<p>I have a question concerning MIT's policy toward international applicants geographical regions. As I understand, some universities in the US are more interested in international students from undeveloped countries than developed ones. So, my question would be - is that the case in MIT?</p>
<p>MIT’s Class of 2015 come from 59 different countries. I highly doubt MIT “prefers” certain countries over others. You will be evaluated within the context of your community. A student from a developing country will not have as many opportunities in education as a student from a developed country, and MIT will take that into account. Other than that, you should only worry about presenting your best self in the application.</p>
<p>While it is true that MIT does not prefer any country or region, it is also true that the region does possibly matter. MIT could fill its international admit pool with academically strong applicants from China and India alone. While the region normally does not matter much, MIT is also not going to accept 50 Indian students, so a candidate applying as the only candidate from Burkina Faso is likely to be easier to remember than one of the Chinese or Canadian applicants. That being said, MIT in no way shape or form prefers Burkina Faso to China or Canada.</p>
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<p>No, it is not.</p>