<p>Let me start by saying I know its hard to get into. I have been preparing to apply for a PhD with my number one choice being a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. Is the Media Lab more or less selective than other MIT grad school departments? How does their admission criteria differ?</p>
<p>I've read their website, so I'm not looking for people to just spit that back at me. Any insights here?</p>
<p>Edit: Just thought of this - can I apply to both the Media Lab and the Mechanical Engineering department?</p>