How important is the MIT fun form?

How important is the MIT fun form?

tl;dr: the FUN form is where you can send us your latest grades along with any other relevant updates that you want us to know (things like awards, achievements, etc. Don’t feel obligated to fill up the form—it’s okay if all you’re sending us is semester grades.

What time is the MIT fun form due?

Please send us the form once your grades are released, OR by February 15th, whichever is earlier. The form must be submitted no later than February 15th. Wait!

Do you declare a major when applying to MIT?

Most students declare a major in the spring term of their first year at MIT. Those who do not must decide on a major by the end of their sophomore year. Visit the Office of the First Year for information about choosing a major.

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.

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.

What does the MIT application look like?

Although the idea of an additional application process might be intimidating, the MIT application asks for much of the same information as the Common Application, including biographical information, a list of your activities and accomplishments, teacher recommendations, and essays.

Should I apply early action or regular action to MIT?

According to MIT’s admission statistics, if you apply early action, you do have a slightly better chance of getting accepted than if you apply regular action. However, MIT specifically states this about its early action cycle: “We do not have a preference, and there is no strategic benefit to applying one vs the other.

What are the MIT supplemental essays like?

The MIT supplemental essays are short, and each one addresses a different aspect of your identity and accomplishments. You’ll submit your essays along with an activities list and a self-reported coursework form as Part 2 of your MIT application.