Why is the admission rate for international applicants much lower?

[nikki93]

<p>From [this</a> page](<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/international_applicants_helpful_tips/index.shtml]this”>http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/international_applicants_helpful_tips/index.shtml):

In the MIT freshman admissions process, you are considered an international applicant if you are not a citizen or a permanent resident (Green Card holder) of the United States. (Please note that if you have already entered university you must apply to MIT as a transfer student.)

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