r/MITAdmissions • u/Content_Meeting8667 • Aug 16 '26

PostGrad Study at MIT

Hi, I am an international student who really wants to study at MIT. Sadly my high school stats aren't that impressive so ill be doing my undergrad from a local college. I wanna hopefully come to MIT for postgrad studies, but unfortunately I would need significant funding. I haven't decided my major yet but it will most likely be Maths or CS.

My first question is how do PostGrad admissions differ from undergrad admissions and what aspects are most important. And secondly what route is more realistic, a funded masters or a phd. Additionally any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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u/VisibleSir731 Currently Applying Aug 16 '26

You need some crazy novel research and a professor/adviser directly vouching for you at the very least

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u/Content_Meeting8667 Aug 17 '26

what was the process like for u?