MIT Essays

MIT's application prompts request responses on:

• Activities for pleasure (100 words max)
• Department/program interest (100 words max)
• Creativity demonstration (200-250 words)
• Personal background and aspirations (200-250 words)
• Challenges overcome (200-250 words)
• Optional additional information (200-250 words)

Featured MIT Applications

John Smith (2014) - EECS / English Literature

Acceptances: MIT, Harvard, Stanford

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Nina (2016) - Computer Science

The visible essays demonstrate technical depth, interdisciplinary interests, and entrepreneurial experience among admitted students.