MIT says that they don’t consider major. Then, how exactly they do admit students: do I have to be good at everything? For instance my math is good but my sciences aren’t so good, and my history is significantly better than my language/literature. Does having ECs/awards/etc. focused toward a particular major still affect anything?
From MIT’s web site:
“During your first year, MIT will provide academic fairs, lectures, seminars, and other programs to help you determine which major will suit you best; you are then free to choose from among any of MIT’s courses of study, without any additional requirements or admission procedures.”
So what’s the problem with MIT not considering a major? MIT values curiosity and wants students who love to learn. Your awards and ECs still hold value, not to worry. Clearly you don’t have to be good at everything - just be good at learning. 