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  The first year

  program can choose to participate in a [annotation note="Past locations have ... ) interests in order to develop their plans for further study. Before we get to ... . In the first term, students either pass the class or receive no record
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  Essays, activities & academics

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• Apply / Preparing for MIT

  Accessing advanced coursework

  : Schoolhouse.world is a free, online tutoring platform where you can get support ... that can supplement your education. You’ll be able to report any courses ... Many students can access advanced classes through dual enrollment
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  Early vs Regular

  is no strategic benefit to applying in one vs the other. We have two ... applicants with more options so they can choose which works best for them ... not place any limits on where else you may apply, nor do we require you
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  We are makers. We are thinkers. We are explorers. In all that we do. The MIT community is driven by a shared purpose to make a better world ... people regardless of where they come from.
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  Be yourself!

  better place. It can be tricky to sum up all that you’re passionate about and capable of in a college application.  As admissions officers, we ... your recommenders write—to better understand you and your achievements in
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  About MIT Admissions

  campus tours. MIT Admissions was established in 1929, and is currently led ... , tour guides, and student workers take pride in the mission, vision ... creative individuals interested in an education centered on science and
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  Transfer eligibility

  entering MIT. If you are still in high school, you are considered a first ... or college level. The transfer application is closed in the MIT ... submit one application per entry year, meaning if you apply to enter in the
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  Inventions & innovations

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• Next steps

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  College access & advising programs

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  A brief history of MIT

  alumni. As America entered World War I, MIT became a [annotation note="In ... [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
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  Veterans

  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 ... in advanced math and science both improves your odds of getting into
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  Athletics & recreation

  can participate in club and intramural sports. The key difference ... [intro]We have the largest Division III athletics program in the ... many more participate in club and intramural sports, as well as general
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  Transfer credit & advanced standing

  formal classes or independent study. In this case, you can always take an ... -secondary classes while they’re still in high school. Many of these programs offer ... 're still in high school, you're considered a first-year applicant regardless
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  Newsletters

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  Academic foundations

  -year applicants—in other words, all domestic and international students who are ... the toughest problems in the world. Building a strong academic ... will thrive in MIT’s classes, beginning with the General Institute
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  Our selection process

  who will consider your application in a holistic manner, within its ... committee, where multiple groups of different admissions staff and faculty members will weigh in. At least a dozen people will significantly discuss
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  Arts & music

  creativity, both in and out of classes. Some of the many ways you can explore ... [intro]More than half of all undergraduates take part in arts and ... -level training to ensembles and classes that you can join even if you’re just a