Top Tier Admissions
With an acceptance rate of just 4.8%, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)—the Cambridge-based STEM and Engineering powerhouse—has a lower acceptance rate than most Ivies. For the Class of 2027, only 1,291 students were admitted from among 26,914 applicants. This level of selectivity is even more striking considering that applying to MIT requires a special […]
This spring, many university press releases proclaim record-breaking volume and lowest admit rates in their history. The elite college admissions landscape has never been more competitive (or more confusing for applicants to navigate). To kick off our new series on Regular Decision acceptance rates, we’re covering the newly released Class of 2028 acceptance rate for […]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is currently ranked as the #2 university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is best known for its scientific and technical research. The MIT community ethos is clearly stated on the Admissions + Aid website: “Intensely curious and driven to explore, the people of MIT value […]
Founded in 1861 to accelerate the nation’s industrial revolution, MIT’s motto is “mens et manus,” or “mind and hand,” signifying the fusion of academic knowledge with practical purpose. Truly without rival, MIT faculty and graduates have invented fundamental technologies, launched new industries, and created millions of American jobs. As noted on its website, “the MIT […]
Post by: Dr. Kristen Willmott We are working with our grad school applicants who are putting the final touches on their applications, as well as new applicants who are seizing the day and applying to graduate school in this unprecedented time, or as we’ve called it, the best year in history to apply to graduate school. Some […]
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