Does anyone know when the MIT regular decision interviews usually take place? I'm anxious thinking about it and want to prepare ahead of time. Any tips on the interview process would be great too!
MIT's regular decision interviews typically take place from December through January. Remember, though, not all students are granted interviews since it's dependent on the availability of alumni volunteers in your area. If you are selected for an interview, MIT will contact you directly, so make sure to keep an eye on your email and check your spam folder just in case.
Regarding preparation, be ready to discuss why you're interested in MIT specifically and how you might contribute to the MIT community. Additionally, you'll want to articulate your academic interests, extracurricular involvement, and any goals you have for the future.
Remember, the purpose of the interview for MIT (and most colleges) is more to provide additional context for your application and less about assessing your qualifications -- those are examined in your application itself. So it's less like an interview for a job, and more like a conversation where you're trying to get to know each other.
Just be yourself, be honest, and relax. The interviewers just want to get to know you better, they're not trying to trip you up or stress you out. Good luck!
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