We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it.
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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world’s biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc.
250 words
Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations?
250 words
Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why?
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Tell us about the most significant challenge you’ve faced or something important that didn’t go according to plan. How did you manage the situation?
250 words