Its basically set of cards with quotes and set of characteristics MIT looks for, a checklist and a booklet on how to apply.
Lol lets face it a lot of people may have gotten that. But. I like to think that I am special. Probably the closest thing to an acceptance letter that I or mostly anyone can get to.
Thanks Chris if you read this
That’s a sign MIT would like you to apply. Not many students get that invitation. I hope you’ll submit an application.
Thanks.
“That does put a little smile on my face”
@brassratter, I thought these cards and brochures in the mail don’t mean anything… sort of spam mail… unless you were joking ? my daughter got really excited after reading one of them that said that students are allowed to have cats at some dorms… that made her day - she was ready to apply just because of that!?
I wouldn’t put much weight on it at all. It’s marketing.
I know I presumed that but it’s just one bit happiness as mentioned before probably the closest thing to an acceptance letter?
But it’s not even close to an acceptance letter at all. Don’t want to burst your happiness bubble but it’s better to be realistic and grounded through the process.
Sorry, but you haven’t applied yet. What do you think they know about you?
Enjoy it for what it is. But you have a lot of hard work yet to go. Have you even read the MIT blogs? Do you know what they want?
I started an application already way back in August probably the day it was opened. Matter of fact I am waiting to hear back from feewaivers team to reply than I will turn in my app for part 1. I do and have read thier blogs. I dont know what the look for exactly but I know it’s not necessarily numbers but people. As in the character of the person applying.
I am more than realistic yet also dramatic sometimes. I know the chances of me getting in are low which is why my realistic dramatic person sets me with joy.
Not character, per se. More your record that shows the traits/assets, stretch, accomplishments, etc.
Have you figured some of what that is, from the blogs?
It helps you to “self match” which is about what they want. Then you have this addl basis to craft your app. We don’t know anything about you, but this effort matters.
Can you please post a picture of the mail or the stuff you were sent by MIT?
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No. Because image links are not allowed.
My guess is that you are in one of the categories that MIT is actively pursuing - are you an athlete (swimmer, diver, rower in particular)? Do you live in a more rural state? Are you first gen? Are you under represented minority? If you are any of these, then the cards may signify something.
FYI, my daughter also received one - not a recruited athlete, first gen or URM.
I am not athlete nor a first gen but yeah maybe an URM not necessarily by race though.
My son received one of these packages. Not sure how MIT decides who to send these to. My son has high PSAT, decent SAT scores, and is URM, but certainly not enough for MIT.
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I mean…a few tens of thousands of people do.
LOL. We can always count on @MITChris to help level-set expectations. 