As such, all MIT undergraduates must fulfill a communication requirement that integrates instruction and practice in writing and speaking into all four years and across all parts of MIT’s undergraduate program. We believe that students in any field should learn to write prose that is clear, organized, and eloquent, and to convincingly present facts, data, and ideas. While MIT does not require the ACT writing section or SAT optional essay, MIT does value writing and communication highly.
We accept both the paper and digital SAT. We do not require the ACT writing section or the SAT optional essay. We require the SAT or the ACT for both prospective first year and transfer students.