Hi,
I am starting this thread to gear us for the forthcoming MIT LGO application for the class of 2019...may be bit early!
To begin with, I would like seek expert advice from MIT LGO students and alumni to help me in chalking my road map.
Admission Related Queries:
1. Is MIT LGO open for International students or is it specifically for candidates with US citizenship/PR status/with US work permit.
2. Is it that international candidates with a PR/US wrk permit are preferred over other international students
3. What is the % of International students in a typical LGO class, is there anyone from India
4. With close to 10 years of work experience, do I fit into the work ex. bracket of a LGO class.
5. A follow up question, I will turn 34 by the time I matriculate into LGO class, How would be my fit w.r.t age among my peers.
6. What % of students in LGO class who are married ?
7. I have read that MIT may refuse admits to students already who already hold an MBA degree. I hold a Post Graduate Executive Management Program(PGEMP) (21 months modular completed while working), is PGEMP equivalent to MBA ?, what are my chances given this case, am I eligible for applying or is it a straight forward reject.
8. Since LGO is a dual degree program (MS + MBA), therefore, does it qualifies for 12 months OPT
Finance Related Queries:
1. Some inputs on Average Program Cost : The website says MIT LGO grants $40,000 to $70,000 as financial aid to each incoming student. What is average financial aid awarded to the incoming candidate.
2. Estimate of any other mandatory study related expenses
3. Is the 6 months internship at partner company paid ? this may help offset some cost
4. Any possibility of getting TA/ part time work to offset some of the expenses.
5. Average cost of living for a family (self & Spouse). Does MIT assist LGO student with partners to get housing within MIT campus ?
Your response to this post is highly appreciated.
Thanks a ton in advance!
Regards,
Mihir R.