How I Got Into MIT With Zero Coding Experience (And Graduated Early)
I got into MIT and graduated early - without being a coding prodigy. In this video, I break down how I got accepted into MIT’s Computer Science program, what MIT looks for in applicants, and how I managed to survive once I was there. I share what helped my essays stand out, which extracurriculars mattered, and my top productivity and study tips for surviving the infamous MIT “firehose.”
👋 about me
I’m Maddy, a senior software engineer (prev. at Google), with prior internships at Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, IBM, and Amazon. Sharing my journey here - thanks for watching 🤍
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📖 timestamps
0:00 intro
1:29 standardized tests and grades
2:01 extracurriculars
3:00 letters of rec
3:26 essays
5:27 alumni interview
6:04 MIT values
8:42 Surviving MIT Computer Science
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