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• Blog / Admissions

  Show, Don’t Tell! (the College Essay, Pt. 2) My take on the MIT short essays.

  

  channel my energy into the revitalization of this system") 2. The essay

  • by Chris S. '11
  • December 23, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  What’s the big deal about 40^2?

  

  Okay, so I’m in the middle (towards the end) of a long day of reading right now, but I thought I’d take a quick break to tell you a little…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 20, 2004
• Blog / How to Food

  42 Recipes for Surviving Freshman Year (Part 2)

  

  course 2) to do this. Do you still have as many fingers as you started ... . Rinse the buckwheat in tap water and drain three or four times. Add 2 ... it tastes like there should be more salt. 2. Блины с мясом (crepes

  • by Lydia K. '14, MEng '16
  • December 3, 2013
• Blog / Classes

  The Art of Trying New Things V.2

  

  In my sophomore fall, I wrote the art of trying new things, where I wrote about all the clubs and classes I was doing. I’ve decided to revisit this! Classes…

  • by Cami M. '23
  • October 2, 2022
• Blog / People & Identities

  everything i think i’m not (rush, part 2) and what it would take for me to be it

  

  entrance were a few tables, hosting two things: 1) pizza, and 2) the 2025 ... ’s frats—I knew that I would choose my countenance.   Day 2: Something

  • by Caleb M. '27
  • November 25, 2025
• Blog / Uncategorized

  [Joint Blog] What It’s Like Studying Design at MIT Recounted by two seniors

  

  see the full post on Gloria’s page! aight imma bounce

  • by Teresa J. '26
  • February 4, 2026
• Blog / Life after MIT

  [Joint Post] Interviewing Two MIT Physics Heroes see Richie’s post

  

  [Joint Post] Interviewing Two MIT Physics Heroes  

  • by Kanokwan T. '26
  • May 30, 2025
• Blog / Admissions

  Open Thread: Admitted Early

  

  YOU GOT IN! Later today you’ll get more information about next steps for admitted students via email and MyMIT. But for now, go celebrate!      

  • by Decisions
  • December 15, 2018
• Blog / Events

  RING DELIVERY!!! It's about time.

  

  Last night was ring delivery. A night of pictures, desserts, dressed up classmates, and most importantly…BRASS RATS! As usual, I’ll let the video speak for itself.

  • by Celena C. '12
  • May 2, 2010
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Something is coming, part 3… And the anticipation builds!

  

  To begin, add to Next, mix in a little of this (slightly nsfw for about 3 seconds) Now, put Jess and I in charge, give us a couple of months…

  • by Snively '11
  • March 17, 2010
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Not Admitted A forum for students who were not admitted.

  

  Admitting such a small percentage of the applicant pool means that we unfortunately have to turn away many, many incredible students. For those of you who fall into this category,…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 15, 2007
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Machine Shops, Part 1 Yay, power tools! A look at places to find them around campus.

  

  Course 2 students (Course 2 is Mechanical Engineering, for those of you keeping track at home). Pappalardo is home to a wide range of Course 2 ... classes like 2.004 and 2.14 (controls) and 2.671 (experimentation). Luckily

  • by Laura N. '09
  • November 5, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  Decisions are in the mail Decision letters are in the mail.

  

  At 2:52pm today, the postman arrived to take away the decision letters. Decisions will be posted tomorrow at decisions.mit.edu at 12 noon, Eastern Standard Time. In the meantime, Evie the dog wishes you the luck o

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 17, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Final Examination Nation 9 hours to prove that I learned something this semester.

  

  3 Finals this Week Today: 2.005: Thermal Fluids Engineering Tomorrow: BE.370: Quantitative Physiology I Wednesday: 2.002: Mechanics and ... will survive 2.005 Oh, as long as I know how to punt I know I'll stay

  • by Bryan
  • December 19, 2005
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Admitted Posting for admitted students.

  

  Welcome to the Class of 2010! Feel free to use this post’s comments space to introduce yourselves to your future classmates (and, later this week, look for new stuff on…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 13, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  MIT ISEF Lunch

  

  and guests from 2:30 to 4pm on Thursday (May 12th) at Majerle's Grill ... family. Majerle's is located at 24 North 2nd Street in Phoenix, just one ... Lunch Thursday, May 12, 2004 2:30-4pm Majerle's Grill 24 North 2nd Street

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 11, 2005
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What do you mean by “MIT Speak”?

  MIT uses numbers for everything. You could be in 10-250 taking 18.03, which is 5-0-7, for 6-2. At MIT, all of your friends would understand exactly what you're saying. (You have to enter "MIT Code" in the ask field
• Blog / Academics & Research

  February(ish) Updates and Notes aka my life in photos and haikus

  

  promise it will become easier later (looking at you, 2.671). At times, it ... ’s each class with a summary, in haiku form: 2.671: Measurement and ... pretty graphs 2.006: Thermo and Fluid Dynamics II Heat, flow, and pressure

  • by Taylor V. '19
  • March 1, 2018
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Freebie Part II My schedule

  

  . Oh, and for those of you who don't speak numbers . . . 2 ... easiest class. 2.006 = Thermal Fluids II. The sequel to my favorite class ever, 2.005. 2.006, just like 2.005, has the potential to trounce me. I

  • by Snively '11
  • February 12, 2009
• Blog / Class Projects

  Angry Birds Fly at MIT Students construct trubuchets, catapults, and air cannons to take out the dastardly pigs on Killian…

  

  Mechanical Engineering course 2.009: Product Engineering Processes took to ... .  They weren't just any birds: they were Angry Birds. In 2.009, the ... impressive industry judges.  I should note that 2.009 is possibly the awesomest

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 8, 2011