Hello everyone! Can some MIT applicants or students share their experience writing the MIT essays? I'm finding it hard to get started and could use some inspiration or guidance.
Sure, happy to provide some guidance! The MIT essays are pretty unique among college applications—MIT is known for their more creative and thought-provoking prompts. Start by carefully reviewing each prompt and thinking about what it's really asking. Next, brainstorm what experiences or interests in your life link to these.
For example, the 'community' essay presents a chance for you to show what role you play in your community, the 'world' essay lets you explore your understanding of and place within larger environments, and the 'challenge' essay is an opportunity to talk about resilience and problem-solving skills.
In the 'major' essay, you're asked to discuss your chosen department or course at MIT. Here, specificity is key—try to connect your past experiences and future career goals to specific resources available at MIT. You could speak about a certain club, project, or course that aligns with your interests.
Don't be afraid to let your personality shine through, especially in the fun essay. MIT values students who are not just academically competent but also unique in their interests and hobbies. You can highlight some offbeat or niche aspects of your personality in this essay.
Most importantly, remember to be authentic in your responses. The purpose of these essays is to allow MIT to get to know you better and understand what makes you tick. Best of luck in your writing process!
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