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MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) Program
Overview
MITES Summer is a free, six-week residential program at MIT for high school juniors interested in STEM. Students take courses in math, life sciences, physics, humanities, and project-based electives, live on campus, and receive college admissions counseling and professional mentoring.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 182 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul6 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Cambridge, MA
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
11th
Acceptance
Selective admission. Applicants generally demonstrate passion for STEM through extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations, plus strong academic record.
Application requirements
Citizenship/Residency
U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a current US green card
Grade Level
High school junior (entering 11th grade)
Academic Record
Strong academic performance; transcript with GPA from grades 9-10 and first quarter of grade 11
Test Scores
Optional: SAT I, PSAT, ACT, AP, or ACT Aspire/PLAN encouraged but not required
Essays
6 short answer responses (max. 300 words each, except one at max. 400 words)
Recommendations
3 letters of recommendation from Math/Science teacher, Humanities teacher, and School counselor/administrator
STEM Passion
Demonstrated through extracurriculars, essays, and teacher recommendations
Cost & sessions
All program costs (tuition, room, board) covered by MIT donors, foundations, and corporations. Students pay only for transportation to/from MIT; travel scholarships available.
Financial aid
Travel scholarships available for MITES Summer students.
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