Match Requirements for:
Finalists who rank Massachusetts Institute of Technology
If you are a Finalist who ranked MIT, your National College Match application will be sent to MIT, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please view the FAQs for MIT Applicants or reach out to the school directly.
Match Requirements DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1 | ||
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MIT Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalist applications to MIT on October 18. MIT will import them into their application system and, once processed, will email instructions to each student on how to activate their application portal. The portal is where you will track the status of your application and submitted materials. |
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MIT QuestBridge Supplement & Required Materials |
If you’re named a Finalist and ranked MIT, they will contact you via email about accessing the MIT QuestBridge Supplement. You do not need to complete the MIT first-year application if you are a Finalist. If neither of your QuestBridge recommendations is from a math or science teacher, MIT strongly recommends that you ask an appropriate teacher to complete one for you. You will be able to add recommender information to your MIT QuestBridge Supplement and your recommender will receive directions on how to submit their letter. Along with the MIT QuestBridge Supplement, MIT requires an official school transcript (a transcript sent directly from a school official/counselor). If your counselor/school official already sent an official transcript through the QB application, no further action is needed. If you did not submit an official transcript with your QB application, you will have the option to request one in the MIT Application Portal after you fill out your QuestBridge supplement. |
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Test Scores SAT code: 3514 |
MIT requires either the SAT or the ACT from all first-year applicants. They do not require the ACT writing section or the SAT optional essay. If you take the same test multiple times, they will consider the highest score achieved in each section, so they can consider all applicants in their best light. They do not require applicants to officially send their SAT, ACT, or English proficiency test scores as part of their application. Instead, you will self-report your scores on the application, and MIT will verify scores upon enrollment. There will be an opportunity to update any test results that become available after your application is submitted. |
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Once you have submitted your application, you may be contacted for an interview by one of MIT's Educational Counselors (ECs) if there’s one available. If MIT is unable to offer you an interview with an EC, your interview will be waived and your application will not be adversely affected. |
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Optional Music, Art, Research or Maker Portfolios |
QuestBridge applicants can submit portfolios directly to MIT. The Creative Portfolios page has more information about how to submit. The deadline to submit is November 1, and fee waivers are available for any applicant not able to cover the submission fee. |
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2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 3514 |
Please select "Early Action" as your admission application type. If your parents are divorced or separated:
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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms for Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent (if applicable) |
Once you complete the CSS Profile, you will be given instructions on how to submit your parents’ 2022 federal tax returns through the College Board’s IDOC service. Please include all schedules, attachments, W-2 forms and other earning statements. Include both personal and business tax returns if applicable. If you have a non-custodial parent, they must also submit copies of their federal tax returns with all schedules, attachments, W-2 Forms, and other earnings statements. Please do not submit these materials directly to MIT, as they are not able to accept them. |
SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December) |
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2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 002178 |
The FAFSA will not be available until mid to late December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available. US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens. While completing the FAFSA, please use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool if possible to auto-fill some of your 2022 income information. |
Options following the Match | |
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Early Action |
Finalists who do not match with MIT will automatically be rolled into the Early Action process and students will receive a decision from MIT in mid-December. If a student wishes to roll into Regular Action instead, they must respond to the MIT form that is emailed to them in December. Please note that MIT's Early Action is non-binding and there is no advantage (or disadvantage) to applying Early or Regular Action. |
Regular Action |
Finalists who request to be considered in Regular Action will receive a decision in mid-March. In order to be considered for RA, students must respond to the MIT form that is emailed to them in December. |
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select MIT on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 3 - December 10. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to MIT (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your MIT Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalist applications to MIT on December 13. MIT will email you directions to set up your applicant portal, so that you can track the status of your materials you submit to MIT.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial aid materials by the applicable deadlines directly to MIT as detailed in the table below.
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Regular Decision Requirements: Admission Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 4 | |||
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Finalists who ranked MIT and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank MIT |
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MIT QuestBridge Supplement & Required Materials |
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Select "Regular Action" as the admissions round |
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Midyear Report (February Updates and Notes Form) |
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Official Transcript(s) |
Update including recent grades |
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Test Scores SAT code: 3514 |
Only if new scores to report |
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Math or Science Teacher Recommendation |
Strongly recommended if neither of your QuestBridge recommendations is from a math or science teacher. Refer to the instructions listed under #1 in the Match Requirements chart above to submit one. Please select “Regular Action” as your decision plan. |
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You may be contacted by one of MIT's Educational Counselors if there’s one available. |
You may be contacted by one of MIT's Educational Counselors if there’s one available. |
Regular Decision Requirements: Financial Aid Materials DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15 | |||
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Finalists who ranked MIT and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank MIT |
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2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 002178 |
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US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens. |
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2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 3514 |
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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms |
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Contact Information
MIT Contacts (regarding QuestBridge applications and general questions):
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Student Financial Services
More information on admissions requirements for MIT
More information on financial aid at MIT