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  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Be yourself!

    the mountain The most important way to prepare for MIT is dedicating ... do the work Becoming your best self What you shouldn’t do is build your life and your expectations around the narrow goal of trying to get
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    College access & advising programs

    The process of applying to college isn’t always straightforward (though we try to be as transparent as possible at MIT!) and it can take the ... application process, learning how to tell your story, and finding a school where
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    What we look for

    something new is often the best way to achieve success. We apply theoretical ... Remember that there are many ways to make the world better—we're not looking for applicants to have cured all infectious disease in the world by the
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Summer programs

    your summers in the way that best suits your personal needs and goals. Similar to the way we look at a student’s extracurricular activities, there ... , or scoping out the stars sound like a fun way to spend your summer
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    QuestBridge

    to apply. Financial aid and the National College Match MIT is only ... to submit the requirements below to us directly by November 1. If you ... . Please see the Student Financial Services website for details on how to
  • About

    About MIT Admissions

    acknowledge that there are many ways to define the "the best" students, and that ... and selection of all undergraduate applicants to the Institute ... we do not take for granted and work very hard to keep. Our Mission The
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    Accessing advanced coursework

    then click the link(s) next to “Program Website” for more detailed ... -class instruction to anyone, for free. Founded by MIT alum, Sal Khan, Khan Academy is ... shareable link to your Schoolhouse certification transcript. [button_link link="https://schoolhouse.world/certification/get-certified?course=Calculus"]Get
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    Transfer credit & advanced standing

    , you get to keep your grade on the ASE as your grade in the class; if you ... supporting materials to these departments over the summer before your first ... ways to challenge themselves academically. Some applicants seek out dual

  • Arts and music

    are more than a dozen active dance ensembles at MIT, and the best way to get to know them is by watching them perform. Enjoy this performance by ... The MIT music community is extensive, including a conservatory
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    For parents

    you in the process and tell you what you and your child need to know ... [intro]If you're like most parents, helping your child find the right ... only: finding the right fit. This means finding a community where your

  • Next steps

    [intro]You made it to the end of our virtual visit experience! We hope it helped you get to know MIT and the students that make this place ... , this is the next best thing. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hj5
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    Veterans

    yourself is the best approach to our application. Military history We ... , the most important thing is to be your authentic self. If you have ... —especially calculus, the building block for many of our courses—is essential to a
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    First-year learning communities

    , find your way around a new school. We get it, it can be overwhelming trying to navigate your new life! Amidst the huge changes, some students ... process that gets them there.” Once the students work to develop and
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Eating at MIT

    eat. Your options If you choose to live in one of the six ... learn to do eventually. There is no right or wrong answer overall, just a ... delivers to campus!), while the Korean supermarket HMart carries staples of
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Transcripts

    by your registrar’s office, principal/headmaster, or other official entity. Counselors can submit transcripts to us in three ways: By ... -party service other than the MIT application portal. If your counselor is not