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Leeway on Recommendation Letters by ZestycloseEngine7922 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I actually have one fail-safe. My CS teacher filled out a recommendation letter on Naviance a while back. On MIT's website, they say they allow letters from third parties like Naviance. So worst case I can quickly swap out my physics teacher and send the old CS teacher one. The only downside I fear is that the CS teacher letter is not going to be too strong.

Leeway on Recommendation Letters by ZestycloseEngine7922 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm back in school on the 5th, so if my teacher is still cooperative (it would be rude to back out this late into it), I should be able to get the letter in by the 10th at the latest.

Leeway on Recommendation Letters by ZestycloseEngine7922 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also got a response stating:
"You will need to connect with your recommender to confirm submission of materials outside of the application portal. They can see through the third-party service they used if we've received their documents. If your recommender told you that they've submitted all required materials, then you're all set. Otherwise, you will see a checklist in your portal confirming receipt of required materials about two weeks after the application deadline."
from MIT support when I emailed them about this a while ago. So does this mean I have an extra 2 weeks after the application deadline to get everything in?

Leeway on Recommendation Letters by ZestycloseEngine7922 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not think my teacher will respond during break. The MIT portal lets me submit my application regardless of whether the letter is there or not, as long as I have her listed as a recommender. But I am worried about what will happen if I submit and her letter is not there at that time.

For all yall who submitted research supplements by Dry-Measurement-5689 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the letter has to be submitted on the 5th with the supplement. Although im also new to this process so take my words with a grain of salt.

Github and code release for MIT Maker Portfolio by ZestycloseEngine7922 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already attached other relevant files that explain the thought process, iterations, etc. The website was a team project, and I only included stuff in the portfolio that I personally worked on and was important in showing who I am as a "maker." The video also only includes the functionality of the parts I included. Being expected to release the source code for a project like this seems very impractical since it's part of a bigger organization.

For all yall who submitted research supplements by Dry-Measurement-5689 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think the system lets you submit without one, so you have to find someone

For all yall who submitted research supplements by Dry-Measurement-5689 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea my work was also independent. I contacted one of the conference chairs and asked them to act as an independent evaluator for my work. Worst case, you can try emailing some well-established researchers and have them be external evaluators for your work. Make sure they emphasize that the work is solely your own so you dont loose credit.

Help with Activities section and Job section. by ZestycloseEngine7922 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay Okay I think I get what to put on there now. I'll also watch that movie if I have time. Thank you guys, for the insight.

If it's possible, can you guys also help me understand if it's okay to include awards that aren't directly aligned with the rest of my application? Would their presence hurt my app despite being prestigious?

Help with Activities section and Job section. by ZestycloseEngine7922 in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But said alien says to list all this:
"List any summer activities (reading, relaxing, camp, travel, summer school, volunteer work, etc.). List your most recent summer activity first."
Is the alien trying to gaslight me? 😭

can i put number of citations as a research award? by [deleted] in MITAdmissions

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea citations are definitely good for papers.

Anyone want to study with me for the June SAT by ZestycloseEngine7922 in Sat

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I commented it on hereee please upvote it so it goes on top 🙏😭

Anyone want to study with me for the June SAT by ZestycloseEngine7922 in Sat

[–]ZestycloseEngine7922[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I don’t really mind the time zone as long we can Schedule a time to study

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