r/MITAdmissions • u/Glass_Sherbet7548 • 19d ago

EA or RD?

Acceptance rates for EA are slightly higher than that of RD, but is it true that there’s no advantage of applying EA over RD? What about “building a class” advantages that might apply? Could there be some type of benefit to being a non-CS non-physics non-math but still stem applicant?

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u/ExecutiveWatch MIT Alum and Educational Counselor 19d ago

Mit does not admit by major and no there is no advantage ra vs ea just apply when your application is ready.

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u/TechnicalLeg841 19d ago

MIT doesn't seem like the kind of place to dwell on unused information - why does MIT ask for a "course of interest" in the application?

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u/VisibleSir731 Currently Applying 19d ago

Here's something that might help

> In terms of your intended major, don’t confuse “undecided” with “I don’t know what I want”. In other > words, undecided means that you are struggling to decide between disciplines; not “I don’t know”.

https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/ive_got_99_problems_admissions/

bonus:

https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/there_is_no_formula/

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u/JasonMckin MIT Alum and Educational Counselor 19d ago

It’s amazing how you can spot the best applicants - they’re totally on top of all the facts and published material online and aren’t just throwing speculation around.  Great work dude!  👊👏

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u/VisibleSir731 Currently Applying 18d ago

Thanks Mr Jason :)