<p>I'm currently doing my A levels as a private student, after which I want to apply to MIT. (Private = studying at home rather than at a school)</p>
<p>Is there anyone else who studied privately but still got into MIT? Or is this a dealbreaker?</p>
<p>There is a parent of a homeschooled MIT student who is a member here at cc. So, yes it happens.</p>
<p>Oh, cool. How was he able to get teacher recs?</p>
<p>Hi cursingmonk,</p>
<p>There are a number of former homeschoolers at MIT. Recommendations can come from a variety of sources: outside college courses, audited college courses, math circle leaders, homeschool co-op teachers, online teachers, etc. Find people who know you personally and well and who know your academic work.</p>