FAQ / First-year application
Do letters of recommendation have to be submitted in the MIT application portal?
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FAQ / Life and culture
What programs does Office of Minority Education offer?
The MIT Office of Minority Education (OME) provides a home base for many of MIT's underrepresented minority students. OME's mission is to promote academic excellence, build strong communities, and develop -
FAQ / Academics and research
What’s the School of Science like?
% of the content of our universe? How does our brain—a complex system of -
FAQ / Academics and research
What programs fall under the School of Architecture & Planning?
Architecture was one of the four original departments at MIT, and it was the first signal that MIT would not be narrowly defined in science and technology. Through recognition of architecture as a liberal -
FAQ / Life and culture
Can I join the Design/Build/Fly Team?
, manufacturing, testing, and operating a radio controlled aircraft to meet mission -
FAQ / First-year application
What should I do if I’m deferred?
your application was already strong enough to make you a contender in the -
FAQ / Life and culture
What’s MIT’s mission statement?
intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in -
FAQ / First-year application
What’s the difference between Early Action (EA)/Regular Action (RA)?
Early Action/Regular Action isn't a big decision at MIT. There's no difference in the review process or criteria used for admission in EA (non-binding) vs. RA, and thus no advantage or disadvantage to applying for either -
FAQ / International applicants
What is the Secondary School Report?
Baccalaureate, A Levels, French Baccalaureate, or CBSE, which are required for -
FAQ / First-year application
What are the deadlines for first-year applicants?
We have some important deadlines listed here, but please take a look at our more detailed Deadlines & Requirements page as well. The deadline for Early Action is November 1. We accept test results from any test -
FAQ / Transfer
Can I apply for transfer admission if I haven’t completed all the recommended coursework?
. Fortunately, each decision is made on a case-by-case basis and depends on your -
Blog / Challenges
sophomore accumulations because i miss show and tell
This week, as classes began to die down, I told a friend: "the only thing I gained this year was academic hardship." Sophomore year tends to be the year when things 'get real', at least as a Mech-e, and I found -
Blog / Residential Life
All the 2022 i3 videos megapost
As a part of MIT’s unconventional housing assignment process, rising first years typically consult MIT guide to residences while choosing where ... like a glimpse into how MIT students describe their own communities to -
Blog / Residential Life
All the 2021 i3 videos megapost your annual Interactive Introduction to the Institute
As a part of MIT’s unconventional housing assignment process, rising first years typically consult MIT guide to residences while choosing where ... would like a glimpse into how MIT students describe their own communities -
Blog / Art, Literature, Music
Dear July illustrated
projects that we hadn’t seen in years, and laughed a lot! So for that, thank ... welcome the uncertainty that succeeds you, and take things one day at a time -
Blog / Announcements
MIT EA Decisions To Be Posted Saturday, 12/15/18, at 12:15 PM ET
MIT username and password. In order to verify that you will receive a decision ... visit MyMIT and click on the lost password link. There is a similar link -
Blog / How to MIT
Places to Sit at MIT and study
. Whenever I get stuck on my work, I like to find a new place to study. The ... -senior" status) to finish up a degree. I'm excited to be taking advantage of this -
Blog / About Decisions
Class of 2021 Wait List Today, we have closed out the wait list for the Class of 2021.
, we had a record-high percentage of admitted students choosing to enroll ... very best in college and beyond. We know you will make a huge impact on -
Blog / Academics & Research
MIT Researchers Develop Autonomous Shoe Technology out of the MIT STrIDE group
the spreadsheet are just some of them. Today I found out about a new ... and hazards in a walker’s path, especially oncoming pedestrians. The 2 -
Blog / About Decisions
MIT EA Decisions To Be Posted Thursday, 12/15/16, at 6:28PM ET
will receive a decision on the 15th, you should visit decisions ... a similar link for forgotten usernames. If you're having trouble