MIT FAQ for application year 2010-2011 (with answers by MITChris)

<p>If faxing is the preferred method for all materials, then can I send my evaluation forms via fax also?</p>

<p>yes you can, mungo. </p>

<p>and sandro, either number will work, but we prefer 9184.</p>

<p>Hi MITChris,</p>

<p>I have two questions. First, our school offers no AP courses, but I took two AP tests anyways. Can I list the scores under the section that states to list the AP course and corresponding score?</p>

<p>Secondly, I know that MIT only requires a science and math subject test. Would sending in a history subject test (as well) be potentially helpful to my application?</p>

<p>@moonshine - Yes, you can list your AP scores. And yes, you can send in a history SAT II in addition to the required ones. MIT Admissions will place the most weight on required materials, of course, but it certainly won’t hurt :)</p>

<p>Hey MITChriss;
I’ve been looking about this for a long time…
Can u plz tell me:
I am an Indian Student
I’ve qualified 12th as per Indian Standard of education.
I’ve also qualified DOEACC O Level & DOEACC A Level…
WES states DOEACC A Level equivalent to 1 year undergraduate in US but this is as in 1999.
I don’t know whether the standard is changed or not.
But DOEACC A Level has recently been made equivalent to graduation in India.
So what shall i opt for admission in MIT… Plz help me with all this… I am really crazy to get into MIT to gain the practical knowledge…</p>

<p>I am an international student and I am completely new to this system.
I found this on the MIT website [MIT</a> Admissions | Blog Entry: “Early Action: Admitted”](<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/the_selection_process_application_reading_committee_and_decisions/early_action_admitted.shtml]MIT”>http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/the_selection_process_application_reading_committee_and_decisions/early_action_admitted.shtml)
It says “Congratulations and welcome to the class of 2015!” This is the year of 2010, does it mean that i have to apply for MIT 5 years in advance? And does it mean that i had already missed the period that i should apply?</p>

<p>I am sorry that this question sounds stupid but I am completely new to this and I am so confused.</p>

<p>The Class of “20xx” means that you will graduate that year (hopefully), but you apply 4 years before.
The deadline for 2015 is January 1st 2011.</p>

<p>@Brieelym This means that the new batch admissions (those who will leave in 2015) have started… We missed the 2014 batch as it was to be done before 1 Jan 2011… Gud Luck</p>

<p>Hey Chris,</p>

<p>I got accepted into MIT EA; however, I just realized that my schedule changed from the one I reported to MIT when I submitted my application (I dropped an independent study of Statistics due to scheduling conflicts). Do I need to contact anyone from admissions noting this or is it enough to send in my mid-year report w/ the new schedule? (Also, will my admission be in jeopardy because of this?)</p>

<p>silverlining- I had a similar question. Chris said that it shouldn’t be much of a problem but to email <a href=“mailto:admissions@mit.edu”>admissions@mit.edu</a> after January 3rd just to be sure.</p>

<p>Hello, Chris</p>

<p>I have sent all my documents via mail on December 20th. In the DHL Tracking page, however, it indicates that the package is currently “Scheduled for delivery as agreed”. As I am a little worried about whether the package will arrive properly at the Admissions Office, I would like to know if you guys really set any “date for delivery” as referred in the DHL Tracking page.</p>

<p>Thank you so far and Merry Christmas!</p>

<p>Sandro Rodrigues</p>

<p>Thanks peab2011!</p>

<p>it’ll be fine sandro</p>

<p>So this may be somewhat of a stupid question, but it is looking like at least one of my teacher recommendations is going to be late (postmarked after Jan 1). I’m doing what I can about this, but I still think it’ll be late. Who’ll MIT still accept the recommendations or are they real sticklers for deadlines?</p>

<p>^They’re more lenient when it comes to recommendations being sent in late because generally it’ll be the teacher’s responsibility and they know teachers have a lot on their hands. But try and get it in as soon as you can after the deadline, preferably by fax. There’s a high likelihood they’ll still accept it - but no guarantees.</p>

<p>Ok, yeah faxing it does seem like a good idea.</p>

<p>Hello MITChris,</p>

<p>I have a question about the music supplement. According the website, a letter of recommendation from a current teacher is required. However, I haven’t met my private teacher for several weeks, do I really have to send in a recommendation? If yes, is it okay to send it after January 1st? Thanks!</p>

<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I wanted to know if my application will be rejected if I don’t have a science/math teacher rec. I applied via QuestBridge regular and was unaware about the Evaluation A/B requirements until yesterday (i.e. too late to ask a science/math teacher). Will it be ok to have a teacher send one in by the Jan 7th or something? Will MIT give a few days or so to send in missing/not sent things? Thanks.</p>

<p>@doberhound - </p>

<p>that’s fine, just fax them in ASAP.</p>

<p>@rotation - </p>

<p>no, don’t worry about the letter. the CD/recording is more important. </p>

<p>@paosid - </p>

<p>we do require a math/sci teacher rec. you should have a teacher send one in ASAP. the 7th/8th-ish would be fine.</p>

<p>MITChris, did you receive my PM?</p>