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MIT Class of 2027 is higher this year at 5.74% vs 4.71% last year !!!!
Why did they nearly 3000 drop in EA applications this year? Simple. It's because MIT now requires either the SAT or ACT to apply. Therefore they had 20% fewer applicants this year due to that singular change in admissions requirements. I anticipate that other peer institutions like CalTech, Harvey Mudd, VTech, and Olin, all are getting more applications because they are still test-optional.
2027 MIT (EA) 11,924 685 5.74%
2026 MIT (EA) 14,781 697 4.71%
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@Anonymous1232 years ago
I don't understand where you saw Georgia Tech listed as test-optional.
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Great point!! However, GaTech isn't test-optional as far as I know. They weren't test-optional last year too. They claim it as a way to 'filter' applications, even though it won't determine an acceptance/rejection. Many more universities like Purdue are test-optional but they highly suggest taking the SAT/ACT and sending them results.