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When are the Early Action and Regular Action deadlines for me at MIT?

02 Oct 2026 · Answered by Pushplata Gaddmwar · 1 min read
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MIT offers two first-year plans. Early Action has a November 1 deadline with decisions in mid-December, and Regular Action has a January 4 deadline with decisions in mid-March. Early Action is non-binding and non-restrictive, and there is no separate early decision plan. Confirm dates for your entry year.

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MIT has two first-year application plans, Early Action and Regular Action. Early Action is non-binding, so you are not obliged to attend even if you receive an offer.

Deadlines and decision timelines

Application planDeadlineDecision timeline
Early ActionNovember 1Mid-December
Regular ActionJanuary 4Mid-March

What this means for you

  • MIT has no separate early decision plan.
  • Early Action is non-restrictive, so you can apply early to other colleges.
  • You can apply only once per entry year.

My Advice

If your application is strong by early autumn, Early Action gives you an earlier answer at no cost to your other options. Check the official dates for your entry year before planning your timeline.

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