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• Apply / Understanding the process

  What we look for

  understanding your academic preparedness for MIT, it's really the match ... . Remember that there are many ways to make an impact—we're not looking for ... 're 15. Tutoring a single kid in math changes the world. Advocating for
• Apply / Parents and educators

  For home educators

  . Homeschooled applicants make up less than 1% of our applicant pool (and less than ... . Successful homeschooled applicants We do not have separate requirements for ... . However, we do have some qualities we look for in for homeschooled students

• Next steps

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• Apply / Parents and educators

  For parents

  can do to prepare for MIT. These step-by-step guides will help orient ... for the MIT application portal. We're happy to help!
• Apply / Transfer applicants

  Returning students

  send for review is left up to the individual non-traditional applicant to ... need to evaluate students against a common baseline of preparation for a rigorous MIT education. Even though you may have been away from school for a
• Discover / Learn more

  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 (prospective undergraduates only please). It's from us(!), and contains
• Apply / Preparing for MIT

  Extracurricular activities

  extracurricular or co-curricular activities.  On our application, we ask for up to ... .  Some students find room for many activities in high school; others prefer ... world—have different clubs, organizations, and physical spaces for
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  Preparing for MIT

• Discover / The MIT education

  Independent Activities Period

  additional tuition or room fees during IAP. For more detailed information regarding the cost of attendance, including specific costs for tuition and ... machine to a crash course in stand-up comedy. Other students take the time
• Discover / The MIT education

  Global education

  , and labs for research or work a teaching program where students teach ... that offers opportunities to study for the semester, year, or summer at a ... opportunities for you to use your skills for good globally. Some core
• Apply / First-year applicants

  Creative portfolios

  submit optional portfolios for review by MIT staff or faculty through SlideRoom.
 For more information on each type of portfolio, please review the ... as your corresponding application cycle for both first-year and
• Apply / Parents and educators

  For school counselors

  for you as well as two teachers at your school to write thoughtful letters on behalf of your applicants. For our advice and tips on writing a ... fees presents a hardship for some families. Fee waivers are available for

• Online info sessions

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• Apply / Preparing for MIT

  Be yourself!

  better place. It can be tricky to sum up all that you’re passionate about ... place for your next step. This kind of self-reflection isn’t easy, and if ... the mountain The most important way to prepare for MIT is dedicating
• Discover / Life and culture

  Housing at MIT

  own distinct culture and traditions. MIT housing is guaranteed for your ... for fun. Based on these factors, you develop ranked preferences about ... initially assigned, you can apply for First Year Residence Exchange (FYRE
• Apply / First-year applicants

  Interview

  interviews are not usually formal affairs. You do not have to dress up for your interview. Finally, as is true for all parts of our application process, just be yourself! For more information, contact [email protected].
• Apply / Parents and educators

  How to write good letters of recommendation

  impressions. We are only looking for glowing superlatives if they are backed up ... -written letter for an outstanding applicant can show impressive characteristics beyond their own self-advocacy.[/intro] A guide to writing evaluations for
• Afford / Cost & affordability

  How to apply for aid

  Applications for financial aid are processed by our office of Student ... attend MIT affordably. Three steps to apply for aid. CSS Profile: a tool provided by the College Board that we use to determine if you qualify for a
• Discover / About MIT

  Inventions & innovations

  [intro]For more than 150 years, the Institute has married teaching ... people in everyday life.[/intro] For MIT's 150th anniversary, the Boston ... light up if medicine is running low 2016—Recording the first direct
• Apply / Preparing for MIT

  Academic foundations

  finishing up high school. We have separate recommendations for transfer ... better set up for success in the corresponding GIRs. As with calculus, if ... This section will focus on academic preparation for first