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    your best option to get here! Depending on where you are coming from, you ... . We’re not able to accommodate walk-in questions from prospective ... .617.253.3400 between 9 AM and 4 PM ET, Monday through Friday. Getting to the Welcome
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    Admissions videos

    Pi Day videos (2014–2024) In 2014, we made a video of some bloggers throwing cream pies in each other's faces to announce when decisions would be released, and making a video to announce Pi Day became an unexpected
  • Discover / The MIT education

    Maker education

    come to be called a "maker education."[/intro] Our motto The motto ... former you get from learning in the classroom, and the latter from making ... Makerspace, in the works In addition to our research opportunities
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    Undergraduate research

    .[/intro] In 1969, Margaret MacVicar, then a 26-year-old MIT professor (and ... you a point of entry to begin work that can last a lifetime. Hands ...  credit. How to UROP You may apply for advertised UROP positions or propose your
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    Transcripts

    to be submitted and processed, we will add it to your application as a ... school does not have a school counselor, your transcript may be submitted ... entity. Counselors can submit transcripts to us in three ways: By
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    College access & advising programs

    application process, learning how to tell your story, and finding a school where ... counselors, teachers, or other leaders in your local community to explore ... academic boot camp, and we continue to be a proud partner in their work
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    For parents

    you in the process and tell you what you and your child need to know ... only: finding the right fit. This means finding a community where your ... worthwhile. In order to best understand how this process works, we encourage

  • 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 ... @mit.edu and you’ll be matched with a current student who can answer your
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    The first year

    ) interests in order to develop their plans for further study. Before we get to ... program can choose to participate in a [annotation note="Past locations have ... by choosing among a variety of ways to complete core subjects and
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Interview

    typically use the email address you provided on your application to contact ... interviews will take place in January. If we are unable to offer you an ... range from 30 minutes to two hours long. Before you meet with your EC
  • Afford / Cost & affordability

    How to apply for aid

    30 in order to receive a financial aid offer by mid-January. Regular ... paint a detailed picture of what kind of aid you’ll need to be able to attend MIT affordably. Three steps to apply for aid. CSS Profile: a tool
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    Via email

    be patient if we don't respond in realtime."] get back to you as ... , then we'll sort out who needs to respond and [annotation note="We get about 70,000 emails a year that are answered by a dedicated staff of about
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    QuestBridge

    emailed to you if you are selected as a finalist. Transcripts: Your ... MIT is proud to be a QuestBridge partner About QuestBridge Quest ... participating in the National College Match Finalists ranking MIT If you are a

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    take a look and see if we'll be in your area. We can't wait to meet you, and don't forget to share this information with your family, we welcome ... 'll see you soon. If you don't see anything in your area, don't worry! We
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    Eating at MIT

    [intro]You can choose to join a conventional meal plan with access to dining halls, or cook for yourself (and often, your friends) in a community ... eat. Your options If you choose to live in one of the six
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Arts & music

    -level training to ensembles and classes that you can join even if you’re just a beginner.[/intro] MIT is full of opportunities to showcase your artistic ... of contemporary art, is home to a state-of-the-art black box performing
  • Afford / Cost & affordability

    How much it costs

    [intro]We are committed to helping our students pay for their MIT education. We offer aid that meets 100% of your demonstrated financial need ... . We offer full-need financial aid, which means we meet 100% of your
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    Housing at MIT

    ). After your first year, you may want to move into FSILG housing or remain ... project and is anticipated to reopen in fall 2025.']in operation ... and cats. It's up to you where you choose to make your home. Mentorship