What is the minimum GPA for MIT?

I'm a hardworking student, but I worry that a couple of bad grades might have pulled my GPA down. Is there a minimum GPA requirement for MIT? Will one or two not-so-great grades drastically affect my chances?

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) doesn't have a minimum GPA requirement for admission stated on their website. Because of their holistic review, admissions officers consider more than just your GPA. They take into account your coursework, extracurriculars, essays, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores.

However, MIT is known to be intensely competitive when it comes to admissions, with most accepted students having high GPAs. The 50% middle range for accepted students tends to be around 3.8-4.0 (unweighted), although there is still some range and exceptions can be made for outstanding candidates who fall below this.

In terms of a few not-so-great grades, that won't necessarily disqualify you, but it might depend on when these grades were earned and in what subjects. If they were in your earlier high school years and you've since shown improvement or if they were in classes not related to your intended major, it might not impact your application as much.

Again, remember that MIT's admission process is holistic, so they will consider your entire application, not just one or two grades. If your GPA isn't as strong as you'd like, it will be important to highlight other areas of your application where you excel, such as your extracurricular activities or essays - areas where you can demonstrate your passion, your intellectual curiosity, your initiative, and your leadership skills.