How to Apply to the MIT Midcareer Acceleration Program
The MIT Midcareer Acceleration Program (MAP) admits individuals who have the academic and professional background to succeed at MIT-level academic work and the potential to benefit from this program. Students are admitted based on the overall quality of the application.
Application forms
Prospective students may submit an application by filling out the form online or by printing the form (PDF) then faxing or mailing it to the MAP office. Complete applications also include these documents:
- Two recommendation letters from individuals familiar with your professional or educational strengths
- College and postgraduate transcripts or records
- A resume or career summary
- A statement of the applicant’s educational and professional objectives (1-2 pages)
- Participants are also required to attend an info session or schedule a 30 - 60 minute consultation session with MAP staff.
All forms and supporting materials must be mailed to the MAP office:
MIT Midcareer Acceleration Program
Attn: Registration
77 Massachusetts Avenue, 35-433
Cambridge, MA 02139 USA
Phone: 617-258-6438
Fax: 617-258-8831
August 15: Application deadline
Information Sessions: Informal Information Sessions will be scheduled for potential MAP participants on the following dates in 2008: July 2, August 5, and August 13. If you are interested in attending, please let us know by submitting your information session request for details.
Regular Tuition
Regular tuition for 2008-2009 is $9,850 + $125 Student Life fee. This covers the entire ten-month program including MIT registration (one course) for the fall semester. There is an additional fee of $5,000 + $125 Student Life fee if the student elects to stay at MIT to do research in the spring. This fee covers spring semester registration of up to 9 units.
MIT Alumni Tuition
Tuition for MIT Alumni for 2008-2009 is $7,880 + $125 Student Life fee. This covers the entire ten-month program including MIT registration (one course) for the fall semester. There is an additional fee of $5,000 + $125 Student Life fee if the student elects to stay at MIT to do research in the spring. This fee covers spring semester registration of up to 9 units.
Need more information or an appointment?
Please call 617-258-6438; fax 617-258-8831, or email midcareer@mit.edu.


















