MIT 2008 deadlines are in.

Yep its on. Here's Standford
https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admissi ... endar.html

i hate the mit application

the cover letter is a complete curveball to me. is there any room for creativity/humor in it?

looking at the 4 essays from last year there is so much over lap...its really tapping out all the stories i have

I think I might start applying from MIT. Its not my first choice, but I wont mind getting in either. Is it true about them wanting the GRE now ? Thats rubbish, I just spent 1 and a half months studying for the GMAT .....

MIT requires either GMAT or GRE. You dont need both.

The way the MIT questions are structured, if you truly have a really good story to tell, you'll be given a chance to really shine. If you don't have 5+ gripping stories to tell, it's gonna be tough.

My current job is somewhat repetitive and doesn't give a lot of opportunity for innovation, and so I really struggled with this app. Result: ding w/o interview.

Everyone thinks their essays will be above average. If you actually will be above average, then go for it, MIT is a great school.

G'clubbers: I can't stress enough the following: if you are applying to MIT, do visit. They care about visiting much more than other schools do.

L.

Thanks for the info. I just looked at the website, and the essay questions are still the same as in 2007. Are they going to change them or is the application identical ?

Maybe an American Road trip coming up for me Might visit the whole lot in a quick 2 week trip ...

i visited MIT in March. it was kind of a waste because it was informal and i didnt get to talk to anybody. better to do an official visit and get "credit" for it.

Yeah thats definitely food for thought. I am particularly interested in their trading simulators and technolgy integration with their courses. Being MIT , I would expect these to be cutting edge. I noticed that only Columbia out of the ultra elites seems to have a sales and trading club. Every other school had an Investment Banking club but nothing directly sales and trading related.

Columbia dates are in as well.

DEADLINES

Application Review Period Begins Decision Period (once a complete Application goes under review) Application Deadline



January 2008
Accelerated MBA Program April 25,
2007 Within 8 weeks October 10, 2007



September 2008
Early Decision August 15,
2007 Within 10 weeks October 10, 2007



September 2008
(International Applicants) January 9, 2008 Within 12 weeks March 3, 2008**



September 2008
(U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents) January 9, 2008 Within 12 weeks April 16, 2008**