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Anushree Sinha

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the topmost university in the world and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some tips and hacks for students joining the MIT University:Indulge in research activities early on and do not procastinate studies or assignments;Do take advantage of the available resources;Build a healthy connection with the top-notch, experienced faculty members and take help when needed; andParticipate in co-curricular activities and events, join clubs and do enjoy the social life.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a range of courses for their international students on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course at MIT is above 40-50L on an average, which can be considered extremely expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesB.E. / B.Tech (21 courses)INR 44L - 50LMS (25 courses)INR 44L - 50LOthers (14 courses)INR 44L - 88LMIM (12 courses)INR 44L - 88LB.A. (17 courses)INR 44LOthers UG (3 courses)INR 44LOthers7 (11 courses)INR 44L - 50LM.A
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Caltech and MIT both rank among world's top universities, with slight variations in rankings depending on criteria. Caltech excels in Science and engineeirng and has a high number of nobel winners who focu on theorectical reasearch. MIT is similarly renowened institution for it's strength in science, pratical application and enreprenurship. However the choice between Caltech and MIT depends on individual preferences, but in terms of ranking and reputation MIT takes a step higher then Caltech. But, ultimatley both the institutions focus on hand on innovation in reasearch and surely both the universities are great for students. 

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MIT living cost for the 2023-24 academic year for UG students is as follows:ParticularsExpensesHousingUSD 12,380 (Around INR 10 lakh)FoodUSD 7,010 (Around INR 6 lakh)Books, course materials, supplies & equipmentUSD 880 (Around INR 73k)Personal expensesUSD 2,304 (Around INR 2 lakh)For graduate students, the cost of living will be as follows (for 12 months):HousingUSD 23,820FoodUSD 9,460 (Around INR 8 lakh)Books, course materials, supplies & equipmentUSD 1,400 (Around INR 1 lakh)Personal expensesUSD 9,420 (Around INR 8 lakh)TransportationUSD 3,428 (Around INR 3 lakh) 

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For BTech, MIT fees for Indian students will be between INR 44 Lacs – INR 50 lakh. The fees will vary from course to course. Besides the tuition fees, students have to pay the amount for living expenses too. These expenses will include components like books and supplies, hostel & meals, personal expenses, other expenses, etc. The living cost for BTech courses at MIT will be around INR 17 - 18 lakh. 

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Some of the popular majors that U.S. News & World Report has mentioned include Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, etc. The popular MIT majors for 2022 graduates were:Computer Science: 28%Mechanical Engineering: 10%Mathematics: 9%Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 5%

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Massachusetts Institute of Technlogy offers extensive need-based financial aid to their international students and try making the university an affordable option to study in. Students must note that a separate scholarship application is required to avail financial aid at MIT. Listed below are the steps to apply for MIT scholarships for international students:CSS Profile: CSS Profile is a tool provided by the MIT College Board and is used to determine if the candidate qualifies for a need-based MIT Scholarship. Documents required for the same includeCandidate's parents’ income tax returns or wage statements;Any other records of mo
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As it is widely known, MIT is one of the most competitive institutes in the world to get into. Hence, in order to strengthen their applications, students must follow the tips listed below:Score 1550 or higher in SAT or 34 or higher in the ACT;In case a student is a national Olympiad winner then they can get into MIT, since the admissions committee prioritizes students with brilliant sports achievements;In case a student is a national or state winner, they have a chance of getting into MIT;Candidates must show a major interest in the course that they are aiming to pursueMaintain a good relation with the teachers as they can be helpful i
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According to the review of few students, MIT is better than IIT when it comes to placements. Some of the reasons as to why MIT is better than IIT are:Infrastructure: MIT’s infrastructure such as the research equipment etc. is the state of the art. A huge amount of funding from various organizations for cutting edge research is received by MITTeaching Practices: In the institute like MIT, more focus is laid on research than classroom teaching, whereas, at IITs, classroom teaching takes more time than researchSupportive professors: At MIT, students and professors come together to solve a problem. One can talk to a professor about a
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MIT admission requirements for Masters in Business Analytics are given below. An ideal completed MIT application for MBAn will have the following:A resumeEssay questionVideo question 1 & 2Three letters of recommendationAcademic transcriptsAn undergraduate degreeRelevant coursework and professional qualifications (as required)GMAT / GRE scoreTOEFL / IELTS scores (optional)USD 155 as an MIT application feeWhat after the submission of MIT MBAn application? All the applicants admitted to the MBAn programme shall be required for interview. But, note that the interviews are conducted as per invitation only.The interview is both technical and
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