Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

?

You apply to
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
through their application portal through the Common App
or Apply Texas
or the UC App
or Questbridge
.
Apply Texas
Apply Texas
Apply Texas B
Apply Texas C
Common App
Common App
UC App
UC App
Questbridge
Questbridge

When are

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

applications due?

Early Action:
November 1, 2024
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
Early Decision II:
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 6, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

?

There's also
0
optional essay(s).
There are no optional essays.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

essays?

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Overcoming a Challenge

Learning from challengesHow did you manage a situation or challenge that you didn’t expect? What did you learn from it?*

Word count:
225 words
or less.
Requirement:
Required

MIT: Why Major?

What field of study appeals to you the most right now? (Note: Applicants select from a drop-down list.) Tell us more about why this field of study at MIT appeals to you.

Word count:
100 words
or less.
Requirement:
Required

Contribution to Community

MIT brings people with diverse backgrounds together to collaborate, from tackling the world’s biggest challenges to lending a helping hand. Describe one way you have collaborated with others to learn from them, with them, or contribute to your community together.*

Word count:
225 words
or less.
Requirement:
Required

Activity of Choice

What do you do for fun?We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it. 150 words or fewer

Word count:
150 words
or less.
Requirement:
Required

Educational Journey

While some reach their goals following well-trodden paths, others blaze their own trails achieving the unexpected. In what ways have you done something different than what was expected in your educational journey?

Word count:
225 words
or less.
Requirement:
Required

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Tips for Writing Supplemental Essays

How to write the best supplemental essays.

Tip #1

Develop Your Personal Brand

Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.

Tip #2

Highlight Your Strengths

Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences

Tip #3

Add to Your Personal Score

Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.

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