Experimental Study Group. The Experimental Study Group (ESG) is a close-knit academic program geared primarily toward motivated first-year undergraduate students who wish to take an active role in their MIT education. Each year 55 students, nine staff members, and approximately 40 upper-level teaching assistants (most of whom were in ESG as first years) participate in the program.
MIT may, however, limit enrollment in particular fields of study to balance resources with student interest. Each student entering MIT is assigned an advisor who assists the student in designing an effective program of study. The selection of elective subjects is an important consideration, one that students should discuss in depth with their advisors. All undergraduate degree programs combine ...
