With an 8% increase in applications, this year was again the most competitive ever for MIT admissions. Admitting less than 12% of applicants means that we had to turn away many, many incredible students. For those of you who fall into this category, this is an open forum for you to talk.
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Posted by: Vanilla on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 15, 2008
Good luck to everyone else!
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Posted by: cs0104 on March 15, 2008
only thing we can do when we fall on our face is to just get back up again
don't lose faith people!
Posted by: Stephen on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: bunny on March 15, 2008
am a really poor Indian. wasted all my parents' money on SATs and sending applications. thought I will make it to the wurl's no.1.... 2080 in SAT1(cudnt afford to appear 4 it twice to improve my scores), 2150 In SAT2, 97/100 skool GPA and a bunch of EC certificates... But alas.... how will I face my mother who is waiting 4 me to deliver da gud news... Do i deserve to live?? Or shud I rather die??
Posted by: A really bad son from India on March 18, 2007 05:08 AM
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Posted by: Rohail on March 15, 2008
ur decision - correct..
Posted by: Harsh Sinha on March 15, 2008
maybe graduate school
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Posted by: Jay on March 15, 2008
I will give up, maybe see u in the graduate school........
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Posted by: Alexander on March 15, 2008
but...
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 15, 2008
thank you guys for reading my application materials,
i really thought i would get in,...but anyway ,got to move on. probably , maybe next year as a transfer applicant or grad school,i am coming.
to those who were admitted,good for you and i genuinely wish you all the best for the roller coaster you are in. it was an honour competing with you guys.i probably dint do justice to myself in my essays,so anyway...
thanks again MIT
Posted by: eswar on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: bhattsan on March 15, 2008
Thank you though, I'll find my way somewhere else.
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Well, enough sulking. I would like to thank the admissions staff for giving my application fair consideration and to others like me, best of luck in your future endeavors.
(Yeah, that's from Half-Life 2)
Posted by: mike on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Freeman on March 15, 2008
I just wanted to say thanks for the deferral and everything. I know those 1000 freshman who enter in the fall will do amazing things. Thank you MIT for wording every single letter so honestly and sympathetically.
To everyone else who was not admitted, i KNOW we will all do great things with our lives, no matter what College or University we end up at!
Posted by: Aleeza on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: harnur on March 15, 2008
I draw some life consolation from the poem Deseridata:
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
To the rest of those not admitted: Enjoy life.
Posted by: Travis on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Lingke on March 15, 2008
Well its kind of an interesting feeling I'm going through. I guess I'll go out and celebrate the fact that I'm done waiting on college decisions.
The best of luck to all of you in the class of 2012, no matter what college you go to.
Posted by: Collin MacGregor on March 15, 2008
Thanks to the MIT admissions team again for all your help and support. i'll be there in for post grad..
Apoorva
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Posted by: Arun on March 15, 2008
Ah, if only weather in PA didn't suck. I guess I'll maybe be able to take my bike out next week.
Posted by: Derek on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: maelle on March 15, 2008
EA deferred, RA rejected... oh well. It wasn't meant to be. California has better weather...
Posted by: Leko on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Travis on March 15, 2008
Thx for reading my essays dudes.
peace out....
perhaps.
Posted by: mell on March 15, 2008
I have to say that I did see this coming... most the financial aid forms I sent in a couple weeks ago were never processed. I sent in a big packet of stuff, and only the form that was on top was entered into the my.mit site. Oh well.
Anyways, thank you for this incredible journey, and a huge congratulations for all of those who were admitted.
All my best,
Ben
Posted by: BMG on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Anon2 on March 15, 2008
Thanks for Mit admissions and the wonderful bloggers for this incredible journey.
Posted by: Abdullah on March 15, 2008
We're all mulling over the admission decision, wallowing, weeping, or merely wondering.
Either way, I know two things for sure: A) I'm a bit bummed, and B) I'm sure you all are amazing.
Don't give up hope.
I'm depending on you.
Posted by: Steffi on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: mell on March 15, 2008
Remember 'GREASE YA PALMS'?
Posted by: Int'l junior on March 15, 2008
I just want to say thank you again for all the time you guys (the admissions team) put into this. Applying to MIT was definitely one of the best experiences of my life, and probably one of my healthiest obsessions. One which sadly has to end now.
Have a good four years, Class of 2012!
Posted by: Jayne on March 15, 2008
Posted by: angela w. on March 15, 2008
and my second choice uni accepted me!!! :DDDDDD
Posted by: Reg on March 15, 2008
and to fellow rejected applicants: this isn't the end of the world. there's always something nice in everything bad. you'll see ^_^ Your future is just out there.
Posted by: LR on March 15, 2008
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well...it's ok anyway...I'm glad I don't have to wait anymore
Good luck to everyone in the future!
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Thank you!!!
Posted by: Amy on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Ayes on March 15, 2008
i'm going to miss reading this forum.
Posted by: Quiver on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Lauren on March 15, 2008
But big wheel keeps on turnin'...TURNIN!
Posted by: Stephen on March 15, 2008
Posted by: btty on March 15, 2008
You know, it stung a little, to see that relatively short page show up with the "I am so sorry to tell you that we are unable to offer you admission to MIT" in the first sentence. This is the school I have loved for the better part of my high school career, after all.
Nevertheless...I mean, yes, I'm disappointed. but I think the more important thing is that I have absolutely no regrets. I tried my best. I shot for a goal that was probably unreachable, but I shot for it anyway. I did whatever I could, and I am content with myself for that.
Even though it wasn't the result I wanted, I still want to give the admissions staff a very heartfelt thank you for not just considering my application, but also for being so open, honest, kind, and...human. None of the other schools I applied to have an admissions staff that can even compare to you guys. I have no bitter feelings -- you guys are amazing. Especially considering what you must have to go through every year, especially considering things like Ben's "It's More Than A Job" entry, I have the utmost admiration for you guys.
It's sad, but life goes on. Can't wait to hear from my other schools in the next few weeks. Still, it's a huge relief, for me at least, since now I don't have to wonder or speculate or be unsure anymore. But with that said, I would like to tip my hat to the admissions staff and all of those who got in (Congratulations guys! You are truly amazing! ^_^) and gracefully bow out. It's been a great ride. Thanks, MIT.
@Anonymous, 12:18 PM
Yep, they came out 15 minutes early for me. Just like Snively said.
Posted by: asm on March 15, 2008
going to Case Western now
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Posted by: Shauna on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Shauna on March 15, 2008
Oh, and thanks to those that reviewed me, it must have been... interesting (perhaps I should not have put hide and seek in walmart)
No regrets on my part though.
-Jon
Posted by: Jon on March 15, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
bye bye n have nice time.....thanks all the bloggers....and thanks MIT
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Count me in your club too guys!
Didn't think I'd have the heart to face the rejection calmly before I already am...kinda ironic huh..
To all fellow Rejectees:
The Journey Is The Reward!
& To the MIT Admission Folks:
Thanks for the journey! Still love you guys...always will..
Peace..
Posted by: Nihar on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Matt on March 15, 2008
YEh caribbean reject here also >.Hey Shauna!!
YEh caribbean reject here also >.< Also waiting on the 31st of March.
Posted by: Javal on March 15, 2008
Posted by: JPGK on March 15, 2008
See you in a few weeks.
Posted by: Travis on March 15, 2008
I know there are a limited number of seats at MIT, but these people deserve a spot. How much money does MIT have in the bank? Build another campus! If all of these talented individuals could advance themselves at a place like MIT, the world would be a better place.
Posted by: temugen on March 15, 2008
"Well... I'm going to Michigan! Go Blue!
Posted by: Anonymous on March 15, 2008 11:55 AM"
Oh hey, that seems to be me as well!
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Congratulations to everyone that got in, and thanks to you Admissions Committee for their labors.
Good luck to the rest of you as well: if you were attracted to MIT, you are most definitely special.
Posted by: Marc L'Heureux on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Rahul Jain on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Matt on March 15, 2008 12:29 PM
Are you the Matt from the chat room last night?
Posted by: Javal on March 15, 2008
No.
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
this is what I get for getting too attached to MIT
Posted by: Daniel on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Travis on March 15, 2008
Well, Rahul we won't decelerate to end up in -ve velocity. It was just a momentary opposite force that has reduced the velocity. Acceleration remains in the same direction.
To hell with external forces, all that matters is Internal and internals in the college. Newton and his laws can take a rest
This goes out to all people here. Rejected..fine..dejected....not at all fine.
Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Christine on March 15, 2008
at least we have each other, amirite guys?
*is also headed to the U of M*
thanks to the Admissions Staff for looking over my stuff.
Posted by: Brian on March 15, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Wemadi history, we tried an that is what matters. Also, don't forget to follow your passions and to do it with the heart!
WE CAN MAE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORL.
Bye MIT, I enjoyed.
Posted by: Rodrigo Madrigal on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
First my father fells of a ladder and breaks his leg; now I'm rejected.
However, I really want to thanks you guys, you're the best. Had a great time while applying.
Posted by: Carlos on March 15, 2008
Location obviously wasn't everything when I applied, but I've been thinking only about MIT for the past month or so. Considering I kind of chose to apply here less than a year ago, I suppose I shouldn't be so upset. But I really wanted to go and thought I had a good chance.
Oh, well, it's been cool reading the blogs, and I guess there are a lot more intelligent people than I see in my town.
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Guess what I am trying to say here is that you create yourself. If you feel shot down over this, then fight your way back up. Failure sometimes helps you strive to be better. I really pity those who let this make them stagnant or regressive whether it was getting admitted or not.
If you say or think that you weren't good enough, then I hope you get over it quickly. It is only as bad as you let it be. That goes the same with other universities the opposite way. They're only as good as you let them be.
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Posted by: IV on March 15, 2008
Somewhere in between, I realized that MIT and I might not be the best match. The admissions office maybe saw that before I did. Oh well, the process was fun and I loved reading the blogs on here. Hope to you see guys in the future, no matter where life takes us to.
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Posted by: Adebayo on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Waish on March 15, 2008
The only thing that matters is what you make out of it. It's not the end of the world.
You guys are amazing, and I feel a certain relief to see that our world will be lead by people like you.
Yes, MIT is an amzing place... an incredibly amazing school, but not every Noble Laureate graduated from MIT, not every succesful company was founded by an MIT alumn, nor does every scietific breakthrough happen at MIT.
Just keep striving for your goals as passionately as you were about MIT, and there is no doubt you will succed.
Good luck to all of you amazing people, I will be reading about you in the future...
Posted by: Edgar Madrigal on March 15, 2008
nd any1 from India got in?
Posted by: Yash.. on March 15, 2008
CALTECH FTW
Posted by: Scott on March 15, 2008
I think Ben once said "There's a difference between rejecting and not admitting someone." The admissions staff has said countless times that 70% of the applicants are qualified, but only ~12% can actually be admitted. It's more like drawing a line at some point, whereas rejection implies "You failed." Well, maybe not that harsh, but it's not like MIT doesn't want you. It's just that there isn't enough room.
But I'm pretty at peace with my decision. It was destiny.
Heh, anyone notice that Ben created a new "blogger" for the admit/not admit/waitlist forums?
Also, I think you guys set a new record for blog post comments in the "Online Decisions To Be Released This Saturday" entry. Last I checked, it was at 673. o_O
Posted by: asm on March 15, 2008
"Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense..."
He was speaking!
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
me 2 in de group....
dis is not de end
Posted by: Jayanto on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Evan on March 15, 2008
thanks. that really is a better way to look at it.
Posted by: anonymous on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Cil on March 15, 2008
So, we're not going to MIT! Since that option's closed, let's focus on the future:
Where do all of you guys think you're going to go?
Columbia, here I come
Posted by: Skramata on March 15, 2008
Bepar na.
I am still "A MIGHTY GUY"
Posted by: nMAD on March 15, 2008
Posted by: ewjiojede on March 15, 2008
There is still hope for me though. A month from this day the greatest work of someone who shares my name, will grace its modern American counterpart.
Julia R, if you ever read this, know that I will always remember you, εστω και αν απο τον ταφο. And don't put a dam on the babies.
As for all the other countless lost minds and souls in this universe, let them stay that way, for they will be better without the apple.
Posted by: duketipquantumelephants on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Gedi on March 15, 2008
Stage 2: Denial ("Nothing happened -- just a dream." *whistling*).
Stage 3: The shock of realization ("OMG WAHT!!!>?!1~" *incoherent rambling*).
Stage 4: Trauma ("..." *...*).
Stage 5: Rationalization ("Well, ok, maybe my essays weren't so hot. And maybe putting down 'butterfly chasing' under summer activities wasn't such a bright idea...").
Stage 6: Indignation ("I will NOT let this disappoint me! I'm better than they are! I'm am SO much better than they are, and I know it too!" *slams fist*).
Stage 7: Hopefulness ("Oh well, maybe for graduate school...").
(4 years later)
Stage 8: Goto Stage 1.
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Posted by: not admitted human on March 15, 2008
@Anonymous: I really hope you were kidding about that. Suicide is no laughing matter.
Posted by: asm on March 15, 2008
whatever though, I didn't want to pay that much anyway.
Posted by: whatever on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 15, 2008
To Ben and Matt and the rest of the admissions team -- thanks for heart you put into every decision made. You made the journey a lot less lonely.
Posted by: Yifan on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Californian on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Yifan on March 15, 2008
But maybe someday, the admissions officers will wake the f*** up and realize imported minds are actually valuable.
To all my fellow comrades, the light continues to shine even in this time of darkness. Don't lose faith in yourself.
Posted by: taylor on March 15, 2008
At any rate, we're all free--we can only go forward from here. I'd say the smart thing for us to do is the same thing that you'd do if you were defusing a bomb and things didn't quite work out: run. Don't think about it, don't look back, just get as far away from it as you can--there's nothing you can do.
Well, UCLA, UC Berkely, Cornell, Stanford, Tufts, and CMU are still out there. Maybe things will work out with them. UCLA is a 95% chance, since they sent me the infamous "engineering open house invitation"--which is basically a very obvious wink and a nudge from their admissions office. Grad school's what matters, though--that's when you actually get to do real research. What attracted me to MIT was that it wasn't difficult for undergrads to do research, but undergrads only know so much, and can therefore only do so much. I guess I'll just have to bust my ass for another four years before I can finally do something meaningful and fulfilling.
Posted by: Twilight Bob on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous on March 15, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
And yeah... talking about resilience... be prepared to read my application for Grad school!!!
I dont give up tht easily... i never will.. i am so gonna get a degree from u ppl!
All the best to those who were accepted!!!
Posted by: Lionel Vaz on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Chirag on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Goens on March 15, 2008
Thanks for your notification of March 15th. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your rejection at this time.
This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters.
With such a varied and promising field of schools, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.
Despite your outstanding record and previous experience in rejecting applicants,
I find that your rejection does not meet my current career needs.
Consequently, I will begin taking classes as a undergraduate student in your electrical engineering department.
I look forward to seeing you then.
Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.
Sincerely Yours, Anonymous #2
Posted by: Anonymous #2 on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Travis on March 15, 2008
You completely made my day... which hasn't been that great after the bad news (rejected both at caltech and MIT). I guess that only leaves me the path I'm on right now...
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 15, 2008
SAT1:2060
SAT2:2380 (20 marks lost in Chem)
I am from Faridabad and go to Modern Vidya Niketan.
Why? I won't be making it to Stanford or Princeton and even after having acceptances ( and scholarships) from ERAU and IIT, I would be preparing for Indian exams or probably dropping this year for JEE...final way out.
What about you, anonymous?
Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Chanddeep on March 15, 2008
anyways~~~lol chances for MIT has been the smallest for me, so no surprise that I'm rejected.
Best wishes for the future!!!
Posted by: Cindy Li on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Chris on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 15, 2008
1.my lord,
2.my parents,
3.my sister,
4.my teachers,
5.my friends and
those who prayed for me.
Believe me- I tried my best, but there are several others who are better than a valedictorian with perfect SATS.
I wish I could join a top public university where I have been admittted , but alas! I donot have the money.
"There are many Shakespeares lying silently in the grave"- I wish to be a shakespeare (or Einstein) of this kind. I have no other option left.
Posted by: An international on March 15, 2008
As a matter of fact, this page should be used only for humor because what else can we say. "oh, life goes on. maybe i ll try again for grad school..."
If don't want us, so be it. I will never have anything to do with them for the rest of life.
Reposted from anonymous #2
Dear MIT Committee Members:
Thanks for your notification of March 15th. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your rejection at this time.
This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field of schools, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.
Despite your outstanding record and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my current career needs.
Consequently, I will begin taking classes as a undergraduate student in your electrical engineering department.
I look forward to seeing you then.
If you have further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at george.smith@mit.edu.
Sincerely, George
Posted by: george on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Emre on March 15, 2008
Truth be told, I haven't thought or been concerned about decisions (to anywhere) for a while - I have a plan, I'm ready to go ^_^ It's weird, because I thought I might be a bit more emotional. Then again, MIT hasn't been my dream for anywhere near as long as many of you. The hardest thing is going to be telling my teachers, who were probably rooting for it more than I was!
Good luck to us all, and thanks to admissions! :D
Posted by: Sumaiya on March 15, 2008
Posted by: anom3 on March 15, 2008
i was hoping to be able to post on the forum two steps above this one.
life goes on?
Posted by: Miri on March 15, 2008
I guess it made me realize that there isn't just one route to the places we want to go. MIT isn't the only way of accomplishing our life goals. It seemed like the nicest way of going where we wanted to go, but now we're just going to have to find a new path.
All I ask is that those who did get in do not waste the opportunity they have been given, because that would not be fair to some of us who would have done anything for a placement at the institute. Ultimately, I guess some of us are just going to have to go change the world somewhere else =P
Thank you MIT. Good luck to everyone, admitted or not.
Never stop swinging!
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Still, I’m not too disappointed. I was accepted EA to CalTech and am still waiting on U Chicago and Harvey Mudd, so I have plenty of options available.
Posted by: Justin on March 15, 2008
Princeton, Harvard and Cornell...... are you going to give me more rejections?
THis is exciting.
Posted by: Ken on March 15, 2008
Well, that sucked... at least the waiting is over.
For those who are reading all the way down to this post (and also for me), here's a little inspirational quote:
"Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you'll land among the stars."
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and then they'll know how it feels to be us
Posted by: Miri on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Gr8 school record, top of my class all my life, top in country for 3 IGCSE exams, 2050 on SAT I, 116 on TOEFL, 2400 in SAT II, gr8 alumni interview, lot of activities + many prayers = NOT ADMITTED from MIT...
Well, I guess that was a momentary dream shattered to bits, but I still love MIT and I will definitely return for graduate studies.. Until then, alvida and good luck to everyone
else...
@Libin: I echo your sentiments brother, I am waiting for replies from Stanford and Princeton too, but given what MIT has told me, I am not too keen on either of Stanford or Princeton coming through with a positive reply... lol... well, we tried at least, but God wished something else...
@ Anonymous#2: I really enjoyed reading that letter, I wish we could all just get into MIT with that spirit and confidence... sigh.
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Posted by: Parshu on March 15, 2008
haha well, after the first cry i sort of settled down.....i would have felt pretty dumb at MIT anyway, surrounded by geniuses. its a double whammy - rejected from caltech yesterday and mit today. but, like everyone has been saying, life does go on, right?
LOL i wish i could think that way. i'm going to be sore about this for a while to come. i'm not going to forgive them that easy, and im NOT going to apply for grad school. their loss. but i still love the decisions people - ben, matt snively, paul, keri,karen - you guys rocked!
maybe after a while i will get over it. maybe. i hope so. soon. i feel especially sorry for all the fellow indians that didnt make it - you guys rock!!!! kick butt at IITs and IIMs and make them WANT you! and THEN send them a rejection letter.
good luck to everyone - may you all change the world!!!!
Posted by: Kamya on March 15, 2008
I just feel like how could I apply with a SAT I score of 1840! Actually I did bad in Reading. But did get 2380 in SAT II ...107 in TOEFL...
Still it seems ppl with looot greaaaater score than me are disappointed. Well, I just thought to check out my luck by applying to MIT. Had no other reasons to apply to MIT. I also did apply to Princeton and Yale !...lol...
Posted by: Bangladeshi Sagol on March 15, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
I just wonder what more I should have done. I have a 2400 on the SAT I, 800s on three SAT IIs, 4.00 unweighted GPA, I'm an Eagle Scout, and I'm graduating as the (single) valedictorian.
I just wonder where I could have gone wrong.
Someone once told me I could be anything I wanted to be. I wanted to be a student at MIT.
Posted by: Paul D. on March 15, 2008
I wanna say... This will also gone, no matter you are celebrating for success, regreting for fault or crying for being rejected.
I love MIT so so so much... That's no doubt.
But when I got rejection, I was suprise that I was so calm to see that. Though I don't know why I got this result. System error? Is that a horrible dream? No... Life is like this.
I never early decision I or II any school just for the RA offer from MIT. But... Well~ I will apply to transfer to MIT next year~
Posted by: Joy on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Parshu on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Aamir on March 15, 2008
Ma'am, thank you so much for those words...Moms are special..and your words prove that...I just hope I fulfill my Mom's dreams for me, i just hope that I can rub those tears away from her eyes..though i wasted a year of my life...I know I'll make my Mom proud...Thanx Mom for being there...And thanx ANOM3...n congrats to your son or daughter who got accepted..I'm sure he or she deserved it...n dat much more bcuz u r their mom...
Posted by: A really bad son from India...n soon to be "a real on March 15, 2008
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I will try to never cry , ever smile......
Bye!!!! MIT
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
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@aamir: I get your positive intentions, but we the ones who applied were expecting to make the difference and not be like thousand others lol, but I agree, we are all worthy.
Well, I do feel better now after watching Run Fatboy Run ^^ ... now maybe some more ice cream and chocolate will do the work... :D :D
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 15, 2008
Or a black hole. Certainly what it feels like right now.
Anyone else looking at U Illinois Urbana?
Posted by: an astronomical miscalculation on March 15, 2008
@ anon #2, hilariously done
Posted by: Hyun Jin on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Amy on March 15, 2008
Best of luck, to those who made it, because you have responsibility to make the world a better, so do we, but without a head start. But beware , you aint at the end already, you gotta catch up!
Best of luck the race has just begun.
Hurray to a global , unbiased community.
Posted by: An International ,whom you might regret denying ad on March 15, 2008
Anyway, I was on a BBQ, reading the PWNED letter on my cell phone (and even tried to comment, although it didn't work). Yeah, I'm very disappointed; but just the voyager was well worth it (including the $200 bucks on TOEFL, SAT and FedEx =P).
So, see you later (= (and being un-admitted doesn't mean I won't comment ever here. Period)
Posted by: PS on March 15, 2008
anyway...i wish the class of 2012 the best:-)
as for me----> :-(
Posted by: Aristides on March 15, 2008
But last night when I found out I'll find out today, I kind of didn't want MIT as much as I wanted it last month or the month before. For one thing, I love math and science but I'm not incredibly good at it. Sounds crazy, I know. I just love what I do and love what I learn but I'm still aspiring to be better.
So why did I, in the last minute, feel like MIT wasn't right for me? I just thought MIT, great name and everything but it's main focus is math, science and technology--there are many schools out there that are probably better rounded that may help me pick a firm major because right now, I feel like my major is tentative.
If any of you got rejected, there are better things out there FOR YOU. For sure. There is a reason behind everything--just know that.
"'Strive in what you believe in, set goals and you can believe in'"-Jay-Z's mom (from the song "Anything for you" by Jay-Z"
Posted by: Samisab on March 15, 2008
the quote is
"Strive in what you believe in, set goals and you can achieve them"
wow I'm out of it. Nap time.
PS- it was fun blogging with you. Bye www.mit.edu!
Posted by: Samisab on March 15, 2008
Just to let you know, I invented the time machine a few month back but has not been able to get that extracurricular into my application. However, I fully expect to travel back in time and apply again until you accept me.
Sincerely,
Peter
Posted by: Peter on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: peggyone on March 15, 2008
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
Yeah, cheezy, but it is that bad.
NEVERTHELESS, here's my balance sheet:(I drew this up days ago)
COST:
-$75
-6 months' close attention to all MIT related websites
-an awful lot of brain cells
-large amount of paper + ink from printing drafts
-emotional stress now and then
-suspection that I suck at life while reading CollegeConfidential threads
GAIN:
-a 3-day getaway trip to Shanghai for the interview(it was fun!)
-access to so many awesome links from the blogs
-enjoyment of the blogs
-knowledge of random facts in math and physics
-discovery of OCW for high school (it's really helpful)
-a throughout evaluation of my past accomplishments and failures
-MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL: I began to understand what I want with LIFE.
90% will be unhappy on this very day, inevitably. And I'm glad that I tried. No regrets now.
To all members of the staff: Thank you. Honestly, it's hard for me to admit that "you guys rock!" at this moment, but you really deserve it. Thank you for reading my stuff and answering my questions, and enjoy your hard-earned break from the past 6 months' frenzy.
To all members of '12: Congrats! Take the privelege and live your MIT years to the fullest. You know you'd be living the dream of many others.
To my fellow rejectees: have heart, and be patient for the good news in April. MIT adcoms may have made a mistake (oh yes, everybody does!), but you know you can be awesome wherever you go.
Farewell, all blogers, I might be back for grad school.
Posted by: jinziling on March 15, 2008
I will surrender to whatever fate has been given to me. I mean, what else could you do?
I guess good ol' destiny has already chosen a path for me. Who knows that MIT might be just around the next bend? Well, good luck to all out there. You'll be seeing me again shortly.
Posted by: Najmia on March 15, 2008
Posted by: S on March 15, 2008
Even if one door closes it just leads to more possibilities!
Posted by: Apoorva on March 15, 2008
Even if one door closes it just leads to more possibilities!
Posted by: Apoorva on March 15, 2008
it did ease the sting a bit to commiserate beforehand
i wasn't as in love with MIT as a lot of you seem to be, but still...
there's bad vibes now, and i'll be having nightmares
for the next two weeks till i get the rest of my decisions(which btw is all of spring break for me,thanks MIT)
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Osama on March 15, 2008
"...for you to talk?" How sarcastic is that?
What is there to talk about other than spending my entire high school career working hard at everything that had come to me. Pulling many all-nighters studying, competing in sports, doing everything right above and beyoud the competition only to find out that "I am not good enough?"
Posted by: Carl on March 15, 2008
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11913686803
for rejectees.
The group going to be very casual, no rules and no organization, just to let people know who else got rejected.
Posted by: Mgccl on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Sceth on March 15, 2008
Posted by: DetroitMan on March 15, 2008
maybe because I was like 99% sure I wouldn't be admitted.(I have a great instinct
Dear all admission staff, thank you for everything.
I really did enjoy the whole process, and reading blogs here
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Rejection was expected, but dissappointing nonetheless. What a lousy way to start spring break...
Pellisippi State Technical Community College, anyone?
Posted by: btdm on March 15, 2008
cause I've tried my best. For those who also not admitted, don't give up. enjoy your life. maybe our destiny lies somewhere else.
Posted by: Richard on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Anonymous on March 15, 2008
Remember, every rain is followed by a rainbow....just wait for the sun to come out.
Posted by: Rutu on March 15, 2008
Well, California, here I come.
The biggest issue is going to be breaking it to all of my friends, teachers, and family who were expecting good news. :/ That, and, moving across the country come August.
Posted by: Liz on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Nima on March 15, 2008
A college is a means to open up future possibilities and step up your life. It is a means, not an end. It is the forward-thinking faculty and students that makes MIT unique. MIT is my top choice, because it fits me the best. However, it is important to remember that you will be part of the college that you attend. If there's something that you don't like, you should take action to change things for the better. That means, go to your second choice, and make changes so it essentially becomes your 'first choice' over time.
With that in mind, I'm looking forward to my results for UC Berkeley and UCLA.
Posted by: Mark on March 15, 2008
Well, now that reality has hit me, I guess MIT is telling me to stay another year, to finish high school, and apply again next year. It's been a great experience competing with all of you, those who got in and those who didn't, and I believe MIT has overlooked many outstanding applicants.
Don't give up now, stay strong, be confident in your self.
"Every life has a measure of sorrow, and sometimes this is what awakens us.”
Posted by: A Taiwanese Junior on March 15, 2008
I also regret not being able to help out with HMMT.
So now let's see what happens with Princeton
Posted by: Anirvan Mukherjee on March 15, 2008
What really irks me is that I know a guy that DID get in. I'm nearly positive that I did better in standardized testing, course rigor,etc. Thing is: he has aunts, uncles, and a whole side of the family that is all MIT alumni.
Posted by: Anonymous on March 15, 2008
After realizing that I'm accepted, I extend my fullest congratulations and especially respect towards the class of 2012. You guys must be capable of levitation or something of the sort. To be superior to myself and some of the other amazing resumes listed here ... I have to say that I'm impressed.
Good luck in Cambridge. Write me a postcard.
Posted by: Rob on March 15, 2008
Posted by: Agneta on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Ed on March 15, 2008
Thanks for considering me! I still love you guys! :D
I knew I was going to be denied even without looking at the page...but that's ok, you guys will always be #1 to me! lol
Thanks for the memories
Posted by: mathstar08 on March 15, 2008
All that nonsense about this not being a "judgement of you as a student or as a person" is just plain illogical. How did they choose us then? Toss a coin? NO, they made a judgement of our worth based on what information they had. Plainly, they think I'm less valuable for them than the people they admitted. Period. No need to sugar-coat. Of course this is not to say that the the people in the admissions committee are bad people; they're just doing what they're supposed to, and I really do thank them for their time, although I do recall paying a fee, so it's not like they're doing anything "extra" for any of us.
Still, I may not know why at this time, but I thank God for this turn of events. "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God"
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
So I wasn't admitted, so what? I've got a ton of years of life ahead of me, and it's unlikely that not being admitted to MIT is going to drastically change me as a person, or what I can achieve.
Thanks for the trip, MIT, it was quite a ride, but it looks like this is where we part ways.
Posted by: Haili on March 15, 2008
I wish to congratulate all the guys who got in,best of luck homies.And MIT Admissions,thank you for considering my application.
Posted by: Inshaf on March 15, 2008
thank you admission officers. all is good, though i am still not certain where i am going as yet. but everything worked out for the best. You worked hard admission officers, hope you treated yourself to some pi(e) yesterday. you deserve it.
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
So we don't want to submit an application that only reflects a conventional perfect student, we should have submitted an application that sparks our unconventional ideas, our unique desire, or an original characteristics apart from a bunch of plain perfect and boring applicants. Remember MIT is where an exciting journey, and they need to find the individuals who make up a one-and-only team, just like each fundamental element that makes up a complete periodic table.
Share some of my thought. And I am confident that I was denied because of my personality, not of my talent. And it's fine, because no one wants to fake their real indentity.
Again, thanks the MIT. Without them, I wouldn't learn that there are just as many intellectuals out there as many stars in the sky. Without them, I wouldn't have worked my ass up until this day, and to be inspired to dream a big dream. Who knows where I end up, but I will end up a tougher person who knows how to stand up after a hurtful falling. I do. Do you?
Posted by: 0 on March 15, 2008
Nothing left to do now except keep moving forward. March 27th...come on Berkeley!
Posted by: asm on March 15, 2008
To everyone who was not admitted, I'm sure we were just not meant to be at MIT. We'll definately find our school that's most suitable to us. Thanks to all the admission officers who worked hard to read so many applications in so little time. I appreciate all your efforts to notify us of our decisions early.
This is probably my last post since my journey to MIT has ended for now. But of course, another journey has started. Everyone not admitted, never lose hope! You're all awesome, but probably not the best fit for MIT. To the MIT class of 2012, congrats and I wish you all the best of luck in your continuing journey at MIT.
No matter what happens, Keep smiling!
Posted by: Still Smiling on March 15, 2008
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Posted by: Arturo (International) on March 16, 2008
Your loss
Posted by: Ryan on March 16, 2008
it's for the best
Posted by: zack upton on March 16, 2008
anyways , shruthi,sohanam and rest all you may contact me at pritiscool_4@yahoo.co.in if u wanna discuss about ur application
Posted by: PREETI on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 16, 2008
In a way I regret applying EA for MIT, because it was the first admissions application I ever filled out and included the first admissions essays I ever wrote. The experience built up over time with the other apps is probably part of why I haven't received any other rejects yet...not even CalTech.
To those of you who are with me and got into Cal Tech and not here, just keep in mind that MIT has over 3 times as many applicants as Caltech does every year. It's just more selective. Personally, I'm hoping for Harvey Mudd. Still also waiting to hear back from WashU, Princeton, Columbia, and Rice. If all else fails, I still have TONS of scholarship money at Texas A&M.
Good luck to all the rest of you who got turned down (there's plenty of other schools), and while they won't be reading this, best of wishes to all those who end up joining the MIT class of 2012.
Posted by: Aditya on March 16, 2008
u from india????????????
Posted by: preeti on March 16, 2008
Admissions committee, you're a crate full of peaches, and I'm fairly certain that I would enjoy sharing a cool dollop of gelato with every one of you.
All I do is love you.
Louis II
Posted by: Louis II on March 16, 2008
I thank the MIT admissions team for the whole process. But I am just wondering if they only do give admissions to superhumans why don't they just make a minimum requirement criteria which says unless u have achieved tons of awards at national and international level, developed something original, done an exceptional research paper, had ur own start-up company, there is no point applying. Basically turned into a scientist or a mathematician even before entering college..! why don't they just say that the school achievements are overlooked or too trivial to account for anything. Additionally, maxing ur sat doesnt influence the decision as this is no exceptional thing thus even with a score of 2400 in SAT II , highest in the country in 4 IGCSE Subjects and strong leadership in EC's I stand a chance no where.. After investing many hours in the whole application process n pinning up hopes, i think it was rather futile and i would prefer them making the selection process more apparent so our hopes dun come crashing down...
Posted by: Rejected.. on March 16, 2008
Posted by: MIT??? on March 16, 2008
I didn't get in either, and I've had time to think about it and accept it. I know it may seem like the end of the world for many of you, and I felt the same way when I first saw the decision. But then my best friend reminded me that God has a plan for all of us so I should just accept whatever happens as His decision. And I have. I believe that regardless of the college we go to, we're all going to change the world. We just need to believe in ourselves. It's going to happen. I'm sure that something bigger and better is waiting for all of us.
Posted by: Maliha on March 16, 2008
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Posted by: Vytautas on March 16, 2008
@Libin: I'm pretty sure Agneta was thinking one of the Indian Institutes of Technology...haha if you think getting into MIT is competitive that's a whole different ball game...I think you're talking over half a million applicants to each one every year for about 5,000 spots. 11.8% admit this year at MIT...roughly 1% at any of the IITs
Posted by: Aditya on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Twilight Bob on March 16, 2008
"Jahan aur bhi hain..", love that Soaham.
The way to go..
Posted by: Viksit'11(India) on March 16, 2008
But I didnt really expect to get in... so thanks for the decision i guess...
Posted by: Omar on March 16, 2008
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 16, 2008
nothing to worry.....applying next year as transfer.....and definitely going to make it....!!!
Posted by: Kapil on March 16, 2008
Sorrrryyy. I was totally referring to IIT India. and I was wondering why you didn't even want to go there haha. never mind it was Illinois... haha
(You should totally try going to IIT India!)
Posted by: Agneta on March 16, 2008
Twilight Bob, Libin, Shruti - i was so surprised you guys were rejected!! Doesn't 'interest' count for anything??!!No matter, battle on. =)
Posted by: Kamya on March 16, 2008
I learned a lot as I struggled to learn to familiarize myself with another education system
Your blogs are amazing too
I wish that I can go to MIT as graduate student in future
Posted by: Ying Wei on March 16, 2008
Regrads everyone
Posted by: twardy24 on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Ern Sheong on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Ern Sheong on March 16, 2008
MIT IS ALL FOR ME
Posted by: Akash on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Aibbz on March 16, 2008
Posted by: AnonTexas on March 16, 2008
with love from singapore
LC.
Posted by: li-chung on March 16, 2008
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Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 16, 2008
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Thaks to everyone in the Admissions Committee for their tremendous effort.
MIT is my dream and always will be. I have promised myself that I'll get in one day.
MIT, be ready for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Aashish on March 16, 2008
The fact that the MIT Admissions gnomes chose to reject you does not mean that the accepted are "better" than you, no matter how you define "better" (academics, extracurriculars, athletics, social life, etc.). Not everyone at MIT is a super genius. I'm sure you already know this, but there are a ton of great applicants, and it really is just impossible to admit everyone who is qualified. You're in one of the best applicant pools in the world, and I'm sure you would have excelled at MIT. Next year, I guarantee you'll be having a ball at whatever college you end up at, and MIT will be the last thing on your mind.
My two cents,
An '11
Posted by: '11 on March 16, 2008
@an astronomical miscalculation
I got into UIUC and seriously considering going there... still waiting for the end of the month for all responses.
Posted by: Aamir on March 16, 2008
For the last year of my life i have loved the school beyond even my own imagination and for the last soo many months I hv dreamed and lived thru my dreams...I have dreamed about:
my life at Next House
the design of my first prank
my first visiting the 'langer lab' nd the 'media lab'
my meeting with the bloggers, esp jess, paul nd snively
never procastinating in the psets nd esp the ones that u hv to do online
and practically visitn the MIT courseware to know the syllabus nd studies elsewhere
needless to say I hv read sooo many blog entries nd perhaps sooo many other pieces of writing and have more n more fallen in love with MIT that in no way can i justify not being a fit!!
though I wud hv to say it didnt totally come as a surprise since i hv not been able to give my best either in the sats or in the essay. but unlike many of u, i cant say that i hv enjoyeed my journey thru the app process..it ws nerve raking nd i had to pay tons!
the worst thing abt the rejection is perhaps the fact that i still cant get over the unlived dreams!every now and then i still start imaging myself doin something MIT...and the next moment i remember..I HAVE FAILED MY DREAM
i have never felt sooo sad
I at least hoped to be wait-listed
Posted by: intl anonymous on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Ed on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
goodluck to all fellow applicants in for their future..
and mit i love you ....i still can daydream about you and what my life would have been.. if nothing else...
Posted by: Harnur Singh on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Harnur Singh on March 16, 2008
Do you actually think that there's a chance you're not up to the academic standards of those accepted???
I'm not entirely sure how MIT selects its students, but that doesn't change anything...You guys are absolutely some of the top students in the country.
Stop being hard on yourselves, and realize that nobody else thinks you're sub-par and that other people do see your talent and passion, and at whatever school you go to, you guys will definitely be cream of the crop.
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
But yeah, no doubt we *will* make a difference wherever we end up. And after reading how applicants like Ed decide to "turn into the dark side of the force" (lol) and use their disappointment to fuel their revenge through success in some other institution, I realize that on the whole, it is not that bad that a part of the applicants get rejected, for revenge can be a great motivation for progress... (as long as it's kept controlled). ^^
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 16, 2008
I had high hopes of being the first. Unfortunately, I had my jorblocks handed to me. Oh well...
Who feels like venting a lot of their anger at the person who's name was on the bottom of the rejection page? I know I do.
Whoever wants the phone number/address (not just the MIT one, also a home number and address), reply here
12,000 unhappy people could really cause some problems...Muahahah! ;D
BTW: Do admissions officers/bloggers even bother to read the comments here? Or is it just another year of "sore losers" and sentimental [sym]pathetics to them?
Posted by: Jay on March 16, 2008
Sehr richtig!! Mann muss opferbringen?? lol!
Posted by: Aamir on March 16, 2008
What country are you from?
Posted by: Migulic on March 16, 2008
What it means is there is another lesson in life that my son has learned.
Please know that not being admitted to MIT is not the end of the world and it is no reason to "DIE" or be ashamed.
There is no doubt that those who were not admitted are just as smart and qualified to go to MIT. What it means is that with so many applicants for so few spots, someone has to be denied.
Please press on and know that you still can be anything you want to be even without a degree from MIT.
Posted by: Linda on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Jay on March 16, 2008
Posted by: sdfudf on March 16, 2008
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
Maybe I was a little too harsh on MIT. Nevertheless what you say is true. I don't hate MIT as an institution and its people; in fact, I am still in love with it. I just HATE the f***ing admission process and that the admission rate is so LOW. How can they pick 12% of students from 70% that are qualified to be at MIT? I guess that everyone here didn't have the lucky ticket. I bet they created some program on the computer that gave everyone of the 70% who were qualified a number. I guess that everyone here just didn't win the 1000 grand prizes they were handing out. Oh, well. There is another day.
Oh yeah...I came up with this the other day...here it goes...
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
Ed No. M 08-8522 JSW
Plaintiffs,
v. ORDER GRANTING PERMISSION
TO ATTEND MIT
MIT
Defendants.
___________________/
This matter comes before the Court upon consideration of Plaintiffs’ motion to attend MIT. Having considered Plaintiffs’ pleadings, the relevant legal authority,
and the record in this case, the Court DENIES Plaintiffs’ motion for to attend MIT,
DISSOLVES any possiblity of attending MIT,
and sets the hearing and briefing schedule on the pending motions.
BACKGROUND
On March 15, 2008, Plaintiffs Ed (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action alleging causes of action for unlawful and unfair
practices in violation of fair selection to attend MIT,
declaratory relief, interference with contract, interference with prospective economic advantage,
conversion, and injunctive relief. Plaintiffs allege that MIT has unlawfully and wrongfully declined a very large number of good students that fit MIT.
CONCLUSION
For the above reasons, the Court DISSOLVES any possibility of attending MIT. In addition, the Court DENIES Plaintiffs’ motion to attend MIT, and the Court DENIES the Plaintiff's motion for rejected students to be reinstated. Lastly, the Court addresses the remaining interested and amicus curiae parties. All pending motions to dismiss or to intervene
and any further motions to dismiss shall be heard on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Any
motion not already filed shall be filed no later than March 30, 2008. Any opposition to any
pending motion shall be filed no later than April 10, 2008. Any reply brief shall be filed no
later than April 16, 2008. This schedule supercedes all previous orders or stipulations approved by the Court. If the Court determines that any matter is suitable for resolution without oral
argument, it will so advise the parties in advance of the hearing date. If the parties wish to modify this schedule, they may submit for the Court’s consideration a stipulation and proposed
order demonstrating good cause for any modification requested.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: March 16, 2008
HONORABLE JUDGE MIT
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Posted by: Ed on March 16, 2008
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Posted by: Mike on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Ethan on March 16, 2008
but still, congradulation to those who get in.:]
Posted by: ano on March 16, 2008
Posted by: zeynep on March 16, 2008
but still, congradulation to those who get in.:]
Posted by: ano on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Nathaniel on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Paul Weiner on March 16, 2008
no matter what it judges or not, it cudnt have made life seem to be more of a failure!
Posted by: intl anonymous on March 16, 2008
Maybe other schools have Snivelys? Naw. Probably not.
Posted by: not admitted human on March 16, 2008
Posted by: intl anon... on March 16, 2008
cummon..they claim to better understand our personalities through it but what if we are not able to express ourselves that nicely...afterall most of us planned to study in sciences and in that case being able to express apoint is gud enough and ornamentation isnt required!and if we were that good at writing stuff we wud rather opt for a liberal arts college and end up being a writer.
p.s. this opinion is made in general to express my true view and does not in anyway mean to demean anyone.
Posted by: intl anon.... on March 16, 2008
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 16, 2008
Anyways, I do agree that it is not possible to completely understand a person from the paper he might have written (i don't know how good -or bad- my essay was, but I tried to be really honest and actually enjoyed writing it), and I really wished there had been someone I could have an interview with, but well, it's kinda late right now.
Sooo... anyone in for a half marathon or something similar? -yep that was a bit random-
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 16, 2008
but still, congradulation to those who get in.:]
Posted by: ano on March 16, 2008 03:03 PM
>> You need better grammar to be admitted.
>> Just Kidding.
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Adrienne on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Chughtai on March 16, 2008
I read them...
Posted by: Oasis on March 16, 2008
Thanks MIT
Posted by: C. Singh on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
See you in two years
Congrats to those who got in.
Dont' worry if you didn't get in because you don't need to go to MIT to win a NOBEL prize or be happy
Posted by: C. Singh on March 16, 2008
You're saying IIT sucks?
Posted by: Agneta on March 16, 2008
Peace out!
Posted by: Kofii on March 16, 2008
Consider it like this potential energy curve:
^
/
_______________/
MIT adm. | /
/ MIT /
/ Rej. / going somewhere else
________/_____________/
You have to be good in the first place to have a chance for MIT, but ultimately only a few applicants are lucky enough to tunnel through the energy barrier of admissions, which is largely by chance (I know, this is sort of a weird analogy). Anyway, basically if you end up going to a less awesome place, the pressure doesn't come on later. Ten years from now it won't even matter.
Maybe I only feel better because I only have to go to my less awesome place for two years. Maybe I will end up in MIT grad with '10ers. GO OLD SCHOOL!
Also, I came up with a new acronym, meaning sadfunny: alas+lol=ALOLS
Anyway, thank you Matt, Ben, Snively, every1 else. Although I do sort of hate you a bit, you do what you do well, and you're awesome people in general. So, trying not to sound too much like Pangloss, all is for the best.
If you're still feeling down:
Bad Day
Don't Stop Believing
And last of all, you may never be first in your class at MIT, but someday you may be in Stephen Hawking's library XD
Posted by: duketipquantumelephants on March 16, 2008
Posted by: duketipquantumelephants on March 16, 2008
Posted by: duketipquantumelephants on March 16, 2008
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
The second will come in the end of this new year...
(And if you want to work more, you do will)
Just kidding! ^^
But seriously, thank you, everybody, and my ECs in Brazil, Elaine and Werner. See ya next year.
"So, carry on, there's a meaning to life..."
Posted by: Rafael Merlo on March 16, 2008
Good luck to those who got in.
Posted by: John Parker on March 16, 2008
don't worry guys, there are more fish in the sea
(except for nowadays, there's overfishery. which is kind of parallel to there being sooo many people applying to universities and not enough spots...)
Good luck to all of you! Smile! =)
Posted by: Karen on March 16, 2008
definitely would have easily made it if i were domestic.
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
You guys are handling all of this so much better than last year, I really respect you for it. It's hard but it's just another experience in life.
Good luck in everything that you do, and don't stop e-mailing us questions, concerns, or random rants. We take our jobs seriously, we read EVERY SINGLE ONE of these comments.
Posted by: Snively on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Blesson John on March 16, 2008
I'm not quite sure how to respond to that, other than to say thank you. There are plenty of people that are much cooler than me (ask anybody here) so I'm sure you'll have no trouble. Good luck wherever you end up!
Posted by: Snively on March 16, 2008
Posted by: not admitted human on March 16, 2008
Good luck to the rest.
Posted by: Anonymous on March 16, 2008
So, for everyone else who had to see the (and i'm quoting last year's decision post comments here) 'heartless thing' that is the rejection letter: try making what starts now a new phase anyhow! work more and harder, party more and harder and add whatever you saw in MIT to the place you are in and the one are going to
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
Posted by: Ray on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 16, 2008
Look all you kids are wonderful people,intelligent talented and capable.Remember it is not an institute that creates great students,it is the students who create great learning centers.And to be honest when there are so many wonderful students like you,MIT cannot be the only best institute in the world.It is time to look at the positives and move on.I am sure you will all find a place somewhere and you will all be great in whatever you do.
To all my fellow Indians lets learn from Dhoni and his boys.They did not have to go to an Australian cricket academy to learn to beat the Aussies.You are all part of a changing India and you are all capable of changing the IITs,NITs,IISERs into great learning centers.We know the IITs are already there.So concentrate on what is on hand.I am sure the disappointment will not last long.All the best!
Posted by: A parent on March 16, 2008
Precisely.
See the TOI- 1,3,4 were the cut off marks for math, physics and chem for 2006 JEE.
If that was the true case, evrey person in my school would have been IITian which is not true. It is never transparent in its process. It, like many other, makes you fir for learning and cramming stuff.
IT( IIT) Sucks.
Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 16, 2008
Sorry for the typos.
Posted by: Libin Daniel on March 16, 2008
You guys read every one of these? I guess that makes this a little easier, but then again, I think we all need to just move on.
Posted by: Twilight Bob on March 16, 2008
Posted by: shucen on March 16, 2008
Posted by: MIT '10 on March 16, 2008
Best of luck!
Posted by: Roshini on March 16, 2008
but then she got into MIT and i did not.
i'm not going to ask her anymore
Posted by: 0 on March 17, 2008
Cut off marks does not mean anything.It just means you are qualified for consideration.The merit list does not have people with 1,4&7 marks.In fact low cut offs help students who have great scores in 2 subjects & low in the third a chance to be considered which does not happen with high cutoffs.
Well if transparency existed everywhere so many students with great scores who got rejected at MIT should not feel disappointed.Every institution has its own way of selecting candidates.It is just that in India the media likes to criticize & stir up people's emotions
Posted by: Anonymous on March 17, 2008
Thanks. For me, at least, it means a lot to know that all of our words of disappointment, wisdom, and hope are being read by you guys. Especially in this rather delicate time for all of us unfortunate ones, it's comforting to know that you guys still care.
But I agree with Twilight Bob. What's done is done. Now it's time to move on.
@Snively specifically ("You guys are handling all of this so much better than last year, I really respect you for it.")
For some reason, that just makes me feel good inside...
Posted by: asm on March 17, 2008
Posted by: dmm on March 17, 2008
Posted by: k3nn37h on March 17, 2008
But this application process has been sort of meaningfull for me... I mean, I got to find out more about myself, and I even completed my math research that I submitted in the admissions process (I may not even have worked on these ideas had I not applied).
But the sad thing is, this world does not have that perfect university - one which offers equal oppurtunities in its admission process to ALL applicants, even internationals (*that* would be a truly global university...); and one that offers the world's best higher education for free.
Yes, yes, I know it sounds impossible, but I was talking about perfection. (Yet, I don't think it's impossible, whatever I said. Really, education can be so much better than what it is now.)
But what I really think, is that it's more of a disadvantage to MIT than to me (or other people with a great potential). The application process is such that the admission committees cannot see the whole talent and potential that's there in an applicant. It relies too heavily on past academic performance,... not right....
Posted by: Sarthak on March 17, 2008
Listen buddy, everything happens through God's will. Both of us are in the same boat. After all my applications, I have caused my dad to be heavily indebt. But this is what we call life. MIT was my dream too, but dreams only shatter to make us more strong. Don't lose hope. All our efforts will be rewarded one day insha-llahta'ala.
Posted by: Aquasplash on March 17, 2008
I was 'not admitted' either. After a night full of tears and disappointment, I feel much better now that the shock is gone. I look forward to the other colleges that will tell me their opinion soon.
The fact that I didn't get in probably means I wouldn't have been happy here. Matt, Ben, Nance and Stu must know better. I may need a place with a little more emphasis on humanities.
A friend of mine last year was extremely downcast by her rejection from MIT. She is now at Wellesley and has a lot of friends at MIT, but she realizes they are not like her. Wellesley seems now the perfect place in the world. I am sure we will all think the same of our college next year.
Good luck to all of you with other decisions.
Posted by: Ana on March 17, 2008
Posted by: Ana on March 17, 2008
still i'm gonna enjoy this year and I'll wait for fall 2009 decision...
enjoy guys...
best of luck for your future..
Posted by: Prashant on March 17, 2008
thanx guys..
mine was that I did not submit the research paper...similarly there was nothing that showed me I was passionate about science or math ( except I had good grades in those subjects and was involved in Science Club) like I wrote that I used to do painting for fun....I think this also influenced my decision
Posted by: Prashant on March 17, 2008
Posted by: anonymous on March 17, 2008
I just stumbled upon this blog after haunting it myself for the major part of last year. Just remember that MIT is not everything in life. Getting rejected by MIT really is no indication of your caliber. Also please remember that if you're amazing, you're going to be amazing ANYWHERE.
All the very best in your endeavours!
-Jahnabi
Posted by: Jahnabi Barooah on March 17, 2008
here's what i think (not that it'll be of all importance to you) but,
i think you should ask her. maybe she'll say yes.
i was that girl and after getting admitted to mit, my high school sweetie completely ignored me. nothing changed b/w us but then sometimes i felt that mit made everything change.
i never judge him, in fact, i still feel that he is one of the best guys out there for me, exceeding most, if not all, of the mit guys i've met. unfortunately, he became his worst critic.
and the sad thing is that, he's so wrong.
Posted by: 0 on March 17, 2008
I am currently studying in the National University of Singapore, having the time of my life. My university has excellent research facilities, UROP opportunities, world class business plan competitions (I am in the organizing committee), partnerships with overseas universities including MIT and many exciting student clubs and co-curricular activities.
I admit even I felt crushed in the beginning but now, I beat my head against the wall for ever doing that so all the best to all of you wherever you choose to go to college!!
To the admissions staff: I still love you all!
To all the bloggers: thanks for being our friends and make us feel like as if we're in MIT as well.
Snively: Funniest blogger ever.
Paul: Thanks a lot for you know what!!
Laura: You stopped blogging frequently but your last entry elucidated why. I miss your entries:-(
Sam: Never stop blogging!
Mitra: I miss you. I remember exactly the advice and support you gave a year before today!
Melis: Don't go to Oxford!!!!!!!!!^_^
Posted by: Jalpan Dave on March 17, 2008
It's good to know you read every comment. I didn't mean to sound angry towards the bloggers in my earlier post; it's most certainly not your fault (although I can't help menacingly cracking a few knuckles when I think of admission officers
Unfortunately, no amount of sympathy or motivational words really help ease the ache of the big gaping hole where MIT dreams resided in my heart.
Of course it has dulled out, as all pain eventually does, but it's always going to be there. The resentment. The second-guessing. The constant reminder of what I consider to be the greatest failure of my life. Where did I go wrong? The fact that you don't get told precisely why you weren't admitted doesn't help either...how are we to know what we lack (and if one more person tries to feed me the "It's not you, it's just that we don't have enough spaces" story, I'll rip my eyes out)?
Nobody but some fellow ex-hopefuls can possibly know what it feels like when you know that you had one chance to get your dream and its gone (and the price for another chance is too steep; another year of your life). Least of all the people on the other side of that very bitter line called 'rejection'. Can you even picture yourself not being where you are now?
I no longer care where I get accepted. This was the first decision from any of the places I applied to, and it struck a hard blow. I'm just waiting for one acceptance. It doesn't matter where it comes from; I'll take it. If I don't get accepted anywhere, I'll take up a hobby: admission officer hunting >;D.
My life is colorblind from now on.
End of rant.
BTW, @Snively:
Did anybody ever tell you you look a lot like Sheldon from "The Big Bang Theory"? (Don't worry, thats a good thing. He's my favorite character from the show
Posted by: Jay on March 17, 2008
Posted by: Arjan on March 17, 2008
Posted by: Jalpan Dave on March 17, 2008
You are just not good enough!!
Posted by: Ankit on March 17, 2008
i think everyone gets influenced by a good piece of writing...maybe someones essay was abt a very good aspect but he/she cudnt express it that vividly whereas someone wrote abt sth not so impressive but the writng ws awesome. in that case even if the adm officers tek into acccount those facts his/her unconcious mind wud build up a liking fr the nice piece of writng guy.
nd plss do not access this opinion as my 'bubble of indignition'...i had this opinion frm the very begning nd wud hv hold it even if i ws admitted AND i never sed i cant write well!!
its also not abt MIT but abt the admission process in general....
Posted by: intl anon... on March 17, 2008
I spent almost all of my winter break editing and tweaking my essays: over two weeks for less than 2000 words! When I finally mailed it, I thought that was a 2 dimensional version of me, like practically enough to recreate my soul a century from now. Yet somehow in the past few weeks, each time I read the copies that I had made, they seemed less and less like me. Am I changing? Would I have had what MIT was looking for if I had applied today? I can't help but wonder. It's so...unnatural...But why?
Posted by: duketipquantumelephants on March 17, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 17, 2008
this sucks, i was sooo ready to do a hack.
oh well, i definitely have other schools that i really like as well; this is only a minor setback. plus, there's grad school!
Posted by: 0 on March 17, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 17, 2008
im actually numb!..i dont know what to think...i expected a rejection, but it being official is hard...
what was I thinking applying to MIT?? how on earth can I compete with the best in the world? I'm just an optimistic student in Kenya, who does well in her average school, and sure, takes part in all the sports, debate, drama, etc...but still..me? seriously. I needed a serious reality check back in November. I guess visiting MIT over summer didnt help..I fell in love with the place..
I dont know how to tell my dad...i think he wanted this as much as me...maybe more..i'm gutted for both of us...but see, i had a heads up..i knew the percentage of exceptance...he just knew its "hard" and "competitive"...and my school singing me praises doesnt help in preparing him for this news.
I guess you're all right...life does go on. Im probably going to this uni in UK, where I (hope) know i'll have a blast, and hope I make a difference..
Deep breath, and smile..not everything is meant to be how we think it is supposed to be. God only knows.
[tho i just cant bare to see the disappointment on my dad's face..]
sorry dad.
sorry me.
I wasnt good enough
Posted by: Fatema K on March 17, 2008
was expecting it, yes, but OUCH!
Posted by: sigh.... on March 17, 2008
Posted by: WTBS Alumni on March 17, 2008
hey anyone from bangladesh? :(
Posted by: milky way on March 17, 2008
The first thing I did after my rejection was go into my gmail and archive all the emails I've ever received from MIT. That felt good because I helped clear my unreasonably massive inbox.
I don't think I'd be in such good spirits if I hadn't gotten accepted at UF and Ga. Tech and gotten likely letters from Duke and Cornell. I'm still waiting for Stanford, Yale, Harvard, and Princeton. Good luck to everybody with the rest of college decisions.
Now you can say I H THAT F P.
Posted by: R R on March 17, 2008
And truly have I fought hard for this. It took me till the last minute to gather my courage, and it took me two months of torture, of interviews, essays and exams, which I aced.
But the true battle raged on months ago outside my hands. I was slain unexpectedly, not by sword, nor scourge, but by Cupid's arrow. Had I lost to that which I hated, I would not have minded. But it was what I loved that has betrayed me. All those kind words and praises, all the great words the bloggers have said about MIT right before they strike. And it hit not just me, but others I would not have expected, like Libin, Shruthi, Twilight Bob.
Admissions is conflict and conflict is war, no matter how you sugar coat it. It is a civil war, a battle between brothers and sisters, a battle against those whom we love. Success can only be made by striking down the bodies of 10 or even 20 of your mates, made easier by the fact we were blindfolded while doing it. Had I won, had I been the ones to tranverse the hallowed grounds of MIT, I would have merely saluted my fallen comrades and moved on. Yet I lie here, lost and broken as the ghosts of my comrades retreat to safer grounds.
Another battle has raged here, but I have lost.. the Goliath that I was, slain by a David-sized Cupid..
Posted by: Muz on March 17, 2008
Posted by: Kish on March 17, 2008
AP Cources taken during High School 5 (Calc, Physics, Chem, Bio, Lang)
College Course 2
Math Competitions won during High School: around 20
Science Competitions won: 2
Clubs: 15
NHS, Math NHS, Spanish NHS
Speak 4 languages everyday
Lived in two differnt countries (4 years in USA)
ACT 29 (Bad English Scores; 23, 26, 10 for Essay)
MATH Level 2: 780
Physics 720
APPLIED AS AN INTERNATIONAL (Denied to have rights to apply Early Decision) Acceptance rate 4.33 (07-08)
Family Income ($35000)
Created a Model of a Bridge
REJECTED!
WHY???
Couldn't afford it?
Didn't know English?
I would have been happy to get accepted even though I might have not opted to go there.
Please comment and let me know what could I have done, as obviously I paid no attention to my GPA in High School and had fun learning Math $ Science with a passion. (12 Semester of Science, 10 Semester of Math)
WOW!
I would be happy to know what you feel about me, please comment and let me know if I even deserved to apply to MIT.
Thank You
Posted by: 0 on March 17, 2008
That might have been the reason.
Posted by: 0 on March 17, 2008
It was a joke, Come on, WHO WOULD NOT GO TO MIT and go to Madison insted :(
I didn't have an answer either for why I was going to MIT during my interview but I am going to try again.
Thanks for the Comment.
Posted by: 0 on March 18, 2008
Thank You
I really want it more than anything!
Posted by: 0 on March 18, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 18, 2008
yet accepted at Harvard? even accepted at Cambridge?
I'm so so confuzzed. My interview was flawless! (though we talked politics and the fashion era more than my neuroscience interests..)
le sigh.
Posted by: Celeste on March 18, 2008
Posted by: intl anon.. on March 18, 2008
Somehow, it makes perfect sense to me. Of course I could talk about how my essays were not all that great and stuff, but at the same time, looking back at things, I can say that maybe I wasn't yet ready anyway.
I'll probably take that gap year I wanted to take anyway, and re-apply. See how that goes. With better essays, better interview, etc. - now that I have so much more insight...
Anyway, I will then be able to spend one year working on stuff which I feel passionate about, rather than stuff I need to work on to get my diploma (baccalaureate).
Posted by: Jerome on March 18, 2008
now tht tis been four days arredyi think i m sorta gettin hold of myself but then agin the understanding only comes as feats of 'the sensible me'.
to alll the MIT ppl (bloggers nd ad officers and others): thanks for reading all of these posts here of the not admitted ones..(I m sure ur regrettin not bein able to accept many of us..
the unlived dreams will always hurt but maybe i ll get used to it soon but i will always regret the never taken place interview. and i always thought MIT loves ppl with initiatives nd i hv initiated a whole project promoting literacy!!I will always keep on wonderin wt went wrong(maybe many things like the SAT...) but anyways...
the question i forgot to ask...does MIT recruit cleaning staff nd allow them to clean the classromms while the classes are goin on if they promise to remain very silent and not to demand degrees???:D:Dplsssssssssplssssplsssssssssss....and oh in the labs too..
Posted by: intl anon... on March 18, 2008
Posted by: Lydia on March 18, 2008
Posted by: Melancholia on March 18, 2008
I know, I would have loved to attend MIT, just like you!
W/E lets try again to transfer
Posted by: 0 on March 19, 2008
international, asian, male.
that explains it all.
Posted by: 0 on March 20, 2008
Posted by: 0 on March 22, 2008
Posted by: Goofy on March 26, 2008
Here's to the best future possible for all you who weren't accepted into MIT. I feel for all of you who couldn't get in and I just have this gut feeling I'll be fitting in with the rest of you this time next year.
Posted by: Matt on March 27, 2008
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