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  • Apply / Understanding the process

    What we look for

    're 15. Tutoring a single kid in math changes the world. Advocating for ... that’s registering for a challenging lab class, starting a company, or ... for the pleasure of it." is not a trick question. Answer it honestly
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    U.S. Military Veterans

    more. Other preparation resources For MIT, having a strong foundation in ... nearly eight years. SVS serves as a direct point of contact for students ... MIT has a long history of educating U.S. military veterans, both
  • Discover / The MIT education

    Majors & minors

    confusing, but the important thing to know is that we have many things you can ... , not to a specific major or school, so all first-year students begin MIT ... . Students may complete a traditional degree, an interdisciplinary degree, a
  • Discover / About MIT

    Inventions & innovations

    rather than DNA, for use as a rapid, inexpensive, highly sensitive ... plane over a sustained, steady flight, thus eliminating the need for ... even entire industries. MIT InnovationHQ (iHQ) is a hub for MIT
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    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 ... can do to prepare for MIT. These step-by-step guides will help orient
  • Discover / About MIT

    Basic facts

    relevance to the practical world and transforming society for the better. To ... statistics and the first-year class profile; for statistics on financial aid ... Cambridge, Massachusetts 19 student residences 26 acres (0.11 km2) of
  • Discover / Learn more

    Newsletters

    [intro]Would you like to hear from us every once in a while?[/intro] Then you should sign up for our MIT Admissions monthly newsletter ... on important developments in artificial intelligence, blockchain, the
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Be yourself!

    the mountain The most important way to prepare for MIT is dedicating ... perspectives, personalities, talents, and interests, and we are looking for a ... , love to learn, and want to work on big problems to make the world a
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    For school counselors

    letters on behalf of your applicants. For our advice and tips on writing a ... fees presents a hardship for some families. Fee waivers are available for ... interested in supporting a student's candidacy for admission to MIT, you may be
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    For home educators

    helpful for many homeschooled applicants. We welcome a recommendation from a ... [intro]MIT has a long history of admitting homeschooled students, and ... .[/intro] Over the past decade, we have seen a surge in homeschooled applicants
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    About MIT Admissions

    , and a responsibility, and requires a public and institutional trust that ... 'system' in which we collectively have a stake. We are responsible For us ... Our Office The [annotation note="MIT Admissions for short
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    Extracurricular activities

    extracurricular or co-curricular activities.  On our application, we ask for up to four activities that are the most important to you. Your academics don ... .  Some students find room for many activities in high school; others prefer
  • Apply / First-year applicants

    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

    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
  • Afford / Cost & affordability

    How to apply for aid

    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 ... determine if you qualify for a need-based MIT Scholarship Parental tax
  • Apply / Preparing for MIT

    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
  • Apply / Understanding the process

    Admissions statistics

    people understand complex systems and make informed decisions. So, a few ... . Holistic admissions It is important to understand that these numbers do not ... most important thing to remember is that at MIT we admit people, not
  • Discover / The MIT education

    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
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    Advising your students

    that you want what is best for your students. However, there are many ways to define the best, and we think it’s important that young people be ... Dean of Admissions, Stu Schmill '86, wrote in a blog post: In simple