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    Newsletters

    [intro]Would you like to hear from us every once in a while?[/intro] Then you should sign up for our MIT Admissions monthly newsletter ... on important developments in artificial intelligence, blockchain, the
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    Our mission

    helpfully publishes in a free PDF for anyone who cares to read it, remains a ... interested in an education centered on science and technology. The students we ... fair access to our admissions process for students from all backgrounds
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    STEM programs

    for Americans[/annotation] (in alphabetical order): International ... people who dare to enjoy nerdy things, and help you prepare for the rigor ... students find to be exciting resources for their growth—though your local
  • Discover / About MIT

    A brief history of MIT

    [intro]In 1865, the founding of MIT established a new kind of ... America. Since then, MIT has built a robust tradition of solving problems in ... .[/intro] A private university in the public interest The story of MIT begins
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    Academic preparation

    . In order to apply for transfer admission, you must take the required ... applying, taking full advantage of their institution’s offerings in these areas. To prepare for MIT’s academic program, we recommend that transfer

  • Housing and residence life

    experience, and all first-year students live in one of our 10 on ... want to live in, giving students the chance to live in a place that feels ... [annotation note='East Campus residence hall is closed for a two-year renovation
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Housing at MIT

    for a private sublet in the area.   ... own distinct culture and traditions. MIT housing is guaranteed for your entire undergraduate experience, and all first-year students live in on
  • Discover / The MIT education

    Independent Activities Period

    compete for $50,000+ in prizes Bad Ideas Festival, an enthusiastic ... [intro]Independent Activities Period (IAP) is a four-week period in ... Johnson, of saving fuel during the energy crisis.']Established in 1971
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Be yourself!

    inspire each other. With all that in mind, preparing yourself for MIT means ... are educationally sound for them to best prepare them to succeed in ... and capable of in a college application.  As admissions officers, we
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Deadlines & requirements

    The application The first-year application is closed in the MIT ... : SAT or ACT. We strongly recommend English proficiency exams for certain non ... : SAT or ACT. We strongly recommend English proficiency exams for certain
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Summer programs

    ) Research Science Institute (RSI) is a program of the Center for Excellence in ... ILy Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) Prove It! Math ... should do to prepare for applying to MIT, and our answer is always to spend
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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 ... tradition. You can watch them all in a YouTube playlist here, or in the
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    WISE 2025

    for attendance to WISE itself. However — as we say in the “Prepare for ... magically reappear in late June for the 2025 program, so check back soon ... [intro]WISE is a three-day program taking place October 5–7 for
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Essays, activities & academics

    —you're doing it wrong. Our questions For the 2024–2025 application, we're asking ... of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it ... their own trails achieving the unexpected. In what ways have you done
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    Veterans

    preparation resources For MIT, having a strong foundation in math and science ... eligible for benefits that can significantly aid in your costs to attend MIT ... campus. If you are a veteran interested in an MIT education, please know
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    Advising your students

    educationally sound for them to best prepare them to succeed in college and beyond ... that you want what is best for your students. However, there are many ... Dean of Admissions, Stu Schmill '86, wrote in a blog post: In simple
  • Discover / The MIT education

    MIT’s educational philosophy

    -motivated and engaged participants in a dynamic community of learners. We combine ... principles Since the first classes were offered in a storage warehouse in ... offered, of course!"]required to learn French and German[/annotation] in
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Interview

    paper; we're interested in the whole person. That's why, whenever possible ... with applicants in their home area. Interviews are held in person ... Action interviews will take place in November and most Regular Action

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    accommodate requests for visits placed 3 weeks in advance. Severe weather ... In-person info sessions and tours We offer two types of campus visits ... reservation for a session, we will not be able to accommodate you. [button