How I got into MIT in 2024.

I had no idea how to code 1 year before MIT applications. So what did I do to get in?

0:00 Intro
0:19 What I did to get into MIT
7:23 Advice from MIT Students
10:57 Free Resources
12:11 Outro

[BlazySM-qpyn]

This is the most motivating video I've ever seen. Even though I know I won't get to MIT, this is such great advice to get moving in general. Tysm

[rajshekhargupta]

"I had no idea how to code 1 year before MIT applications." Tis is my story now, I'm aspiring to be an MIT Freshman in 2026. You made me confident about my coding man! THANK YOU SO MUCH BROTHER

[Lolshushiyuck]

1) get 1550+ gpa (800 at maths)
2)get above 4.5 gpa
3)start a business
4)learn machine learning
5)start coding
6)be unique

Lol

[cailinrugema]

Thank you for this video, im also planning to learn how to code and be dedicated to it, funny thing is i'm also starting a year before applying

[LoganSamuelVideos]

Great content man! I am class of 2019! And just started my channel! Going to post a video like this here soon! Thanks for the inspiration! Just subscribed! Good luck growing your channel !

[MrDinos]

Bro.... really???? 100% clickbait thubnail

[LoganSamuelVideos]

Great content man! I am class of 2019! And just started my channel! Going to post a video like this here soon! Thanks for the inspiration!

[PriyankaKumari-kqox]

Hi thank you for this video. Computer science is necessary for my degree as well.

[adirajchalotra]

Hello David, very inspiring story! I’m a Canadian in Grade 12 planning to go for engineering. I’m thinking of transferring to MIT, however my only regret is not thinking about this years before… I do a bunch of projects and learning after school ranging from building electronic circuitry to CAD and 3D printing to building airplanes to learning university math on my own.

How can I get started on my journey to MIT?

Much appreciated!

[simyaseker]

Hi!! Such a great content, thank you so muchh. Can you also take a video about how you created nivaro for the students who wants to know about what running a new startup looks like.

[temurnurimov]

My question is about interviews (say talks) you had with MIT students. How did you reach them out and what did you do or what did you say that they agreed to spend some time to talk with you?

[davidlomelin]

If you have any questions on how YOU can get into MIT, make sure to comment them below! I will be doing my best to reply to every question in my comments

[saksham.jain]

Hey David, it would be really helpful for me and many other students if you tell us about your honors and extracurriculars. Can you also tell if you had put MIT Maker Portfolio in your application.

[MochiQ]

congrats on getting into mit! i noticed you have a MITES sticker on your computer and youre wearing a MITES shirt too, but you didnt mention MITES a single time. 40% of students who do MITES end up going to MIT and the other 60% to other top colleges, do you personally feel that it really helped you that much?

[shivanshagrawal]

Hi, I'm an international student, and I realized I can't apply to MITES because it's only open to U.S. citizens. I'm currently in 11th grade and have a strong SAT score of 1520. However, I feel uncertain about where to start, as I have little to no experience in coding or presenting my profile effectively. I would appreciate any guidance on how to showcase my passion and build my profile. If we could connect or if you could help me with advice, I would be very grateful.

[factsuphigh]

Very gratefull for the video David! I have a start-up project that I started 6 months ago and I almost completed it by myself using React. Can you tell me will it be helpful for me in my application or what should I do to present it in the way so that I have the chance to get into MIT. Also, as you say you need to be passionate, I am very eager and excited about coding. Starting from the CS50 and currently reading github repositories of other coders I am learning more and more stuff everyday.

[abbosbeknozimov]

What was reason to learn CS50 and machine learning; what did u affect with them; what about ur research topic ?

[Parrot.]

Hi, i am an aspiring student who dreams of going to MIT, currently in 9th grade, because of this i would like to know when you started learning code, machine learning, and started research papers/startups, since it would really help me understand when i should delve into my passions, what scale, and when.

[rkdrafts]

I’m a rising sophomore and I’m on the first week of the CS50 Intro to CS course, it’s a bit challenging and I had no programming or cs experience prior, any tips or channels that may help in the process of completing it? Awesome video btw

[Tugra-wm]

Thank you so much for the video, for all these, is a rising sophomore too late? I kinda feel i am a bit left behind..