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MIT Score Requirements
MIT has an average SAT score of 1543, with a 25th percentile of 1520 and a 75th percentile of 1570. The average ACT score is 35, with a 25th percentile of 34 and a 75th percentile of 36. For the TOEFL, the average score is 90, which is also the 25th and 75th percentile, while the weighted GPA averages 4.19. MIT allows superscoring for standardized tests and has a test-optional policy in place.
GPA Requirements
MIT reports a weighted average GPA of 4.19 for admitted students. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentiles for GPA. There is no information available regarding unweighted GPA statistics.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1520-1570
Average: 1543
Submitting SAT: 83%
Math: 780-800
Reading: 740-780
MIT's SAT average score is 1543, with a 25th percentile score of 1520 and a 75th percentile score of 1570. The math component shows a 25th percentile of 780 and a 75th percentile of 800. For the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile score is 740, while the 75th percentile is 780. Additionally, 83% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
34-36
Average: 35
Submitting ACT: 29%
Math: 35-36
English: 35-36
Reading: -
Science: -
MIT's average ACT score stands at 35, with a 25th percentile of 34 and a 75th percentile of 36. Both the math and English components have the same 25th and 75th percentile scores of 35 and 36, respectively. Notably, 29% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. There is no data available for the reading and science components.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
90-90
Average: 90
Minimum: 90
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
MIT requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also standing at 90. The interquartile range indicates that both the 25th and 75th percentiles are at 90, suggesting consistency in applicant scores. Data regarding specific component scores in listening, reading, speaking, and writing is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
MIT allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the admissions committee considers the highest scores from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates to create a composite score. This approach can benefit applicants by allowing them to showcase their best performance rather than being penalized for a single test sitting.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
MIT is not test optional, requiring applicants to submit standardized test scores. However, it does allow self-reporting of these scores. Among applicants, 83% choose to submit SAT scores, while 29% submit ACT scores. The combined submission exceeds 100% as some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
43-44
Average: 43
MIT's average International Baccalaureate (IB) score is 43, with a 25th percentile of 43 and a 75th percentile of 44. The recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Physics, Computer Science, and Chemistry, while the standard level subjects recommended are English B and Biology. These statistics indicate a strong academic expectation for IB applicants.
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