Will I be at a disadvantage if I apply again?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I applied to MIT my junior year (with the intent that regardless of decision I would graduate that year). I was rejected. However, I did not end up graduating (was enjoying my internship too much so I decided to stay for another year - also wanted to experience some opportunities exclusive to seniors). Since I applied last year, my resume (experience, etc) has seen significant boosts in both magnitude and direction. I know MIT has stated that admission decisions do not change from a year to year basis in Holding</a> out for a piece of Pi | MIT Admissions , unless a significant change occurs in the application. So I guess I have a couple of questions:</p>

<p>1) If there is significant change in the application, is a reapplying student at a disadvantage?
2) Has there EVER been a student who reapplied and got in? (I would assume so - or at least hope so)
3) Does the admissions committee look at the applicant's old application, as well as, the new application in determining admission? (essays, scores, recs, etc)</p>

<p>Thanks for your time and effort in helping me :)</p>

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<p>1) no
2) yes
3) no</p>

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<p>Just to add: You would not be “holding out” in the sense intended in the MIT Admissions statement. That applies primarily to students who have applied as high school seniors, and then are hoping to gain admission either after a gap year or as a transfer student. Your case is different, since you applied as a junior. I would guess that in evaluating applications from juniors, MIT would be looking for special reasons why a student needed to start early at MIT (even if all of the graduation requirements had been met). I think that as a graduating senior, you would be viewed through a different lens; and as MITChris remarked, you are not at a disadvantage.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your responses :). I am very excited to do the mit app again then :slight_smile: (I know last time it ended up being a lot of needed introspection).</p>

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<p>I know a person who applied junior year and was deferred EA, then rejected. He reapplied senior year and was flat out rejected during EA. Personal anecdote…</p>