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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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School Type

Private

Writing Requirements

Short Answer Questions, Activities List,
Self-Reported Coursework Form

Optional Materials

• Creative Portfolios
  • Research Supplement 
  • Music & Theater Arts Portfolio
  • Visual Art & Architecture Portfolio
  • Maker Portfolio

Acceptance Rate

5%

Admissions Type(s)

EA and RA

Deadline

EA – November 1
RA – January 5

Overview

Writing Requirements

  • Short answer essay questions (100-200 words depending on question)
    • What field of study appeals to you the most right now? (Note: Applicants select from a drop-down list.) Tell us more about why this field of study at MIT appeals to you.
    • We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it.
    • While some reach their goals following well-trodden paths, others blaze their own trails achieving the unexpected. In what ways have you done something different than what was expected in your educational journey?
    • MIT brings people with diverse backgrounds together to collaborate, from tackling the world’s biggest challenges to lending a helping hand. Describe one way you have collaborated with others to learn from them, with them, or contribute to your community together.
    • How did you manage a situation or challenge that you didn’t expect? What did you learn from it?
    • There is one final, open-ended, additional-information text box where applicants can share anything else they think MIT really ought to know.

 

  •  Activities
    • Use MIT’s form to list your activities. There is only enough space to list four things—please choose the four that mean the most to you and tell a bit about them.

 

  • Self-reported Coursework Form
    • Students in U.S. school systems only. The information you provide does not replace your official high school transcript.

Optional Materials

  • Creative Portfolios
    • Researchers, performing and visual artists, and makers have the option to submit portfolios for evaluation by MIT faculty or staff via SlideRoom. Submitting a creative portfolio is entirely optional and should only be done if the work is meaningful to you and adds value to your MIT application.
    • Research Supplement
      If you have done a meaningful research project outside of your regular high school classes, you may choose to submit a Research Supplement through SlideRoom. What to include: 
      • Research questionnaire
      • Abstract or poster
      • Mentor recommendation
      • Note: You can only submit one Research Supplement.
    • Music & Theater Arts Portfolio
      • The Music & Theater Arts Portfolio is for students who are advanced performers and plan to continue music or theater at MIT. Submissions are reviewed by MIT’s professional faculty, and should only be submitted by students serious about ongoing involvement in the performing arts. 
      • What to include:
        • One recommendation letter
        • Performing arts résumé
        • Additional materials based on your area of creativity
    • Visual Art & Architecture Portfolio
      • The Visual Art & Architecture Portfolio is for students with strong creative talent who want their work reviewed by MIT faculty and staff. You should only submit a portfolio if your artwork is a major part of your application and shows significant skill for a young artist. 
      • You may submit up to 10 images of your work for review.
    • Maker Portfolio
      • The Maker Portfolio is for students who have created original, hands-on projects that are technically creative and show strong problem-solving. Projects do not need to be traditional “engineering,” but they will still be judged by MIT-level engineering standards.
      • You may submit up to 25 media attachments for your Maker Portfolio

About MIT

About MIT

  • Cambridge, MA
  • Founded in 1861
  • Private institution
  • Urban campus
  • 5% acceptance rate

 

School Is Known For 

  • Scientific and technological research 
  • Research
    • University research expenditures have exceeded $700 million a year
    • Funding from government agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense
  • School of Engineering 
  • Sloan School of Management 
  • Strong programs in economics biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, and mathematics
  • Distinguished alumni include Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and former Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke

 

Culture 

  • About 70% of all undergraduates live on campus; freshmen are required to live on campus
  • Motto “Mind and Hand”: Heavily oriented towards innovation, problem-solving, and  hands-on learning
  • STEM-oriented: Students tend to be more focused on technical fields
  • Highly collaborative environment 
  • Social activities often revolve around clubs, hackathons, and tech-focused events
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