Massachusetts

With a holistic approach in mind, MIT University seeks students who are determined to make the most of the opportunities offered, both academic and non-academic. Alongside, it is drawn towards thoughtful leaders with exceptional intellectual abilities, who have the zeal and determination. A candidate must be independent, authentic, integral, passionate and fearlessly creative. Students who can redefine solutions to conventional problems, are welcomed by the university. With the above-mentioned points in mind, students must submit a cover letter, including one or more professional examples and illustrate why and how they meet the desired criteria.

MBA aspirants must submit one LOR, preferably from a professional contact such as a manager or supervisor. A candidate's recommender must be able to answer the following questions:

• How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
• How does the applicant stand out from others in a similar capacity?
• Give an example of the applicant's impact on a person, group, or organization.
• Give a representative example of how the applicant interacts with other people.
• Anything else the recommender thinks the AdCom should know about this applicant.
• Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.

Note: Applicants may two additional professional references to put forward their strengths.

Yes, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers various sports for men and women on the NCAA Division III level. In a nutshell, some interesting facts about MIT athletics are:

• Hosts 33 varsity sports;
• It's intercollegiate athletics programme ranks among the most accomplished in the NCAA's Division III;
• Supports one of the broadest intercollegiate athletic programs in the world;
• Offers 16 varsity sports for men, 15 for women and 2 co-educational programs;
• Majorly competes against Division III New England colleges and routinely engages in national and regional championships; and
• Has received 233 academic all-American citations, which is nationally the highest for any Division III program.