Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Our Commitment
At MIT, we are committed to an education that combines rigorous academic study with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community, one that reflects the true diversity of our country and world. We believe that students who are exposed to multiple perspectives are best prepared to solve society’s greatest challenges. We are proud and excited to be a member of the STARS Network, to ensure that students from small towns and rural communities know how much we value the perspectives and experiences they bring to our campus. We are committed to expanding access to information about the opportunities that exist at MIT and a range of other higher education institutions, so students can make the most informed decisions about how to spend their post-high school years.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Events
Virtual Event
STARS@MIT: Applying to College as a Rural/Small-Town Student
April 23rd 2025, 7:00 pm EDT
Learn about navigating the college admissions process and highlighting your unique strengths as a student from a small-town or rural area. There'll also be an opportunity to ask questions and speak with current STARS (Small-Town and Rural Student) Ambassadors at MIT!
Host: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySTARS Near You
STORY in Johnson City, TN
April 27th 2025, 2:00 pm EDT
Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STORY in Charleston, WV
April 28th 2025, 6:30 pm EDT
Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STORY in Roanoke, VA
April 29th 2025, 5:30 pm EDT
Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STARS in Anchorage, AK
April 30th 2025, 7:30 am AKDT
Join an amazing group of ten colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country!
Host: Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Notre Dame, Case Western Reserve University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Columbia University in the City of New York, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. LouisSTARS Near You
STORY in Fayetteville, NC
April 30th 2025, 6:30 pm EDT
Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STORY in Macon, GA
May 1st 2025, 6:00 pm EDT
Join admissions representatives from dozens of colleges and universities to learn about holistic admissions, making a college list, and applying for admission and financial aid. The STORY program will feature a 45-minute general admissions information session followed by an 90-minute college fair featuring 30+ highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from around the country.
Host: Auburn University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale UniversityVirtual Event
STARS Virtual College Fair
May 6th 2025, 7:00 pm CST
Join all 32 STARS Network partner colleges and universities to discover the exceptional opportunities all of our schools have to offer through a virtual college fair!
Host: Amherst College, Auburn University, Berkeley, Brown University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Notre Dame, SMU, Spelman College, Stanford University, The Ohio State University, The University of Alabama, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of Denver, University of Maryland, College Park, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale UniversityVirtual Event
STARS@MIT: Thriving in College as a Rural/Small-Town College Student
May 14th 2025, 7:00 pm EDT
Join us for an overview of the specific resources at MIT that help with the transition to college and a new urban environment, followed by a panel of current MIT students who grew up in a rural or small town. Hear them talk about navigating MIT's campus, building community, and staying connected to their backgrounds. There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.
Host: Massachusetts Institute of Technology