Standardized Tests

We require the following tests: 1) the SAT Reasoning Test; and 2) two SAT Subject Tests, one in Mathematics (Level 1 or Level 2) and one in Science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology E/M).

If your native language is not English, you may satisfy testing requirements by taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) in place of the SAT Reasoning. You still must take two SAT Subject tests, one in Mathematics (Level 1 or Level 2) and one in Science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology E/M). If you have been using English for less than five years or do not speak English at home, we strongly suggest you take the TOEFL.

If you have taken the SAT Reasoning Test more than once, we will use the highest score achieved in each section for our evaluation.

• You can get more information and register for the SAT tests online at www.collegeboard.org, and for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) at www.ets.org/toefl.
• It is important that you register for tests with the same name as you have indicated on your application or MyMIT account.  Your record and test scores will not be linked in our system if the names do not match.
• Your scores must be reported to us officially from the testing agency; scores you list here and scores appearing on your school transcript will not be considered official. Our SAT and TOEFL code is 3514. 
• Early November is the last acceptable testing date for spring (February) term applications.
• January is the last acceptable testing date for fall (September) term applications.  Please note: If you take the January test, you must list MIT as a school to receive your scores when you take the test or we will not receive them in time for our review.
• Applications without a complete set of test results will be at a disadvantage, but will still be considered.