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    Visit our office

    coming from, you could also walk, bike, take the bus, or maybe a taxi ... academics, campus life, the application process, and financial aid. A student ... : One of our amazing students will take you on a tour of their favorite
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    QuestBridge

    is from a math or science teacher, we strongly recommend that you ask ... Bridge recommendations is from a math or science teacher, we strongly recommend that you ... Bridge recommendations is from a math or science teacher, we strongly recommend that you
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    The MIT community

    there is no majority race or ethnicity. MIT students come from a wide ... , at some point, pursue a graduate degree, and benefit from having ... from having a statement of shared values, the Institute charged
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    First-year eligibility

    pursuing a different field of study from the bachelor’s degree you hold. By ... earned a GED, though you may well choose to!"]concluded[/annotation] their secondary education and wish to pursue a bachelor's degree as a full
  • Discover / The MIT education

    Undergraduate research

    .[/intro] In 1969, Margaret MacVicar, then a 26-year-old MIT professor (and alumna), established UROP with funding from the inventor Edwin Land. Since ... as coauthors on them. Every scientist was once a novice: UROP gives
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    WISE 2026

    completely free, including the cost of transportation to and from MIT. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented and/or underserved backgrounds to apply, including students who come from low socioeconomic means
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    The first year

    from MIT and elsewhere, as well as a dedicated classroom and lounge ... by choosing among a variety of ways to complete core subjects and ... of having taken it; in the second term, students earn an A, B, C, or no
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    What we look for

    thoughtful people from a wide variety of backgrounds and worldviews who take ... the time they're 15. Tutoring a single kid in math changes the world ... are thousands of examples. And no matter what you study at MIT, from
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    For parents

    the admissions process as a rite of passage—a challenging initiation ... only: finding the right fit. This means finding a community where your ... application, they can email us from the email address that they used to register

  • infinite MIT

    learn from each other.[/intro] When we admit a class of students to MIT ... want each to add something useful or intriguing to the team, from a ... , where you can explore the MIT community from a variety of perspectives
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    DACA & undocumented applicants

    students from all backgrounds, we welcome applications from students ... note='A term for students who have received Deferred Action for Childhood ... ."]need-blind[/annotation] admissions, and provide generous financial aid that meets 100% of a family
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    Life after MIT

    companies from a wide range of industries. Many students encounter job ... % have pursued a graduate or professional degree since graduating from MIT ... mentorships, and chats over coffee. According to a survey of graduating students
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Accessing advanced coursework

    recommendation from a school official They often give both high school and ... solutions, exams, and even a selection of video lectures from courses across ... from a personalized peer tutor if you get stuck or want extra help
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    Deadlines & requirements

    recommend one letter from a math or science teacher, and one from a humanities ... . Secondary School Report (SSR) with transcript: We require transcripts from ... transcript, and other materials from your school counselor/official through the
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    Hacks, tomfoolery & pranks

    hacking, the definition of hacking descends from a much older tradition of ... it; perhaps even leave a note saying when it will be returned. Brute ... all, exercise common sense.  There is a great and comprehensive
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    Academic foundations

    break from conventional education. An MIT education combines deeply ... the toughest problems in the world. Building a strong academic ... MIT to develop a broad base of knowledge across [annotation note
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    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 veterans on campus. If you are a U.S. military veteran or active duty service
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    About MIT Admissions

    than 45,000 visitors a year who attend our information sessions and ... working at MIT Admissions is more than a job: it is a privilege, an honor, and a responsibility, and requires a public and institutional trust that
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    February Updates & Notes Form

    quarter, if your school uses a quarter-based system). Trimester schedule If your school uses a trimester schedule, please use your first ... . Midyear grades Please be sure to get your official midyear grades from your