When should I schedule an alumni interview?

Most college interviews are conducted in the fall of your senior year, but you can schedule some as early as the summer before senior year and as late as February of senior year—sometimes even later.

How long do alumni interviews last?

Typically, the meeting will last between 30 minutes to an hour, and it will often take place at a public location (such as a restaurant or coffee shop). If the alum lives too far away from the student, the interview can be conducted over the phone or via Skype.

Should you alumni interview?

Do you take it? The Alumni Interview is typically “optional,” but strongly encouraged.

What happens after I submit my MIT application?

After you submit your application, you may be contacted by an Educational Counselor (EC) if there’s one available. ECs will typically use the email address you provided on your application to contact you, so please monitor your inbox and respond promptly. Interviews are not a required part of the MIT application.

Does MIT interview everyone for undergraduate?

NEW INFORMATION AS OF FALL 2018. It is still true that MIT attempts to interview everyone for undergraduate admissions — there is no process of “if you’re shortlisted, then you get an interview” the way may most schools do. However, as of fall 2018, you must submit the entire application (parts 1 and 2; demographics and essays)…

What is the deadline for the interview?

There isn’t a specific deadline for the interview. Students submit their application by November 1 for Early Action or January 1 for Regular Action.

Is it necessary to apply to MIT from outside the US?

It is must for every one. But, for an applicant from outside the USA, if there is no alumni in that city, MIT may say interview is waived off. This may change later, if they come across an alumni soon. The application tool will guide you further. What do high net worth individuals do with their money outside of the stock market?