The first-year application is available in the MIT application portal.
Please note: You’re only allowed to apply once per entry year.
| Deadline | Application Component |
|---|---|
| November 1 | All individual application components—general information, essays, activities, academics, etc. |
| November 1 | Two letters of recommendation—one from a math or science teacher and one from a humanities, social science, or language teacher |
| November 1 | Secondary School Report (SSR), including high school transcript |
| November testing date | Standardized tests: SAT or ACT. We strongly recommend English proficiency exams for certain non-native English speakers who plan to apply. |
| Mid-February | February Updates & Notes Form (including midyear grades) |
| Deadline | Application Component |
|---|---|
| January 6 | All individual application components—general information, essays, activities, academics, etc. |
| January 6 | Two letters of recommendation—one from a math or science teacher and one from a humanities, social science, or language teacher |
| January 6 | Secondary School Report (SSR), including high school transcript |
| December testing date | Standardized tests: SAT or ACT. We strongly recommend English proficiency exams for certain non-native English speakers who plan to apply. (We will also accept English proficiency exams for Regular Action applicants through the January test dates.) |
| Mid-February | February Updates & Notes Form (including midyear grades) |
Our admissions process is designed to be completed online. Creative portfolios in SlideRoom are available for researchers, performing artists, visual artists, and makers to submit supplemental materials.
If you must mail materials to MIT, please use this address:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room E38-200
Cambridge, MA 02139
MIT Admissions
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