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    General Institute Requirements

    complicated and different for every student and major. However, as a rule of ... curriculum and foundation for the rest of your education.[/intro] William ... ) HASS requirement: a minimum of eight subjects in the humanities, arts
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    Essays, activities & academics

    's a topic, academic or non-academic, that you could talk about for hours ... outside of your high school (at a local junior college or university, for ... .). Use one entry only per class. For example, it’s not necessary to use a
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    Interview

    , we offer an interview with a member of the MIT Educational Council, a ... whenever possible, however you may coordinate a virtual interview if agreed ... your interviewer a vivid sense of your passions and aspirations. MIT
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    STEM programs

    's Dream, a free math enrichment and research program for exceptional high ... people who dare to enjoy nerdy things, and help you prepare for the rigor and excitement of a college like MIT.  Here’s an incomplete list of
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    Athletics & recreation

    United States. About a quarter of our students are varsity athletes, and ... addition to a Division I crew program. MIT is highly competitive within its NEWMAC conference. It is possible to be a student and athlete at MIT

  • Clubs, activities, and athletics

    might expect. But MIT students also run a Laboratory for Chocolate Science, organize large-scale hackathons, and host educational programs for local ... active than you think. Don't take our word for it—watch Kylie Y. ’19 and AJ
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    Transfer eligibility

    The transfer application is intended for students who have finished ... entering MIT. If you are still in high school, you are considered a first ... spring term, you cannot reapply for the fall term of the same calendar year
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    About MIT Admissions

    'system' in which we collectively have a stake. We are responsible For us ... Our Office The [annotation note="MIT Admissions for short ... than 45,000 visitors a year who attend our information sessions and
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    Accessing advanced coursework

    If your high school doesn’t offer courses that help you prepare for ... demonstrate their readiness for the MIT education. However, we also know that ... for MIT and/or pursue their interests: Dual enrollment opportunities
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    February Updates & Notes Form

    This online form is required for all applicants who were admitted or deferred in Early Action, and all students who applied for Regular Action ... quarter, if your school uses a quarter-based system). Trimester schedule If
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    Our selection process

    like your application has entered a black hole. So what really happens ... application is complete, it will first be read by a senior admissions officer who will consider your application in a holistic manner, within its
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    WISE 2026

    , live in a rural area, or might be the first in their family to attend ... afternoon on Tuesday, October 6. (Yes, we know it’s no longer really a weekend.) Participants stay on campus with a current MIT undergraduate student and learn
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    Advising your students

    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 ... educationally sound for them to best prepare them to succeed in college and beyond

  • Maps, directions, parking

    life, the application process, and financial aid. A student-led campus ... of our amazing students will take you on a tour of their favorite ... are one hour. Reservations are required for all info sessions and tours
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    Visit our office

    must mail application-related documents to us for some reason, please read this page for instructions. Visitor Policies MIT Admissions offers ... academics, campus life, the application process, and financial aid. A student
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    Letters of recommendation

    ! (If you're a teacher looking for guides on how to write good letters of ... one evaluation from a math/science teacher, and one from a humanities ...  and—when available—a School Profile and letter of recommendation). You will be able to
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    First-year class profile

    percentages are [annotation note="Except for when a number would round to zero ... For the MIT Class of 2029 Some facts and figures about the ... methodology is a federal standard that the United States government requires
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    MIT’s educational philosophy

    -motivated and engaged participants in a dynamic community of learners. We combine rigorous academics with a learning-by-doing approach.[/intro] Our guiding principles Since the first classes were offered in a storage warehouse in
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    Housing at MIT

    hall is closed for a two-year renovation project and is anticipated to ... expensive and more convenient than arranging for a private sublet in the area ... [intro]Housing is a very important part of undergraduate life at MIT
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    Early vs Regular

    cycles for two reasons: 1) it helps us spread our work out over a longer ... fine to apply during either cycle. We do not have a preference, and there ... applicants with more options so they can choose which works best for them