Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

Walking through the hallway one afternoon last March, I overheard a conversation between two physics teachers. Curious, I asked about their discussion, and learned that the Board of Education was cons

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We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it. (*)(100 words or fewer)

About a year ago, I had an idea about three foods: fish tofu, dried mushrooms, and bacon. Putting all three in a sandwich? One of the best ideas of my life. I’ve come a long way since; soufflés, pasta

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Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why? (*) (100 words or fewer)

MIT’s ChemE department appeals to me because it has the resources and connections I will use to develop even the smallest sparks of innovation. I want the opportunity to discuss my ideas—anything from

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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world's biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc. (*) (200-250 words)

This year, my district’s Board of Education considered abolishing the policy requiring freshmen to take physics instead of biology because a parent group claimed that teachers were ignoring students’

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Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations?(*) (200-250 words)

Science Olympiad isn’t completely appealing to me; in particular, studying for tests feels too school-like. Nevertheless, I always find myself at the first meeting, still willing to spend hours on pra

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Tell us about the most significant challenge you've faced or something important that didn't go according to plan. How did you manage the situation?(*) (200-250 words)

Listening to [Name Redacted] play Rhapsody in Blue, I knew I’d lost. That didn’t stop my heart dropping when my prediction was announced at the reception. Steeling myself to shake [Name Redacted]’s ha

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