How can I get into MIT from India?

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Akanksha Malhotra | Contributor-Level 10

8 months ago

MIT is one of the most selective schools in the world. With an acceptance rate of 4.8%, it is very difficult to secure admission here. So, one needs to have an excellent profile to get into MIT. Indian students applying to MIT need to submit the following documents.

Official school transcripts
SAT or

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Akash Gaur | Contributor-Level 10

10 months ago

MIT is arguably the best university in the world, but with an acceptance rate of 4.5%, students must demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their education, not just school and college level academics, but good grades in standardized test scores such as SAT or ACT, language tests and more.

Also an

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Chandra Shekhar | Contributor-Level 9

7 months ago

MIT admission is highly competitive because of its low acceptance rate. Indian students applying to MIT need to submit the following documents.

Official school transcripts
SAT or ACT scores
English language proficiency proof
A statement of purpose
the latest Resume
Essays and personal statements
A letter o

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Subhrajeet Harichandan | Contributor-Level 9

a year ago

To get admission at MIT, Indian students must have a good academic profile and meet the program requirements. MIT is one of the most selective schools in the world because of acceptance rate of 4.8% for the class of 2027. Therefore, one needs to have an excellent profile to get into MIT. Indian stud

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Yogesh Kumar | Beginner-Level 1

a year ago

letter of recommendation kiska chahie aur resume me kya chahie and me rajasthan ke ek chote se village se aya hu kya mera koi chance hai mit jane ka

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