Which documents must I submit for undergraduate admission to MIT as an international student?
International undergraduate applicants to MIT generally submit the first-year application, transcripts, essays and short answers, a Secondary School Report, two teacher recommendations, SAT or ACT scores, English proficiency evidence where applicable and an application fee or waiver. Check the official MIT page for current rules.
International applicants to MIT use the same first-year application as other applicants and are reviewed in the context of their school system. MIT does not give a separate official acceptance percentage for international students.
Undergraduate Documents Checklist
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| MIT first-year application | Same application used by all first-year applicants |
| Academic records and transcripts | From all high school and college attended |
| MIT essays and short-answer responses | Part of the application |
| Secondary School Report | Required |
| Letters of recommendation | Two letters from teachers |
| SAT or ACT scores | Required |
| English proficiency evidence | Where applicable |
| Application fee or fee waiver | Required |
| External examination results | Where applicable |
Recommendations and Graduate Programs
- The two teacher recommendations should be one from a maths or science teacher and one from a humanities, social science or language teacher.
- Graduate programs have their own admission process and requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, transcripts, an SOP, LORs, a CV and English proficiency, plus items like GRE, a writing sample or a portfolio where required.
- MIT Sloan is separate from the undergraduate process and has a much lower acceptance rate.
My Advice
Read the official MIT admissions page before you start, because requirements can change from one cycle to the next. Line up your two teacher recommenders early, making sure one is from maths or science and one from a humanities-related subject.
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