<p>What should I say?!? I don't want to sound like a dork and say "its good for physics..durr"</p>
<p>There is no formula for a Why MIT.</p>
<p>Why MIT is completely subjective to each individual. </p>
<p>So why do u want to go? If there is no specific or meaningful reason, then maybe you should check out their website more, or not apply.</p>
<p>It is all about gathering and analyzing your thoughts.</p>
<p>Well I can sympathize with a student who applies to schools because they have strong academics. Realistically many of a school’s strengths will be shared with another great one anyway. </p>
<p>I would focus on things you like, and try to go deep into them, not worrying that they are “unique to MIT alone” or anything like that. If they’re good at physics, well, what does that mean? What are your goals in studying physics right now, and how does MIT’s program fit? </p>
<p>Because realistically, if one cannot answer these questions, it is quite possible the “very good program in physics” may not give one anything more than an average program. You can read a book most anywhere, after all. But if you have reflected hard on what you would like to do, I think you may be pleasantly surprised how much it can influence your ultimate path taken. While “MIT is good at physics” is legitimate in spirit, anyone can make that statement without actually understanding it, and I’d focus on trying to go deep into it. If this is really one of your reasons for wanting to attend.</p>
<p>Then again, sounding too specialized can make folks skeptical, as interests change. But I think the “Why so and so school” is actually a great question to have to answer for yourself whether or not someone forces you to.</p>