<p>When will the application go live?</p>
<p>^Did you even read the first post?
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<p>Hey You’re not the only one who knows something about MIT. I already have my mit.edu account. I just wanted to know when…which day the application is gonna get live. I should’ve elaborated but please don’t make false conclusions like that.</p>
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Erm… I don’t mean to sound mean, but the only ‘accusation’ I made was that you didn’t read mollieb’s post (the actual FAQ thread post) and I was in no way implying that I knew things about MIT that you don’t [I don’t know where you got that from]. It’s not like I looked the info up in a secret part of MIT’s website, I just referred to the first post.</p>
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<p>Yeah that’s what I’m saying. Why did you have to refer me to the first post? Don’t you think that having posted on this thread before, I would have the sense to read the first post? The MIT application generally releases mid-August and that is why I asked when will it become live this year. This question was intended for the likes of Chris and Mollie who may know the answer. You wanted to help, you replied, fine. Why did you assume that I didn’t read the first post?</p>
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<p>That’s exactly why I am not amused. By implying that I didn’t read the first post you also implied that I didn’t know the simple fact that MIT is not a Common App while you knew it. </p>
<p>The only point that I wish to make is that don’t jump to conclusions without enough evidence or information. ;)</p>
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Your question was answered in the first post, so I referred you to the post. I still don’t see the harm in that.</p>
<p>I assumed you didn’t read the first post because the question you posed was answered in there [late August-ish]</p>
<p>So you read the first post [I apologize.] But why ask a question answered in it?</p>
<p>^Don’t we need to know exact dates? We’re busy people ya know. We seniors have a lot of headache in scheduling. 
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<p>You didn’t do any harm. I was just annoyed by your question or the word “even” in your question.</p>
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<p>Well I’d also have to admit that I misunderstood what you tried to imply through the quote in your reply to my question.</p>
<p>I guess I misunderstood as well. I assumed you meant “when” as in the not-specific date, not as in “what day”.
Hey, I’m a senior too though! Don’t think I don’t know how difficult scheduling is 
Luckily I’m just looking into like 3 schools so that should keep things a bit easier. Might send to more though if they accept common app though.</p>
<p>I heard that MIT does not consider the writing section of the SAT. Is this true? Also, how important do people feel it is to make a campus visit. I don’t live in america but am visiting over the summer. A lot of people have told me that I should take the time to make a campus visit, but I am not sure how beneficial it will be.</p>
<p>@TauseefK: Campus visits allow you to get a better feel for the school so you can see if you actually want to go there. I used to think that they were pointless, but I’ve come to realize that they are actually very beneficial. For instance, I recently visited a school that was one of my top choices and I hated the environment there. Now, I am not applying to that school. I also visited another school that I was unsure about, and I ended up loving it. You can always visit after you apply and you are accepted. However, if you visit the school before you apply it will give you a better idea of whether you actually want to go there (and whether or not you want to spend your time filling out that application. The school that I visited and didn’t like actually had a very long application process; I’m glad I’m not going through it!) If you are considering applying to a college and you have the chance to make a campus visit, definitely go for it! It might make or break your decision. </p>
<p>Anyways my questions are: How are ECs assigned? What (specifically) do ECs write about in the interview report? I’m super nervous about getting interviewed! Never had that experience before… how should I prepare?</p>
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They have not considered it previously. They have not announced whether they will begin considering it this year. </p>
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ECs are assigned by region, so you will be assigned to an EC in your geographic area. If there’s not an EC within a reasonable distance, your interview will be waived, and not having it won’t have an effect on your application. </p>
<p>An interview is just supposed to be a conversation, and the interview report tells MIT what you and the EC discussed during your interview. ECs will frequently ask questions about your high school activities and your plans for college, but it’s not a grill session – it’s a chance for MIT to find out interesting information about you outside your paper application. It’s also a chance for you to ask any questions you might have about life at MIT to an alum. </p>
<p>The goal is for the interview to be an enjoyable experience, and there’s no need to prepare extensively.</p>
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<p>That’s weird. I PM’ed MITChris about this and he said it wasn’t being considered.</p>
<p>^That’s also weird because Chris just posted a thread saying that they do consider it - just not as much as the other 2 sections because it doesn’t have their predictive powers for success at the college.</p>
<p>Guys you are really reading way, way too deeply here.</p>
<p>@elevator shoes Great, thanks for all the help.</p>
<p>This may seem like a bit of an obvious question but since I’m strongly considering applying I probably should ask. I’m very interested in engineering but what specifically is it that sets MITs engineering program apart from other schools?</p>
<p>The thing I don’t really get is why it matters to you whether they consider the writing section. All you can do is get the highest score that you can on each section, so… I must be missing something. Would you do something differently if MIT did look at writing? But still, I can understand freaking about college, because I’m doing it too.</p>
<p>No real reason why it matters, my writing score is lower than my other sections but since I’m retaking it anyway it doesn’t really matter. Its more for getting some peace of mind because I’m really stressing
out now about college</p>
<p>“Are you registered?”</p>
<p>What does this question in the first page of Application Part 1 mean?</p>
<p>OMG!</p>
<p>The application’s out sooner than I expected; it is only 5th August.</p>
<p>Oh one more question, my parents do not have a four year bachelor’s degree because undergrad education in our country is for 3 years only (exception being engineering undergrad). So what should I write in the field which asks for the highest level of education of my parents?</p>
<p>I read on Princeton Review that the interview for MIT is “important” while the application essay is only “considered”. How true is this?</p>