MIT application deadline info?

Freaking out a little bit here, guys. I've been working on my application to MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) like crazy, but I'm not sure about the exact deadline. If I were to send my whole application in late, would they consider it at all? Or is it strict?

For MIT, they offer two different deadlines through the Early Action and Regular Decision application processes. Early Action applications must be submitted by November 1, while the Regular Decision deadline is usually around January 4 - the exact date can vary slightly year to year, so you'll want to double-check on MIT's admissions website, but is always in early January.

MIT has a strict policy on deadlines and your application must arrive by the deadline. Anything that arrives past the deadline will not be looked at. This includes all parts of your application: grades, standardized test scores, recommendation letters, essays, and your application form itself.

The deadlines are final, and aren't flexible. They encourage you to complete your part of the application well in advance of the deadline to avoid any technical difficulties or other issues.

So, ensure that all parts of your application are submitted before their respective deadlines, and make sure you're keeping track of everything that needs to be sent. An application checklist can be a helpful way of managing this process.

On a separate note, if you want tips on how to ensure the application you submit to MIT is as strong as possible, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their application essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-mit-application-essays/. At highly selective schools like MIT, the essays are often just the thing that distinguishes one qualified applicant from another.

Good luck with your application process!