouraged me to work on projects that interested me, even if they were -
Blog / MIT Life
“we have the winter olympics at home” the winter olympics at home:
choice of MIT, I mean it. I'm on a mission to spread the New England winter propaganda, and that means more snow shenanigans! This time brought to you by ... summons me at 10:00 pm to accompany her on the most random and hilarious -
Blog / Miscellaneous
ST PATRICKS DAY RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
HOZIER, KING OF IRELAND, IS HERE TO SPEAK: It can't be said I'm an early ... sleep so well? You keep telling me to live rightTo go to bed before the ... gets done, but you worry some, I know But who wants to live forever, babe