How I got into MIT: Alumni and students share their acceptance stories

MIT alumni and students share their memories of getting accepted to MIT on Pi Day. Learn more on Slice of MIT about Pi Day traditions at the Institute: bit.ly/2T5Be0Z

[@WhitneyShelton]

My parents' reaction if I ever got into MIT: "You're a wizard, Harry!"

[@globalcloud6146]

Please contact with me.i need help

[@78anurag]

@@globalcloud6146 Go to a therapist

[@vishva_de_zoysa]

that's awesome 😂

[@corneldutta]

"How I got into MIT?" Nope. This video is about "How I felt after getting an acceptance from MIT"

[@arzachelengraver759]

Cornel Dutta yup, misleading title

[@patrickwilson3429]

totally agree

[@4ncrblz]

It is misleading...except, I think the answer is: you get in by applying. I think it is trying to encourage students to APPLY, because you can't get in without applying.

[@pidayrocks2235]

It is misleading, but I think unintentionally so. I think by "how I" they meant "the moment I" got in. Basically it is "how" they first came in contact with getting into MIT.

[@dalila3182]

I agree

[@voiwithad]

A MIT acceptance letter to me is like a Hogwarts acceptance letter.

[@mayank1252]

Trang Nguyen unreal

[@reinalto]

Neanderthal lol

[@manojshukla5324]

You mean to say...It does not exist??

[@sallyrogers8023]

OMG yess nerds unite and follow our dreams because MIT is like a magical dream to me

[@tobias2974]

Trang Nguyen Fuck Hogwarts , MIT would be 50x better

[@ansrhl9448]

For everyone who couldn't make it to MIT: Everyone at MIT is a good engineer, but a good engineer can come from anywhere.

[@AnshuKumar-bk3jp]

100% true.

[@adityajoshi9207]

Thank u bro

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

"Everyone at MIT is a good engineer." You sure about that?

[@claughlin]

Course 15 :)

[@TheMounten1]

@@GillAgainsIsland12 Definetely

[@random-0]

best line ever " you are going to learn same math , or anything but the real thing matters is who you are surrounded by make the difference"

[@Meow_Ag47]

direct quotations are only used if you're directly quoting someone. Not when you butcher the quote.

[@vimleshhada4340]

I have taken screenshot of your comment because whoever said it it's pure gold no no pure diamond and I don't want to forget it👍

[@standupCoding]

This I know is true because I’ve personally experienced it.

[@blackbird8010]

@@Meow_Ag47 i

[@doctoralimd]

That last statement was absolutely on point. Going to a great school is not about getting a good education, because these days you can get a good education from home or your local public university. At a school like MIT you have access to world renowned professors, leaders in their fields, and an awesome group of colleagues to spend 4 years with.

[@hothotheat3000]

It’s a helluva networking tool, with Harvard being in town.

[@LuKang09]

Since 8 years old I’ve been wanting to go to MIT, and I even wrote a letter to the school. When I got one back, the joy I felt was immeasurable

[@ukaz1400]

What was your GPA?

[@liftingisfun2350]

@@ukaz1400 6

[@shika4522]

@@liftingisfun2350 damn genius

[@mahmudulshuvo7826]

"It's who you surrounded by that makes the difference!" This felt like the most positive thing I've ever heard in my life...

[@Neutron91939]

I got into MIT . . . . . . through the gate

[@shaikhfaqrunnisha2520]

Jimmy Harry that's great! congratulations :)

[@sajidrasheed6648]

jimmy. how much you score in Gate?

[@rationalbeing17]

If I am guessing right the two have humiliated themselves... Through THE gate....

[@ThatDentistChic]

Jimmy Harry gate exam or The Gate?😂

[@sajidrasheed6648]

use common sense

[@ronwilliams357]

I got in with only 1320 SAT (740 math 580 verbal it was called at the time), 3.8 GPA (top 10% but not valedictorian), small town no-name public school, white male, hardly any extracurriculars, no sports, BUT I did get an 'A' at a local university where I took Calculus my senior year, and an 'A' at Harvard Summer School my junior year for intro to computer science. I think that helped (showed I was prepared for college level material), plus I had started a computer supplies and repair business that was doing pretty well. They were and maybe still are really big on entrepreneurship (most my friends from there have gone on to create multiple major startups). Just shows you don't have to be an absolute genius to get in, they're looking for people with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. BUT be prepared to work hard/play hard. Fast classes (few people ever have questions, they just understand everything) and 4-6 hours of homework every weeknight. It's intense but wow the prestige it carries on your resume. I got job offers at every job I ever applied to.

[@obaidulkhan9538]

Legend 🤞

[@moona_rue]

Amazing feats! I’m thinking of doing some research papers and drawings to submit in my application for the architecture major. Going to dual enroll in the summer to boost my gpa and let’s hope for the best 🤞🏼

[@twintek1099]

when should I start with all that extra, out of school shit. I've still got 3 years to prepare, but idk when to start everything.

[@ArpanDatta101]

Nobody answered the question.

[@pidayrocks2235]

I'll answer it. I got in by doing what I loved and proactively seeking out opportunities. Sure you need to have good grades, but everyone knows that isn't enough. The key is to show you are the best at what you do... whether that be writing or robotics. Pure effort and dedication most certainly comes through in the application, particularly because of the additional portfolios they provide. Do what you love and be the best at it you can possibly be.

[@salt_spicy]

"Answers may vary."

[@sumayyarehman99]

+Pi Day Rocks Are u a students from MIT?

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

It's because they don't really know. The only way to know is to be in the room with the admissions team that makes that decision. If Harvard is any model, then I'm sure you would be shocked to discover how subjective it really is. Hopefully, MIT doesn't follow that model.

[@stillacrack5496]

Yeah you're correct.

[@satyamptodkar2479]

Shouldn't the title of video be a little different than what it is?

[@andrewofaiur]

it should just be "I got into MIT"

[@arzouawlad1629]

MIT is my dream school since I was a sophmore. I never thought I would be able to apply. Now watching this exactly one week prior of the pi day :) Will add an edit to the comment no matter what the decision is.

[@geniusjosh3720]

Can't wait for the result!

[@premchhetri1960]

What's the result?

[@dhruw9935]

Whats the update

[@DYtechnicalgyan]

Please give an update 🙏

[@zeeshanomar8137]

What's the update ?

[@luvsilly60]

I got in. When I was in Cambridge, I walked right in. I did the same thing at Stanford and bought a T shirt.

[@lorklorkman7937]

My MIT acceptance seemed to be dependent on what the review board believed i would be bringing to MIT. I achieved an overall 1587 on the SAT and submitted what i consider one of my top 2 essays ever written in my life. However, the interview is what got me in. I excel in astrophysics and took a model and my published work of my theory on higher life as it pertains to the continued development of the multiverse in relation to supermassive black holes and beyond. It's my theory which requires a very open mind but the review board was very impressed and needless to say is what got me in. Remember originality, creativity, and intelligence will get you in guys.

[@Kino_Cartoon]

Is there some way to read your essay? It sounds amazing =D!!! I mean it sounds interesting 🧐

[@josephlee392]

How do you know it’s the interview that got you in? Did MIT Admissions tell you? As far as MIT Admissions tells everyone, they do a holistic review of everyone’s applications, meaning that no one will be accepted just because of an individual thing. It’s great you published a theory, but I just wanted to stress holistic admissions here, and that you and no one else can really know why you were accepted.

[@QuantumSecureCrypto]

He's trolling, guys. 1587 on the SAT is an impossible score.

[@cloroxbleach7554]

You can only get SAT scores that end with 0 (1550, 1230, 1400, 1600 (max score), 1100 etc.) You get the idea.

[@blackbird8010]

@@cloroxbleach7554 what

[@TheRishabhkumar]

"When I got into MIT"

[@heythere160]

Rishabh Kumar I keep seeing you all over KZbin.

[@akshayh5281]

Rishabh Kumar never

[@samajlo4336]

@@heythere160 Illuminati confirmed

[@casselizabethxx]

Going to start studying real hard to get in. Rising 9th grader here!

[@Kentainmb]

Cassthebrave good luck!!!

[@rohitjain9080]

Bravo!

[@christophermonacelli9731]

Cassthebrave Im currently studying computer science in MIT. If you want to apply here make sure you watch some YesRenau videos on KZbin she really inspired me to focus a lot more than anything on school make sure you're good at all kinds of math and be sure to convince them to accept you into MIT they are looking for real effort, so good luck to you.

[@benjaminkern8076]

Are you a first year student? And are you from the USA?

[@justrinat2207]

Please do not falter in your dreams, worst indecision you will ever commit. Instead double your efforts when it gets tough or it gets boring, have in mind that day when you receive that acceptance letter!

[@alonsoperez6086]

This give me the chills and headaches 🤣😖. Good luck to all applicants for next year, I hope I get in! (It's my dream!)

[@amritasingh5779]

So what happened? Did you get in?

[@alonsoperez6086]

@@amritasingh5779 Unfortunately I did not end up getting into any of my dream schools, right now I am an undergraduate at NYIT, but I still have hopes to study at MIT someday 😁

[@PrudentialViews]

Good luck to you!

[@janexianne8584]

MIT is really worth dreaming for.. I wish I could step in there.. 😭

[@mahmouddesokey3818]

You may learn the same material anywhere but It is who you are surrounded by that makes the difference .

[@khandokernuzhatrafaislam3516]

It's just amazing how I had the exact same feelings and thoughts, I guess that's that one moment of dream coming true, you know?

[@bicboie96]

Right now I'm in Grade 11th and my dream college is Mit Looking forward to it,hope so my hardwork pays off.

[@jinhopark4590]

Cool video! One day I'm gonna be at MIT. Have a nice pi day everyone!

[@maousama5617]

I m gonna be with ya buddy, We ll surely meet there.

[@rr-rl5fh]

Sure you are buddy

[@kalyani9153]

@@maousama5617 how r u gonna do it...i wish i had an idea

[@romaniac205x7]

Are you there yet?

[@saketnaik1]

Yoo how'd life go?

[@user-ht7ln1dn6p]

It was my first choice, and going there changed my life immeasurably for the better.

[@1manisha]

I GOT MIT IN JUST 7 MONTHS HEHEHEHEH,,,,,,,,,,,I WAS PREPARING TO JEE ADVANCE FOR IIT BOMBAY. BUT THEN IN LAST 6-7 MONTHS I STARTED PREPARING FOR SAT AND I WAS ALSO DOING JEE THEN I GOT 97 PERCENT IN JEE + I WROTE ESSAY AND ALL GAVE INTERVIEW AND GOT SELECTED//////////////// NOW IM DOING COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENG.

[@indiantonystark6493]

Wow bro. I too got 98 percentile in jee mains. All the best for ur future.

[@Shootingbloodfromyourc0ck]

Congrats

[@ericlind6581]

The key is to demonstrate “intellectual maturity”. Do things on your free time that show that you are passionate about learning. Yes you need to have very good to great grades and test scores but those in themselves won’t get you in. Lastly, in order to prove that you are who you are, you need good recommendation letters. So plan on finding projects where you can be mentored so that that person can champion you.

[@jibraniqbal7830]

my heart is beating crazzzy while watching this video.

[@pandorawang2200]

Congrats, you are so lucky and wish you all spend a great college life.

[@naomikiros2018]

This is my dream school and I just started High School this year and want to be in the space program❤️

[@patraaa]

one of my goals is getting an acceptance in MIT.am not expecting to get it but gonna do my best to pave the way for this university............

[@pranjalr162]

One of my cousins got both into MIT and Harvard. and its a big flex for me as well :))

[@havok4738]

manifesting this even though i have 2.5 years to wait for

[@miesokim9]

same 😭

[@ramizr]

I wish I can scream with joy with the news that I'm selected for MIT .

[@sssproductions123]

omg congrats!!

[@twintek1099]

The problem with MIT admissions... isn't the low acceptance rate, it's the fact that almost everyone who applies deserves to go there and is fully capable of getting in. It's completely out of your hands whether the cookie crumbles in your favour or not.

[@arianarosales8788]

This is my dream and hopefully one day with a lot of hard work I will accomplish it.

[@SILVULLO]

I got a national scholarship from an Italian Telecommunications Company Italtel and I could start my Master of Science Management at MIT Sloan School in 1990. A dream. When I graduated in 1992 and it seemed to me such a short time.

[@sanilx7]

I'll also apply for MIT.! hope to get in the best place! (INDIAN)

[@vrushabhkoli8386]

Same here I am will be also applying this year(INDIAN)

[@saneeka0507]

Try It! It's Insane! Hey... So are you giving the SAT to apply for MIT ?

[@2531Prasad]

what exams do you take for that ? I am sure you have to take gre first. then what ?

[@saneeka0507]

Prasad Bankar GRE only if you are going there for your masters.. it's SAT if u want to go there after 12th

[@IronShogun]

guys plzz tell me the procedure and which exams to take am also indian wanna study at "mit"...

[@swostikpati7505]

This video gave me literal goosebumps

[@JustinBrandt]

This is so my dream! I will apply here!

[@patelvidhu4840]

Mit is dream of so many people.

[@christophermonacelli9731]

Patel Vidhu Im studying computer science in MIT.

[@Hindifacts1]

Christopher Monacelli how I can get into MIT

[@tobias2974]

Christopher Monacelli teach me your Ways of the math..

[@mianimran5985]

Really mit is simply a place of genious...

[@Zhaosijie]

Whether I got in or not, I gonna sit here no matter what.

[@cmdmd]

I got the acceptance letter in 1991, I was 15 still. ;). I used it to leverage some benefits at home and with the family. Lol Still have the letter. Events happened that led me away from engineering and into Dental Medicine. Pretty happy with the result.

[@yyy00777]

Hey man, I really need to get in touch with people like you. Can I have your Instagram?

[@rayfadhilbassamfaisal3662]

I'm interested to get into MIT but it seems just impossible for me... :((

[@restitutororbis964]

ray mcknight Passion and Motivation is the best Dedication. If you have both, you will absolutely make it in because its something you will work for, not something you hope to get. We will see though.

[@mit3da9yo]

When I got the acceptance letter, I just kinda lied down for a while and took a long walk outside to cool my head.... Still can't believe I got in....

[@yyy00777]

Hello mate. I really appreciate your effort and the hard work you'd have put in to get in. I really need to get in touch with highly disciplined people like you. Is there any way by which we can talk, like can I get your Instagram please?

[@mit3da9yo]

@@yyy00777 Hey, we can just talk here if it is short. I don't have Instagram account nor any social media accounts (no, really).

[@Nova-m8d]

Apparently, nobody at MIT can comprehend the subject of "how" they got into MIT. Focus.

[@techsynch8187]

Just 4 more years to get into MIT!!

[@alfredthepatientxcvi]

3 years now?

[@anynomouse]

1 year ?

[@techsynch8187]

@@anynomouse Nope, life got fucked up. No more MIT. Heck, no more college as well fml.

[@anynomouse]

@@techsynch8187 oh! sorry to hear that :(

[@swimmingshi]

Hey mate, college isn't everything, I have graduated 3 years now and had a shitty job. I am starting to learn code by myself and looking forward to getting a degree somehow. And searched for the Mit in KZbin just for fun sake and image something beautiful:)

[@donna2569]

I am in 8th grade, and I am so worried Since 7th grade MIT is my dream and even tough I am not even in High School and I didn’t apply (well obviously) I am so worried about it

[@anusha5412]

7 more days!! The anticipation is killing me haha

[@zobayerislam7132]

Update us if u got in

[@phillyplastic1601]

Did you get in nigga?

[@Andreas4696]

@@phillyplastic1601 Nah, the anticipation killed him in the end.

[@StarMidnight]

@@Andreas4696 😂

[@kiklrgggyhh5796]

@@Andreas4696 😂

[@omkarsatghare8172]

1:34 boy you seriously said that ...lol

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

I died at that point. XD

[@rohitkrshna5891]

Omkar Satty and

[@Anthony-lr4bk]

I got into MIT aswell. The Mississippi Institute of Trucking.

[@private_world]

🤣🤣

[@omarmarei6677]

I'm currently 12- surprising? sure. But believe me when I say that one day I will get into the Massachussets Institute of Technology, even though I'm an International Student. All I can do for now is- work. I just started focusing on programming and I put in anywhere from 2-9 hours on a daily basis. Wish me luck! #MIT'25 #IAmComing

[@vimleshkumarkanaujiya]

And one of the students in this video founded "Dropbox".

[@vimleshkumarkanaujiya]

@Jahongir Rakhimjonov Search his name on Google. His name is Drew Houston, just do the same as I said earlier above, then you will see that the same person is on here. And you can also find his education that he completed at MIT [Massachusetts Institute of Technology]

[@alitanha4160]

I hope I could be accepted in mit

[@topy706]

maybe i can get into MIT as a janitor

[@lucasm4299]

MIT. USA 🇺🇸 Let's get progressing.

[@ChristGodinyouItrust]

Doing something great with your MIT education SHOULD BE THE LIFELONG DREAM. It is a pity if the dream is getting an acceptance letter from a school. At the end of the day, MIT is just another top/great school. I.e. A kid who only has a very slim chance of getting into UC Irvine will cherish the acceptance letter just like an elite student would with his MIT acceptance. The height of the joy (max value) is the same even though they are very different situations.

[@tchit8792]

And then there's me who didn't apply because I "knew" I wasn't getting in. *sigh*

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Let's hope that ALL those accepted to MIT got accepted for academic MERIT only, and not politics. However, given Harvard's turn toward more subjective and political criteria I fear their contagion is spreading to other once great institutions.

[@ht053]

Thank you for the vedio, it help us to encourage and motivate me that a student form poor family can try for MIT

[@ritik84629]

I rushed into the gate and guard didn't stopped me! that's how I get into it.

[@gaughrfield]

I WANNA GO TO MIT IM 11 ITS GONNA BE YEARS BUT I REALLY JUST WANT THAT ONE THING IN LIFE

[@starinsky2873]

MIT+Havard:How did you get accepted in this university? Me:I hacked your Email to get myself accepted to university.

[@anynomouse]

Is it legal ?

[@dontminditsjustme4493]

“What happened after I got into MIT”

[@kechba8334]

I'm 12 and I'm going to the highest level high school in the Netherlands, IM COMING MIT!!!!

[@sandman.38]

Goodluck doggo king

[@ErBistecca96]

you will save the world.

[@foodieexpress9349]

Doge The King You can do it!

[@thechannelthatdoesnotexist5834]

Me too!!!

[@sallyrogers8023]

Same I'm 12 too MIT is my dream

[@Squid-do2sn]

Hopefully I'll make it here too someday😥😥

[@Peter-cj5tm]

AWESOME. JUST AWESOME.

[@amyprecociouslake4806]

I have an RCA tablet. What I need is a camera. When I take photos with the tablet it's shaky. It would be nice to have a camera that matches my tablet. I don't use those cards. U just plug in the camera and download . Things I would say to MIT.

[@aksekibi5639]

I do wanna feel that feeling too. If I could get into, I will take a video too. Would you like to get a video from me, MIT Admission Office? If yes, I hope, just accept me, than I will :)

[@empty3776]

This is just so awesome. ..love it👌

[@itsworkinprogress]

Being able to study at MIT would be dream, but I'm from Europe, I already have a job.... I would need an opportunity for a 1-2 years degree in something related to IT that is funded and I guess, there is nothing like that.... If it never happens, I still have edX :)

[@samarthsai9530]

Was hoping to see something that could have helped.

[@cbs5357]

And after all these years, I’ve wondered what have they achieved ? Do they have a well paid job ?

[@zhicovers]

It's my biggest big dream to be in mit too for 2021

[@sxlkxy5382]

I got accepted into UW Wisconsin - Madison. Which is ranked 42 out of 1000 in the country

[@yyy00777]

Hello mate. I really appreciate your effort and the hard work you'd have put in to get in. I really need to get in touch with highly disciplined people like you. Is there any way by which we can talk, like can I get your Instagram please?

[@sharadskywalker]

I wanted to know what exactly they did to get into MIT like projects, test scores, SOP etc.. But just got unwanted fluff

[@soumyaneelmanna3097]

Then you have a heart attack seeing their tuition fees

[@SiddhantDubey]

That is actually a myth. MIT has one of the best financial aid programs in the nation. Lots of students go there for free if they can't afford the tuition. Research financial aid

[@NurseNick420]

Those who get accepted into these prestigious schools usually end up going there for free or for very low cost. Few people who attend prestigious schools end up with student debt. And if they do, they'll likely get a job immediately after graduation and be able to pay off that amount

[@saadsakibkazi7652]

inspiring video

[@des9497]

my mom is making me do a project on how to get into mit even tho mit is like 8 years away

[@satishreddy3012]

I am indian I want to do masters in MIT. I want to know procedure how to enter in MIT can anyone explain

[@chandan.shah2333]

1:10 Bibek Pandit student from nepal

[@user-bc2om3eg6h]

I wish I would be the one too so say this but come back to the real life harshu I will still try as they did because I believe in inventing not working on other machine whole life and earn some one so ya I m a mechanical engineering student done diploma just want to make this message to my memories under this video of M.I.T

[@farzanawasi9954]

1:46 francis ngannou was at MIT 😂

[@samsally6688]

Which years GPA is MIT going to look for while applying?

[@MsLCgirl88]

0:45 Ceri!! I recognized her from Michael Aranda's vlogs!

[@MsLCgirl88]

0:47

[@kennytheripper2526]

Once MIT rejected my application letter, and I replied that I rejected their opinion. Asked them to reconsider, and made them sure I will be coming from 1st semester.

[@biswayan_here]

Lmao

[@unicock8268]

I got into MIT, as a janitor

[@anwitmondal6417]

1:23 isn't that Drew Houston? Co founder of Dropbox ?

[@tuckervskele8024]

Thank you

[@Gibbon_dog]

I have been dreaming of entering MIT since i was 11 right now i’m on my 2nd year of high school, i have straight A’s and. 4.0 GPA (no AP yet) any advice?

[@Andreas4696]

Don't fuck up your essays with clichés and tropes. Oh, and to add, a high SAT score will obviously be extremely important.

[@Beka4ever]

I want to enter to MIT and I can do it.

[@rakgadim.mohlala1324]

I'm gonna apply and let y'all know how goes.

[@pragyathakur579]

did u got in???

[@whenthethebeansstrikeback6728]

I really want it get in!! (I'm young, 13 young)

[@rthelionheart]

Try getting accepted at Oxford University...

[@Dumplingjuice]

In my next life i will go to MIT....

[@bonickcherian6047]

Massachusetts Technology has the Best Teachers like God. Hope I get a job too

[@symplegg9817]

i did not know the CEO of dropbox went to mit 1:23

[@Cobra-yo7fx]

Nice video!

[@mamadoumountaghabalde5114]

How much cost a one year study at MIT ?

[@muhammedeminkose4775]

I have an act score of 23, I have an act math score of 33, IELTS score of 7.5, I attended the robotics course, I am currently in the process of establishing a company, my gpa grade is 2.6, I love maths and software. do you think I will be accepted?

[@marwashams2635]

I'm an international student , how can I have a full funded scholarship at MIT ?!

[@xerp7626]

I wish I can be one of them one day