Hi Mihir,
Glad you're thinking of applying to LGO! My name is Lilly Cao and I am an LGO '17. I'll try my best to answer your questions. There is some very helpful info on the website so I highly recommend starting from there.
1. Is MIT LGO open for International students or is it specifically for candidates with US citizenship/PR status/with US work permit. The program accepts international students without US citizenship/PR status/ US work permit. I am one of the 10 of my class.
2. Is it that international candidates with a PR/US wrk permit are preferred over other international students I don't think that LGO students or alumni can answer since we are not involved in the admission process. I believe there may be certain partner companies that have hiring restrictions for international students, but I can't say if that has a impact in admission.
3. What is the % of International students in a typical LGO class, is there anyone from Indiahttps://lgo.mit.edu/student-life/class-profile/ Each class is different so difficult to define "typical". We have LGOs originally from India in our class.
4. With close to 10 years of work experience, do I fit into the work ex. bracket of a LGO class.https://lgo.mit.edu/student-life/class-profile/The average is 5. 10 years is on the high end.
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. That will also be on the high end of the range.
6. What % of students in LGO class who are married ? I have not computed this stat exactly, but maybe half? Several also have children.
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. Since yours is an uncommon case, I would direct this question specifically to the office as they can best answer about admissions on a individual case. I would also consider if it's there are similarities between PGEMP and MBA, what you hope to gain that was not offered in the PGEMP, since an MBA (and LGO) are a considerable investment.
8. Since LGO is a dual degree program (MS + MBA), therefore, does it qualifies for 12 months OPT It qualifies as one of the STEM degrees that grant OPT extension.
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. Not sure. I would also direct that question to the LGO office.
2. Estimate of any other mandatory study related expenses https://lgo.mit.edu/apply/costs-financial-aid/#costs3. Is the 6 months internship at partner company paid ? this may help offset some cost There is a subsidy for housing and relocation, but I would not plan on offsetting costs through the internship.
4. Any possibility of getting TA/ part time work to offset some of the expenses.
Yes, TAships are possible.
5. Average cost of living for a family (self & Spouse). Does MIT assist LGO student with partners to get housing within MIT campus ?There is a lottery for MIT family housing. I'm afraid I can't help on the cost of living for a family. If this is a burning concern, just make sure to mention it when contacting the LGO office. They may be able to put you in touch with students with similar backgrounds.
Hope this helps!
MihirRR26 wrote:
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.
17 May 2016, 12:37
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