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I'm in too. I'm a college senior applicant though, so it'll be a long shot.

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Count me in for '09

I plan on visiting in the Fall so I can sit in on some classes. Here's a link in case anyone else is looking to visit any time soon:

https://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba/admissions/visit.php

Good luck all!!

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Has anyone looked at the application much yet? I'm a little confused by it. Last year, there was a section that specifically asked for leadership activities, awards, and hobbies/interests (in the "Supplemental Section" of last year's app, I believe). This year, I don't see any such area (unless I'm missing something obvious, which is entirely possible).

So are they really not asking us to list our extracurriculars? Or is the admissions committee asking it more subtly (for example, through the essays)? Either way, I'm still surprised...what do you guys think?

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I had the same question and turned to this site. It is strange the extra curriculars etc are not in the application... maybe they will add it later?

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haven't looked at the app yet - it's on my list after I finish the current round of essays I'm working on...in the meantime:

Has anyone else noticed that many of their club websites (e.g. Biomedical) haven't been updated in a while and are pretty bare? Even things like their officer listings are out of date...how strange! I'm hoping that their folks are just too busy too update their websites...and it's only a summer trend.... :roll:

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Anyone know much about visiting MIT in the summer? It looks like they just do 45 minute info sessions then give details on a self-guided tour. Is it really worth it to hold out until classes start? Is there sufficient time for class visits before R1 apps are due?

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cheers,
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I haven't really looked at the club websites yet much. I plan to in the next week or so, so I'll let you know if I find anything out. My brother-in-law is starting at Sloan this fall, so maybe I'll ask him if he knows anything about the clubs.

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In my opinion, there should be plenty of time for a visit. Classes start at the end of August (or maybe the first week of September), and the R1 application isn't due until the end of October.

I visited last March, but just happened to be there during the SIP week, so I couldn't go to a class. I'm definitely planning to go visit this fall before R1 applications are due so that I can get to a class.

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If you're able to go multiple times, go for it. If you haven't seen the campus before, it's great to walk around, see the area, etc. If you can only go once, I'd suggest waiting until school starts. There's great value in being able to interact with current students, sit in on a class, etc - it helps you evaluate your fit into the school a bit better.

For me, since I currently live in the midwest, I'll be flying out to visit once classes start. I plan to scout out potential dates, etc soon and get the airline ticket booked...Also, I went to school in the Boston area and have been to the campus enough times that I can find my way around pretty easily

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I live about 1 mile away, so you make a good point that it's more worthwhile for me to meet students and participate in a class since I'm clearly fairly familiar with the campus. Thanks for the input.

I'd rather not go multiple times to preserve vacation days.

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The MIT Sloan application looks like it's up and live now.

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Have they gotten rid of the E&I program? After a quick glance I don't see anything on it on the application or any supplemental required essays.

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A question on the app:

It asks for your letter grade if you took Microeconomics and Calculus. I took 2 Micro courses, getting a B on one and an A on the other. What should I put? Also, I passed out of Calculus with AP scores. What should I put?

Thanks!

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I would put the A, eventually they will look through your transcripts anyways so it's no big deal. I'm in the same situation for Calc. I took Calc 3 and 4 in college and got A's I will just put an A in for Calc.

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Thanks. The A was in the higher level course, so I guess that's more important.

Do you think it would be dumb to put something like "AP exempt" for the calculus questions?

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Thanks. The A was in the higher level course, so I guess that's more important.

Do you think it would be dumb to put something like "AP exempt" for the calculus questions?

Personally, I think that would be fine.

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Seeing those calculus posts makes me sweat a bit. I am definitely gonna be nervous when I have to put D+ in for calculus. Has an MIT student ever been acceptd with such a poor calculus grade?

Im hoping to explain away those terrible Freshman grades, and point to the high GMAT, plus the fact I passed the EIT (8 hour calculus intensive Engineer exam) on first try.

Still, i think i may be in over my head on MIT the more I think about it.

Confidence is waning....

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Honestly I think my crappy calc grade did hurt (I think it was a C or C+)...especially combined with the fact that MIT is exremely popular with engineers. I tried to show high grades in other quant courses including higher level math classes during college and a good quant score on my GMAT. I also pointed out that I do quant stuff at work but that grade stands out terribly on their application. I mean its right there for them to see, so its one of those things that gets highlighted. Its kind of like having 30 years old on an HBS application.

It is my view that for engineers MIT is an uphill battle because of MIT's popularity with engineers. Yes, about 1/3rd of almost every top schools' class is made of engineers but MIT attract engineer applicants in larger numbers so the competition is tougher than at other schools for engineers. Many engineers hold the MIT brand in such high regard they carry it into their MBA search. I wouldnt tell you not to apply to MIT, especially if you can write some great material for the essays. Its definitely doable to get in, just look at what material you have to work with for the essays since they are a little "different"...thats where you will be able to show you belong.

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Just to help out those who are applying to MIT Sloan. Believe me MIT Sloan isn't looking for engineers. Yes, there are engineers in the class, but Rod Garcia is pushing hard for those that have the leadership and soft skills. I can definitely say this is true because even though my undergrad degree was in a hard science, I am pretty far away from the stereotype of an engineer. My personal take on all the students I've met so far is that there is a serious misconception about the "nerdy" culture. Don't confuse Sloan with the other graduate programs at MIT. I'm not cheerleading for MIT. I have a brother over at HBS and there is a difference in the culture but a negligible difference in the people.

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I've heard that at MIT Sloan it actually makes a difference whether you apply R1 or R2 (since R2 is the last round); i.e. R1 has an advantage over R2 at Sloan.

In the FAQ section it says:

There are no competitive advantages to applying in either round. There is a competitive disadvantage to applying after the final deadline, as the decision process is well underway and the class is being chosen.

Anyone have insight into this? How much, if any, advantage goes to R1 applicants (especially this year)?

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Well, I think it might matter this year. But I recall reading a transcript with one of the adcoms from last year, and the individual said the same thing - that R1 and R2 are equally competitive. (I'll see if I can find that transcript). However, I've heard rumors that the acceptance rate for R1 and R2 this year were significantly different. Now whether that's because better prepared and qualified candidates applied R1 this year or because R2 is just more competitive is up for debate. But I think I'm going to hit R1 for sure.