Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
5%
Acceptance rate
1520–1580
SAT range
34–36
ACT range
4,535
Undergrads
$62,396/yr
In-state tuition
$62,396/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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See my chancesEssays you'd write for Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Applies via MIT Application. Plan for the personal statement (650 words) plus whatever is below. Our standing advice: optional essays are optional in name only — write them.
Supplemental essays: 4 required
- Required200 words · What field of study appeals to you most right now, and why does it appeal to you?
- Required200 words · Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it.
- Required225 words · MIT brings people together to collaborate. Describe one way you have collaborated with others to learn, grow, or make something better.
- Required225 words · Tell us about a significant challenge you've faced or something that didn't go according to plan. How did you manage the situation?
Scholarships: MIT awards aid by need only — no merit or athletic scholarships at all. Outside scholarships stack on top of need-based aid.
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