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miT-REX Residence Exploration (REX) begins.
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FAQ / Life and culture
What career services are available?
students—current and alumni—as they explore and prepare for careers. Whether you are planning for a career, searching for an internship or job, or ... average starting salary for an MIT undergraduate—regardless of major—is $126 -
Blog / Admissions
Open Thread: Admitted Early
YOU GOT IN! It's time to Later today you'll get more information about next steps for admitted students via email and MyMIT. But for now, go celebrate! -
Blog / Admissions
Open Thread: Admitted Early
YOU GOT IN! Later today you'll get more information about next steps for admitted students via email and MyMIT. But for now, go celebrate! -
Blog / Academics & Research
Engineering Everything I ever wanted to know about making stuff.
Many thanks to the Global Grand Challeneges Summit staff for the photos, and to Ed McCann and Mark Murcko for some of the anecdotes and quotes of the scientists featured here. -
Blog / MIT History & Culture
Mattress Dominoes! One of many reasons why my summer is better than yours.
For those of you who don't remember or are new here (or don't care ... 'm spending the summer as an RTA for the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University, an intensive three-week academic program for gifted -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Not Admitted Open thread for denied students.
Admitting such a small percentage of the applicant pool means that we unfortunately have to turn away many, many incredible students. For those of you who fall into this category, this is an open forum for you to talk. -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Not Admitted A forum for students who were not admitted.
Admitting such a small percentage of the applicant pool means that we unfortunately have to turn away many, many incredible students. For those of you who fall into this category, this is an open forum for you to talk. -
Blog / Miscellaneous
Trans-Consciousness Messaging Protocol! Of course I can't resist. Who do you think I am?!
For those of you who haven't seen today's xkcd comic, I'm putting it here, because it seems all too fitting for the state of our comment pages. ...what, you don't think it applies? (I do have a huge post coming up. This -
Blog / Miscellaneous
Learn from my Mistake Aesop's Fables forgot one.
Rule #1: Write legibly. Background: I wrote on a pad of paper that I scheduled my GREs for October 27, or that's what I read. Turns out my 27 actually was a 21. That was my rockstar move for the day. See you Saturday! -
Blog / Miscellaneous
I Love Math Snakes on a plane!
Yes, I will be watching this at 10 pm Thursday night. This might be the end of Samuel Jackson's career, and I might as well be there for it. And stay tuned for an entry about my 21st birthday on Friday. -
Blog / MIT Life
nothing special
Everyone is up late this weekend studying for finals. I'm immersing ... are that you can move into your fall room assignment for the summer. At ... for the summer, there's also something called "early return," where you -
Blog / MIT Life
Fold, Throw, Recycle I used to get in trouble for doing things like this.
In kindergarten, I used to get in trouble for throwing paper airplanes in class, but apparently, that's not the case at MIT. I received this email just now in my inbox. I might try to revive my skills. For -
FAQ / Academics and research
Can I take a summer session?
During the regular Summer Session, MIT offers a limited selection of the subjects available in the academic year, as well as a few subjects designed for special interests and needs of MIT students. All classes are for -
FAQ / Life and culture
What do you mean by “MIT Speak”?
MIT uses numbers for everything. You could be in 10-250 taking 18.03, which is 5-0-7, for 6-2. At MIT, all of your friends would understand exactly what you're saying. (You have to enter "MIT Code" in the ask field -
FAQ / First-year application
Where can I find admissions statistics?
If you're looking for admission statistics that's a good sign because we love stats too! You can learn the number of applicants, admitted students, and SAT/ACT score ranges for admitted students on the Admissions -
FAQ / Afford
Does MIT have a Financial Aid Calculator?
We have two calculators. The MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator provides a quick estimate based on six questions. For a more in-depth review, the Net Price Calculator will help you learn your eligibility for -
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 -
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 / QuestBridge
Can a QB Finalist who ranked MIT but was not matched still apply for EA and/or RA?
withdraw your MIT application. MIT practices need-blind admissions for all