Miscellaneous

1. If I attend an ESP program at MIT, will I definitely get into MIT?
2. Does ESP offer tutoring?
3. Does ESP offer housing?

1. If I attend an ESP program at MIT, will I definitely get into MIT?

The short answer: No.

The long answer: You might. Then again, you might not. Remember, just being in our are on-campus programs at MIT does not automatically get you a spot as an MIT freshman.

Some of our past student participants have been accepted by MIT, but only because they also did other things that looked good to MIT admissions. These students also got good grades in science and math subjects while in high school, got good scores on their SAT (or TOEFL) tests, participated in extracurricular activities that emphasized an interest in science or math (this means clubs, academic competitions, other science and math summer programs, and even hobbies).

Take our advice: Do anything now that shows your interest in science and math and that you can put onto the MIT application. You do not have to actually be here at MIT as a high school student to get into MIT as a college student.

2. Does ESP offer tutoring?

Short answer: No.

Long answer: While sometimes our members may privately tutor students, the best way to look for tutors is usually by asking your own high school or middle school counselors. If you are specifically interested in having an MIT student tutoring you, the best place to try is the MIT Student Employment Page; they publish job listings to MIT undergraduate and graduate students. If you are representing a school looking for low-cost or free tutors, the best place to look is the MIT Public Service Center.

3. Does ESP offer housing?

Short answer: No, we do not provide residential housing.

Long answer: There have been some ESP programs in the past that offered students some summer housing, but currently, unless explicitly stated, we will not provide housing.