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  How to write good letters of recommendation

  group of mostly seniors. He has a high aptitude for math and was very much ... " for use in providing computerized drill and review in the basic skills ... and making opportunities for himself—a trait that is especially
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  Books about MIT

  the disconnect between the explicit and tacit social norms and academic ... , and impact on the world. Here are some of our favorites: A Widening ... years College Admissions and the Public Interest by former Director of
• Discover / About MIT

  A brief history of MIT

  and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the ... the public interest at the intersection of technology and humanity ... and a practical education as fundamentally incompatible, its founders
• Help / Contact

  Via phone

  Our phone number is 1.617.253.3400. That's it. That's the number you'd call, and we'll pick up as long as it's between 9AM and 4PM ET, Monday ... it's here, you can watch this true and factual documentary video of
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  WISE 2026

  to and from campus is covered by MIT for all participants. Details on ... calculus and physics by the end of 12th grade. If you do not have access to ... made for first-year admissions, and whether or not you are admitted to
• Apply / Parents and educators

  For school counselors

  letters on behalf of your applicants. For our advice and tips on writing a ...  admissions officers read applications from around the country and world, and are prepared to speak with you and answer your questions.[/intro] Call us We are
• Apply / Parents and educators

  For home educators

  [intro]MIT has a long history of admitting homeschooled students, and these students are successful and vibrant members of our community ... . Homeschooled applicants make up less than 1% of our applicant pool (and less than
• 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

• Clubs, activities, and athletics

  , 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 ... of clubs, organizations, and activities covering every imaginable topic

• Housing and residence life

  [intro]Housing is guaranteed for eight consecutive semesters your undergraduate experience, and all first-year students live in one of our 10 on-campus residence halls. And MIT allows its students to choose which residence they
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  DACA & undocumented applicants

  As part of our mission to uphold meritocracy and fair access for ... preservation of DACA and advocating for a pathway to citizenship, and MIT filed ... attendance, including specific costs for tuition and fees, books and supplies

• Arts and music

  [intro]MIT students are as creative in the studio and on stage as they are in the lab. More than half of undergrads enroll in arts and music classes each year, and students exercise their artistic side through
• Apply / Understanding the process

  Our mission

  handbook for the admissions profession, and a touchstone for our office and ... Our work at MIT Admissions is both bound and inspired by MIT ... with our admissions process and financial aid. The MIT Office of
• Discover / Life and culture

  Arts & music

  Program hosts monthly excursions and workshops for any student interested in ... introductory courses for all MIT students. With over 25 majors, minors, and ... [intro]More than half of all undergraduates take part in arts and
• Discover / About MIT

  Basic facts

  [intro]MIT's primary purposes are teaching and research with relevance to the practical world and transforming society for the better. To ... statistics and the first-year class profile; for statistics on financial aid
• Apply / Preparing for MIT

  Extracurricular activities

  world—have different clubs, organizations, and physical spaces for ... makes you happy; it should feel right for you, right now, and it ... extracurricular or co-curricular activities.  On our application, we ask for up to
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  Clubs & activities

  , or about 1 for every 10 undergraduates. If you don't find an existing ... , and get together with your friends to nerd out however your heart desires.[/intro] The recognized student groups at MIT include ethnic and
• Discover / Life and culture

  Eating at MIT

  dining halls, or cook for yourself (and often, your friends) in a community ... meal plan and eat at any dining hall, or you may choose to cook for ... Bon Appétit, offer options for food sensitivities and special diets
• Apply / Preparing for MIT

  College access & advising programs

  a pre-college program for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native ... and access organizations to widen pathways to higher education for rural ... fall fly-in program for high school juniors, participates in local and
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  Be yourself!

  place for your next step. This kind of self-reflection isn’t easy, and if ... have the training, stamina, and passion for the climb. At the same time ... perspectives, personalities, talents, and interests, and we are looking for a