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📨 Early Action decisions are available in the application portal. Read more here.
🗓️ Our Regular Action deadline for first-year applications is January 5.

Latest from the bloggers

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let’s talk about financial aid a different kind of holiday miracle
- by Aiden H. '28
- December 24, 2025
It’s admissions season! To all of you who were that right combination of smart, kind, and lucky to be granted early admission to MIT, congrats!!!! I’m sure you’re off somewhere floating between denial and pride like I was.⁠… Read More
MIT Early Action Decisions Now Available Online
- by Chris Peterson SM '13
- December 16, 2025
MIT Early Action admissions decisions for the Class of 2030 are now available in the application portal. To check your decision, login to the portal and visit your Application Status page. There, you will be able to see your decision by clicking View… Read More
Open Thread: Admitted Early
- by Decisions
- December 16, 2025
YOU! GOT! IN! Come hang out with us in the comments, you all star! And—more importantly—celebrate with your community and loved ones. It won’t be long now until we get to meet you in the Class of 2030 Discord or at… Read More
Open Thread: Deferred Early
- by Decisions
- December 16, 2025
If your decision was deferred, then we will reconsider your application anew and without prejudice in Regular Action. Understandably, you may have some questions, so we’ve assembled some answers to FAQs. Many MIT students were initially deferred; you can read some of their experiences here, … Read More
Open Thread: Not Admitted Early
- by Decisions
- December 16, 2025
Today, some of our applicants learned conclusively that we will not be able to offer them admission to the Class of 2030. The comments on this post are an open forum for those of you who want to talk with us, shake it off, and remember… Read More
being bad at ice skating and learning to try anyway
- by Janet G. '27
- December 15, 2025
Boston autumns are beautiful, golden, apple-flavoured, short-lived. I blinked, and suddenly the trees have shed their leaves, flecks of snow have infiltrated the rain, and people have replaced tshirts with puffer jackets. It never gets this cold where I’m from. I distinctly remember getting excited… Read More
IT’S SNOWING a bit of whimsy during finals week
- by Boheng C. '28
- December 14, 2025
stata center (center) and building 68 (right) charles river and boston skyline from building 2 killian court mass ave stata center (foreground) and somerville and cambridge (background) from green building walker memorial (left), building 14 (right), and charles… Read More

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#let it snow let it snow let it snow

#snow

Hands-on learning in Boston’s farms

MIT's motto Mens et Manus, or Mind and Hand, comes to life in new courses like 4.182 (Resilient Urbanism: Green Commons in the City). The course is funded by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative (MITHIC), an initiative that supports human-centered, interdisciplinary projects that address the world’s most complex challenges.

Research impact through communication skills

MIT’s new oral communication studio gives students and researchers a place to develop, practice, and refine their presentation skills using tools such as real-time virtual audience feedback.

Small hometowns, big college towns, and shooting for the stars

Group of STARS students and staff standing together.

Sara N. '28 shares student cohort reflections from our second-ever Small-Town and Rural Students (STARS) Fly-In.

the children yearn for the snow quarry 120 bricks, 80 man hours, 3 tons of snow, 2 forts, and a partridge in…
- by Allison E. '27
- December 13, 2025
It is 12 am on the second weekend of IAP. Snow has been falling for almost four hours, and there’s almost three inches on the ground. This can only mean one thing–IT’S TIME TO BUILD A SNOW FORT! Part 1: The Midnight Castle Step… Read More

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#igloo

#snow
[Guest Post] 202.9 (slightly cursed) Tims from the Class of ‘29 by Joy X. '29
- by Ellie F. '28
- December 11, 2025
I was bored, so I made 202.9 Tim ideas suggested by the Class of ‘29 Discord Server! I was originally going to draw 2029 Tims for the class of 2029, but I ran out of time. Maybe that will come in the future. Anyway, enjoy–or shudder in fear;… Read More

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#tim beaver
MIT EA Decisions to be Posted Tuesday, 12/16/25, at 6:28 PM ET it's that time of year again...
- by Ceri R. '16
- December 9, 2025
I’m here today, accompanied by Tim’s very hardworking cousin, to announce that Early Action decisions for the Class of 2030 will be released next Tuesday, 12/16/2025, at 6:28 PM ET. To check your decision on the 16th, visit… Read More
2.009 LIVE BLOG 2025 w/ Kayode D. '27 and Veronica P. '27
- by Taylor L. '29
- December 8, 2025
7:24 — HELLO WORLD AND WELCOME TO THE 2.009 LIVE BLOG!!!!!!!! This is Kayode, here with Veronica and Taylor, fellow Bloggers!! We’ll be writing about the showcase as it happens, so follow along! Like! Comment! Subscribe!! Follow along with the LIVE PRESENTATION at this link: https://www.009cycles.com/webcast “But wait, what even… Read More
2.009 LIVE BLOG 2025!!!!! ft. Veronica P. '27 and Taylor L. '29 !!!!!!!
- by Kayode D. '27
- December 8, 2025
7:24 — HELLO WORLD AND WELCOME TO THE 2.009 LIVE BLOG!!!!!!!! This is Kayode, here with Veronica and Taylor, fellow Bloggers!! We’ll be writing about the showcase as it happens, so follow along! Like! Comment! Subscribe!! Follow along with the LIVE PRESENTATION at this link: https://www.009cycles.com/webcast “But wait, what even… Read More
day in my life except it’s a live blog
- by Victor D. '27
- December 7, 2025
11:07-11:33 PM: i got distracted again. here’s what i did the past few hours: read a chapter from Orbital by Samantha Harvey which is the last book for my reading seminar (infrastructure systems in theory and practice). so far it’s incredibly beautiful but harsh (it’s about a crew of astronauts on the… Read More

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Using physical phenomena to solve problems Marco Graffiedi, a doctoral student in nuclear science and engineering, is researching quenching processes to help cool nuclear cores.

A beacon of light A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics.

Recyclable EV batteries MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

Robotic probe Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Integrated photonics Sabrina Corsetti builds photonic devices that manipulate light to enable the previously unimaginable, like pocket-sized 3D printers.

Magnetic Breakthrough MIT physicists have observed a new form of magnetism that could offer a path to “spintronic” memory devices.

Art meets science Designed and built by Gloria Z. '26 and Lee L. '26, this calligraphy machine has a way with words.

An underwater robot with a mission Developed by MIT Sea Grant, SeaPerch is a maker project that provides an approachable path for middle and high school students to learn more about sensors, robotics, climate science, and more.

Engineering joy Watch as MechE remembers the late Dr. Woodie Flowers who led the way for hands-on engineering education at MIT and spread the joy of designing and building things to students—not only on campus but around the world.

Robot research MIT AeroAstro associate professor Luca Carlone and his students in the SPARK Lab are working to expand a robot’s awareness of its environment in ways that approach human-level perception.

Blending coffee and science In class 3.000 (Coffee Matters: Using the Breakerspace to Make the Perfect Cup), students explore coffee chemistry and what makes a good brew through hands-on experiments.

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Announcements and deadlines

Latest from the bloggers

let’s talk about financial aid a different kind of holiday miracle

MIT Early Action Decisions Now Available Online

Open Thread: Admitted Early

Open Thread: Deferred Early

Open Thread: Not Admitted Early

being bad at ice skating and learning to try anyway

IT’S SNOWING a bit of whimsy during finals week

Tagged:

Hands-on learning in Boston’s farms

Research impact through communication skills

Small hometowns, big college towns, and shooting for the stars

the children yearn for the snow quarry 120 bricks, 80 man hours, 3 tons of snow, 2 forts, and a partridge in…

Tagged:

[Guest Post] 202.9 (slightly cursed) Tims from the Class of ‘29 by Joy X. '29

Tagged:

MIT EA Decisions to be Posted Tuesday, 12/16/25, at 6:28 PM ET it's that time of year again...

2.009 LIVE BLOG 2025 w/ Kayode D. '27 and Veronica P. '27

2.009 LIVE BLOG 2025!!!!! ft. Veronica P. '27 and Taylor L. '29 !!!!!!!

day in my life except it’s a live blog

From the community

Artificial tendons give muscle-powered robots a boost The new design from MIT engineers could pump up many biohybrid builds.

Using physical phenomena to solve problems Marco Graffiedi, a doctoral student in nuclear science and engineering, is researching quenching processes to help cool nuclear cores.

A beacon of light A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics.

Recyclable EV batteries MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

Robotic probe Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Integrated photonics Sabrina Corsetti builds photonic devices that manipulate light to enable the previously unimaginable, like pocket-sized 3D printers.

Magnetic Breakthrough MIT physicists have observed a new form of magnetism that could offer a path to “spintronic” memory devices.

Art meets science Designed and built by Gloria Z. '26 and Lee L. '26, this calligraphy machine has a way with words.

An underwater robot with a mission Developed by MIT Sea Grant, SeaPerch is a maker project that provides an approachable path for middle and high school students to learn more about sensors, robotics, climate science, and more.

Engineering joy Watch as MechE remembers the late Dr. Woodie Flowers who led the way for hands-on engineering education at MIT and spread the joy of designing and building things to students—not only on campus but around the world.

Robot research MIT AeroAstro associate professor Luca Carlone and his students in the SPARK Lab are working to expand a robot’s awareness of its environment in ways that approach human-level perception.

Blending coffee and science In class 3.000 (Coffee Matters: Using the Breakerspace to Make the Perfect Cup), students explore coffee chemistry and what makes a good brew through hands-on experiments.

“The Whole Student Experience” The latest issue of Spectrum delves into what it means to educate the whole student at MIT.

Mind and hand Rhea Vedro, a technical instructor of metalsmithing, aims to transform the lives of her students through the art of making.

The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch More than 2,000 handblown glass pumpkins are sold each fall to benefit the MIT Glass Lab.

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Hands-on learning in Boston’s farms

Research impact through communication skills

Small hometowns, big college towns, and shooting for the stars

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From the community

Artificial tendons give muscle-powered robots a boost The new design from MIT engineers could pump up many biohybrid builds.

Using physical phenomena to solve problems Marco Graffiedi, a doctoral student in nuclear science and engineering, is researching quenching processes to help cool nuclear cores.

A beacon of light A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics.

Recyclable EV batteries MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

Robotic probe Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

Integrated photonics Sabrina Corsetti builds photonic devices that manipulate light to enable the previously unimaginable, like pocket-sized 3D printers.

Magnetic Breakthrough MIT physicists have observed a new form of magnetism that could offer a path to “spintronic” memory devices.

Art meets science Designed and built by Gloria Z. '26 and Lee L. '26, this calligraphy machine has a way with words.

An underwater robot with a mission Developed by MIT Sea Grant, SeaPerch is a maker project that provides an approachable path for middle and high school students to learn more about sensors, robotics, climate science, and more.

Engineering joy Watch as MechE remembers the late Dr. Woodie Flowers who led the way for hands-on engineering education at MIT and spread the joy of designing and building things to students—not only on campus but around the world.

Robot research MIT AeroAstro associate professor Luca Carlone and his students in the SPARK Lab are working to expand a robot’s awareness of its environment in ways that approach human-level perception.

Blending coffee and science In class 3.000 (Coffee Matters: Using the Breakerspace to Make the Perfect Cup), students explore coffee chemistry and what makes a good brew through hands-on experiments.

“The Whole Student Experience” The latest issue of Spectrum delves into what it means to educate the whole student at MIT.

Mind and hand Rhea Vedro, a technical instructor of metalsmithing, aims to transform the lives of her students through the art of making.

The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch More than 2,000 handblown glass pumpkins are sold each fall to benefit the MIT Glass Lab.