Better to apply EA or RD at MIT?

Jimmy797
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:10:32 +0000

jimmy’s reasons aren’t accurate. we require all of our early action applicants/admits to send in their midyear grades and final grades. and the deferral doesn’t really give you twice the shot.

Not exactly what I meant.
I’m sure the OP knows that MIT expects grades to remain stellar in senior year, but when the application is reviewed early, mid-year grades don’t play a part, and as far as I know it’s rare to see an offer rescinded because of mid-year/final year grades. I was aware they’re required to submit both.
And by ‘twice the shot’ I merely meant getting the application reviewed twice. Not twice the chance.
I did open with ‘statistically, there’s no difference’. It’s just that for those looking seriously into MIT, early would appear to be the better option, with an extra advantage being the early notification. I’d assume the EA application numbers reflect this course of action. Those choosing MIT over other schools seem inclined to apply EA directly - after all, about half (?) the US pool applies early.