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  • Discover / About MIT

    Inventions & innovations

    93% of the Class of 2025 reported completing at least one UROP before ... of world-changing advancements. These innovations translate the novel discoveries of basic research to products and infrastructure used by ordinary
  • Blog / Admissions

    Schools of dreams

    MIT staff blogger Matt McGann '00
    the first one: Not the same few colleges: The State University of New York at Stony Brook on Long Island, NY. I chose this to be the first ... and reputation, it is often discounted. So, at the end of each of my
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    U.S. Military Veterans

    MIT has a long history of educating U.S. military veterans, both before and after their service, and we are proud to support a community of ... odds of getting into MIT and helps you make the most of the Institute
  • Discover / The MIT education

    MIT’s educational philosophy

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

    The first year

    first term, and at any time during their course of study. This grading ... questions at the heart of all serious human inquiry.[/annotation] Concourse ... [intro]During the first year at MIT, you will explore your interests

  • Student life at MIT

    of what makes life at MIT so vibrant.[/intro] The humans of MIT move ... [intro]No day at MIT could really be described as typical. You would likely get 4,500 unique answers from each of our undergrads as to what a
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Essays, activities & academics

    outside of your high school (at a local junior college or university, for ... consists of several short response questions and essays designed to help us ... too much—spending a lot of time stressing or strategizing about what
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Housing at MIT

    [intro]Housing is a very important part of undergraduate life at MIT ... should have a great deal of freedom and responsibility in creating their ... below, but you can learn more at the MIT Housing website. Choosing where
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Creative portfolios

    Room.
 For more information on each type of portfolio, please review the ... significant research project outside of high school classes may consider ... reflecting on your research experience. Abstract/poster: Include a PDF of
  • Discover / Life and culture

    Clubs & activities

    desires.[/intro] The recognized student groups at MIT include ethnic and ... cultural appreciation and scientific investigation of chocolate, and the only group on campus that orders more than 500 pounds of chocolate a year

  • Policies

    demonstrated academic and personal excellence that placed them at the top of our ... experience of working with a diverse set of peers at MIT prepares our students ...  central accessibility website where you can find all of MIT's accessibility resources in
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    WISE 2026

    completely free, including the cost of transportation to and from MIT. We ... one of its territories to be eligible to attend. Program overview WISE ... and financial aid application process. Travel The cost of transportation
  • Afford / Cost & affordability

    How to apply for aid

    detailed picture of what kind of aid you’ll need to be able to attend MIT ... following documents help us paint a detailed picture of what kind of aid you ... 30 in order to receive a financial aid offer by mid-January. Regular
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    STEM programs

    your imagination and powers of analysis, connect you with other young ... and excitement of a college like MIT.  Here’s an incomplete list of some remarkable programs, organizations, and websites that many of our
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    What we look for

    are thousands of examples. And no matter what you study at MIT, from ... The match between you and MIT Ask any admissions officer at MIT, and ... use science, technology, and other areas of scholarship to make the

  • Request a group tour

    refunds will be offered in the case of an Institute-wide closure or a sick ... Thank you for your interest in a private group tour of MIT! Please ... Groups of 6–50 students are welcome to submit a request for a private group
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    Deadlines & requirements

    you’ll manage all required components of your application: MIT First ... application. Letters of recommendation: We require two letters of ... . Application fee of $75 (or fee waiver) Have supplemental materials? Creative