MIT has two application cycles: Early Action (EA) and Regular Action ... is no strategic benefit to applying in one vs the other. We have two cycles for two reasons: 1) it helps us spread our work out over a longer
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Term eligibility
Minimum of two terms of full-time study
Students who at the time of entry to MIT will have completed at least two terms ... will have completed more than two and a half years (five terms
We require letters of recommendation from two teachers. We recommend ... your application with two teacher evaluations and one school counselor ... below.
Recommendations: Whom to ask
MIT requires two letters of
, activities, academics, etc.
November 1
Two letters of recommendation—one from ... —general information, essays, activities, academics, etc.
January 5
Two letters of
, including at least two relevant to your major, to develop effective writing ... , planning skills, and analysis of observations
REST requirement: two
In-person info sessions and tours
We offer two types of campus visits each week.
Info session and student-led tour: Our info sessions are hosted by admissions officers who share details about academics, campus
two recordings representing contrasting styles or periods, 10 minutes ... you play two instruments equally well, you may optionally choose to ... submit one or two scripts. Submissions should be no longer than 10 pages
Admissions at MIT Welcome Center
MIT Admissions offers two types of campus visits:
Info session and student-led tour: Our info sessions are hosted by admissions officers who share details about academics, campus