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MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP)
Overview
A 4-week residential program for rising high school seniors focused on foundational mechanical engineering. Students engage in hands-on classes, labs, team-based projects, and work with MIT mentors to build engineering skills and explore college-level material.
At a glance
Deadline
Dec 1534 days
Sessions
Jun4 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Cambridge, MA
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
11th
Acceptance
Highly selective; 2024 acceptance rate approximately 6.25% (20 spots from ~320 applications)
Application requirements
Geographic Eligibility
Permanent family address must be in the United States; international students not eligible
Academic Performance
High school grades predominantly A's, especially in math and science; excel at math and science; taking most advanced courses available at grade level
Math & Science
Strong performance in math and science; physics and calculus not prerequisites
Prior Engineering Experience
No prior experience (or very little) in engineering required
College-Level Readiness
Ability to handle college-level material at rapid pace
Application Materials
Online application with multiple choice, short answer, and 3 personal essays; high school transcripts; 2 teacher references (1 math, 1 science); standardized test scores requested but not required
Full Commitment
Must participate in ALL required WTP activities for full 4 weeks
Cost & sessions
Program cost not disclosed in available materials; application is free.
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