Does everyone who applies to MIT get an interview?

Interviews are not a required part of the MIT application. While we try to offer as many interviews as we can, we have limited availability and may not able to offer interviews to all applicants.

How many times can you apply to MIT?

Yes, applicants may apply to more than one department, so long as they meet all of the application requirements, pay the required application fees, and submit separate applications by the required deadline.

Do MIT interviews matter?

If you apply to MIT, you should interview. A strong interview definitely helps your chances of being admitted. An average or bad interview does not help, but is not likely in itself to crush your application. There have unquestionably been students admitted to MIT whose interviews did not go well.

When should I apply for MIT?

When to apply Most U.S. students apply to MIT at the beginning of their final year of high school, and international applicants should do the same. Only accepted students are required to send final grades, and we understand that they will not be available until the summer months.

What is MIT doing to encourage young people to apply?

Most importantly, we try to encourage young people to be students and community members first, and applicants second. The first-year application is now available in the MIT application portal. The transfer application is closed. Please check back at the end of August for updates.

Where do I Send my MIT application to MIT?

MIT Undergraduate Admissions Processing Center P.O. Box 404 Southampton, PA 18966. Other dates & deadlines. All students who are applying for financial aid should submit materials by February 15 (see Financial aid deadlines) Early Action applicants will receive an admissions decision in mid-December

Do I need to submit supplemental recommendations to MIT?

Most applicants and most admitted students do not submit any supplemental recommendations. Forms for Supplemental Recommendations are available through your MIT application portal.

How should I prepare for an MIT interview?

Think through stories or examples that will give your interviewer a vivid sense of your passions and aspirations. MIT interviews are not usually formal affairs. You do not have to dress up for your interview. Finally, as is true for all parts of our application process, just be yourself!