FAQ / Transfer
Are there other classes I should take beyond the recommended coursework?
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FAQ / Life and culture
Is MIT a diverse community?
At MIT diversity isn’t simply a word, it is an integral part of the MIT experience. MIT Admissions is committed to reaching students from all backgrounds. We know that while for some students getting into a -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is Weekend Immersion in Science & Engineering?
WISE (Weekend Immersion in Science and Engineering) is a three-day experience for rising seniors to learn what it is like to be an MIT student. The program is completely free, including the cost of transportation to -
FAQ / Academics and research
What’s the Deshpande Center?
The Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation provides grants and resources to help MIT faculty and students move their ideas from the lab to the marketplace. The center empowers some of MIT’s most talented -
FAQ / Academics and research
Is Math fun at MIT?
A lot of our students select math as their field of interest when applying to MIT—which is no surprise, since our math department is one of the best on the planet. Mathematics provides a language and tools for -
FAQ / Academics and research
Can anyone join the Experimental Study Group (ESG)?
Experimental Study Group (ESG) offers instruction in the core first-year subjects of biology, chemistry, math, and physics through small, discussion-based classes designed for students who are interested in taking an active role in -
FAQ / Life and culture
Is there a medical facility on campus?
MIT has its own on-campus medical facilities providing a complete healthcare center serving the health and wellness needs of the entire MIT community. Our on-campus resources provide personalized care for MIT students -
FAQ / Life and culture
Did an MIT grad start Khan Academy?
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FAQ / First-year application
Do I have to send an official college transcript?
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FAQ / First-year application
Do dual enrollment students apply as a first-year or transfer applicant?
Students participating in dual enrollment programs or taking college-level courses while in high school apply for first-year admission at MIT. If you apply to MIT while you're still in high school, you're considered a first -
FAQ / First-year application
Will there be a wait list this year?
Each year we aim for a class of approximately 1,100 students. Based on our estimates of the percentage of admitted students who will attend (known as the "yield"), we admit about 1,400 students. However, it isn -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is Splash?
For one awesome weekend each November, thousands of high schoolers flood MIT’s campus to take classes, taught by MIT students, on anything and everything. From music theory to Hungarian history to aircraft -
FAQ / Life and culture
Can I join a fraternity/sorority?
-of-class experience for the students at MIT and be a proponent of the shared values that -
FAQ / Academics and research
Can I join the IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge?
competition that awards up to $20,000 per team for the best ideas to tackle -
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FAQ / Transfer
Can transfer applicants submit supplemental materials?
There's no expectation for you to submit additional documents beyond the required application. If there are other pieces of information that you feel would add important context to your application, you may submit -
FAQ / Interview
What if my interview is waived?
Unfortunately, even with over 3,500 alumni volunteer Educational Counselors all over the world, we may not be able to arrange an interview for every applicant. If we are unable to offer you an interview, your -
FAQ / First-year application
Does MIT have required classes or language requirements?
We're often asked to recommend specific classes for high school students to increase their chances of admission. We don't have any required classes but consider an ideal preparation to include calculus, physics -
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