Updates from Admissions

As we ring in the new year, our team wishes you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season. We will be taking a brief break from December 24 through January 2. During this time, we recommend exploring our videos and webinar recordings on YouTube to learn more about MIT Sloan and prepare your application.

The year might be coming to a close, but the MIT Sloan admissions season is just beginning! When we return in January, we look forward to reviewing applications from candidates around the world. Here is a peek at our January deadlines:

• January 5, 2022, Master of Finance deadline

• January 10, 2022, Master of Business Analytics deadline

• January 11, 2022, Sloan Fellows MBA Round 2 deadline

• January 19, 2022, MBA Round 2 deadline

See you in 2022!

MIT Sloan Admissions

Curious about what being an MIT Sloan student really looks like? Watch our brand-new campus tour video!

You'll meet current Sloanies from across MIT Sloan's graduate programs who walk you around campus and share some of their favorite places and experiences.

This week, we're hosting a special Fireside Chat event with our Deans of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. View the recording to hear how MIT Sloan is becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Finally, as a friendly reminder, our next application deadlines for all programs are coming up in January! Check out the specific dates and requirements for applying to MBA, SFMBA, MFin, and MBAn.

Happy Holidays,

MIT Sloan Admissions

Throughout the MIT Sloan admissions process, our goal is to get to know the authentic you. Whether you're working on your application or looking ahead to an interview, consider which examples best demonstrate your strengths and accomplishments.

For example, what professional, academic, and extracurricular achievements are you most proud of? There are no "trick questions" or "right answers" in this process! We are simply looking to understand your unique impact.

This month, we'd like to highlight one treat of the student experience: Sloan Intensive Period, a weeklong immersive experience that occurs midway through the fall and spring semesters.

During SIP, all MIT Sloan students take a break from their semester courses, switch gears, and take a deep dive into diverse topics. Last week, MBA students participated in workshops like Sports, Race, and Gender and Leadership and the Inner Critic: An Experiential Leadership Lab.

We can't wait for you to experience SIP for yourself!

Did you know that MIT Sloan students come from more than 60 countries? You can learn more about the demographics, industries, and academic backgrounds of our current students in our recently updated MBA, SFMBA, MFin, and MBAn class profiles.

To help you connect with our current students, we’re hosting online events and small-group Virtual Visits throughout the fall. Each event provides an opportunity for you to meet members of the MIT Sloan community and ask questions.

If you haven’t done so already, you can begin an application for all of our programs here. (Coming soon: our Round 1 Sloan Fellows MBA application deadline on Tuesday, October 5.)

As we gear up for the start of the fall semester, I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.

I can honestly say that preparing to welcome all students to campus safely has hinged on the collaboration of faculty, staff, and students from across the Institute. But then again, creating innovative solutions to complex challenges is what the MIT community does best.

On the Admissions side, the applications for all of our graduate programs are now open—and we’re about a month away from the MBA and Sloan Fellows MBA Round 1 deadlines.

If you haven’t done so already, we recommend attending an upcoming admissions event to learn more about the MIT Sloan community, hear from current students and alumni, and, of course, ask any admissions questions.

Take care,

Dawna Levenson | Assistant Dean

A question I often hear from applicants is: “What characteristics define an MIT Sloan student?”

The short answer: each Sloanie is unique. Our diverse and inclusive community attracts students from more than 60 countries. Their academic backgrounds range from engineering to the humanities, and their interests vary from finance to entrepreneurship to sustainability.

But a common thread connects the MIT Sloan community. Across all programs, Sloanies are bright, bold, and creative—wired to reinvent the future, together.

I’ve seen these qualities especially shine through in the past year—from Action Learning student teams creating real value for organizations around the world to our amazing alumni network stepping up to make a difference during the pandemic.

As our new admissions cycle begins, we look forward to meeting you through your application and learning more about the strengths you will bring to our dynamic community of leaders.

Until next time,

Kayla Burt | Assistant Director

It’s a hot week here in Cambridge, and definitely feeling like summer! The past month has been exciting for our community—we celebrated our outgoing graduates and started gearing up for the next admissions cycle.

2021–22 Application Deadlines
We look forward to building the next cohort of Sloanies. If you’re planning to apply this year, here are some of the upcoming application deadlines:

MBA Round 1, September 28, 2021
Sloan Fellows MBA Round 1, October 5, 2021
Master of Finance, January 5, 2022
Master of Business Analytics, January 10, 2022
MBA Early Admission, April 20, 2022

The new applications will open in July—stay tuned for an email announcement from us!

Admissions Tip
In April, we shared three tips to help you get a head start on your MIT Sloan application. Another piece of advice we love to give prospective students is to connect with members of the MIT Sloan community—students, alumni, and staff—to gain an inside perspective into the program experience.

One easy way to connect this summer is to attend one of our virtual networking events. You’ll have the opportunity to hear answers to your questions in small-group breakout rooms.

Since May is AAPI Heritage Month, we would like to pay tribute to the MIT students and alumni who have enriched our community, especially during a year of violent attacks across the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

• Last month, the MIT AAPI community and allies convened in front of Kresge Auditorium, where several Sloanies led a candlelight vigil in support of #StopAsianHate.

• During May, students in the Asian American Alliance and Black Business Students Association teamed up with the Student Life Office to host an Ask Me Anything event focused on Black and AAPI Allyship. The event brought together 200+ students, staff, and faculty from across MIT Sloan.

• In response to the pandemic suffering unfolding across India and South Asia, MIT President L. Rafael Reif shared how members of the South Asian Association of Students and the MIT India Program, as well as MIT alumni in the business community, have set an inspiring example.

We are proud of these Sloanies for making a difference.

One of the most frequently asked questions at our MIT Sloan Admissions virtual events is: "What can I do now to prepare for the next admissions cycle?"

No matter which program you plan to apply to, these three tips can help you get started early:

1. Our programs have slightly different application requirements. (Here are the details by program: MBA, SFMBA, MFin, MBAn, and MBA Early Admission). Map out a plan and be sure to give yourself plenty of time to work on each required component.

2. Think about whom you plan to ask to write your recommendation letter(s). Consider, who can share examples of the impact you've made? Who will commit the time to write a strong letter on your behalf? Give your recommender(s) a heads-up that you'll be asking them.

3. The MIT Sloan application is relatively slim, and we know that fitting in all of your achievements can be a challenge. Start a list of examples that show you are a strong candidate for the MIT Sloan community. Revisit this list in a few months, and see which examples stand out as the most meaningful to include.

We'll be sharing more application information, deadlines, and tips once the application opens in the summer.

Our 2020 employment reports are in! And once again, the numbers prove that MIT Sloan graduate degrees can unlock career opportunities at top companies around the world—even in the most challenging of markets. Here are just a few examples…

• Over 95% of the MBA Class of 2020 received offers within three months of graduation. In 2020, the MBA Classes of 2020 and 2021 accepted opportunities at 300 companies.

• 99% of the MFin Class of 2020 accepted opportunities within six months of graduation at 54 companies in financial centers around the world.

• 100% of the MBAn Class of 2020 accepted offers within six months of graduation at 37 data-focused companies in the U.S. and across the globe.

What does this mean for your future? The MIT Sloan Career Development Office is an invaluable resource to help you navigate new career paths, transitions, and networking opportunities. As you learn more about MIT Sloan, be sure to explore the expansive services offered by the CDO!

During Black History Month at MIT Sloan, we reflect on the many contributions of our Black community members, past and present. But the celebration doesn’t end in February.

We carry forward this rich legacy by continuing to build a more diverse and welcoming campus for the next generation of Sloanies and by stepping up to tackle complex challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. How? Through initiatives like these:

Career + Identity – Our Career Development Office (CDO) offers MBA small group discussions for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). This space supports and empowers students who are navigating the interview and recruiting landscape.
Ideas + Actions – The Inclusive Innovation Economy series engages leaders from our local civic community who are creating cultural change. Conversations delve into the hard problems created by systemic racism and sexism and offer bold actions for making a difference.
Hack for Inclusion – This student-led weekend event brings together some of the brightest minds, both technical and nontechnical, to collaborate in teams and build solutions that address a real organizational challenge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Invent the Future.

We’re here to support prospective students from all backgrounds as they explore what makes MIT Sloan a special place. Join us for admissions events, send us an email, or hear directly from a few of our student leaders in these Identity + Inclusion videos.

Sincerely,
MIT Sloan Admissions

At MIT Sloan, a new year brings renewed opportunities to reflect, rethink, and reinvent.

Here in Admissions, we’re excited about the various ways our amazing students, alumni, and faculty are driving impact—from rethinking supply-chains to addressing climate change and breaking down blockchain technology.

This month, we’ve been busy reading applications, interviewing candidates, and planning for our spring virtual events. We'll be sharing more information about upcoming events soon!

In the meantime, as you explore our community, don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn(#MyMITSloan and #MITSloanAdmissions).

What would you like to see from us on social media? We'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM and let's connect!

Talk soon,
Gaëlle Mondestin | Marketing Coordinator
MIT Sloan Admissions