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  November Questions Omnibus 1 As usual, Q & A.

  

  y2kit wrote, “I was just wondering another thing… Are test scores from other examination boards (like GCSE O or A Levels that I am taking) considered? If yes, how would…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 2, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Ben’s Third Semi-Annual Q&A More answers to your questions.

  

  Ambreen wrote: “What is the rationale behind question ‘what department at MIT interests you and why?'” First, I should note that it has no bearing on your application, as ~50%…

  • by Ben Jones
  • November 2, 2005
• Blog / Events

  The return of photos to my blog!

  

  I’ve been really bad about updating lately. It’s that point in term where every week feels like a hell week in some way. It’s also been quite a while since…

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • November 2, 2005
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Nothing beats a wet beaver! Except, in this case, a wet Iona. Pictures!

  

  A-woo-hoo! Since the last entry was such a frickin’ saga (tm Betsy Hahn 1999) of hardcore text, I thought you’d like to look at some pictures of the band too.…

  • by Sam M. '07
  • November 2, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Trick or Treat! Smashing pumpkins, and no I don't mean the band.

  

  I begin this entry with a photo of the aftermath of one Saturday evening. Here, try this physics problem on for size. If I have a pumpkin and I drop…

  • by Bryan
  • November 2, 2005
• Blog / Life after MIT

  Teacher of the Year MIT's notable alumni include amazing teachers.

  

  I’ve discussed a number of famous and notable MIT alums here, but I haven’t talked about any MIT alumni K-12 teachers. A number of my friends and acquaintances are teachers,…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 1, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Happy November 1st! Halloween was yesterday. My costume was/is an embarassment. You should read about it!

  

  Lots of people thanked me for my application advice, for which you are all very welcome. I hope it helped you chill a little about the whole thing. There will…

  • by Laura N. '09
  • November 1, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  We all campus for iCampus Innovation and Entrepreneurship: We all love iCampus! (~8 pictures)

  

  I’m not quite sure under what category to file this entry, since it’s partially Random, potentially Social, and relatively Academics. Fine, “Academics” it is. The MIT Outreach Initiative “seeks to…

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • November 1, 2005
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Temporary Band Entry Title And we hope we passed the audition.

  

  The MIT Marching Band, completely arbitrarily, decided to go out tonight and give a free midnight concert all over campus except for Building 10 and Killian Court. No, really. Our…

  • by Sam M. '07
  • November 1, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  So, you’re applying to college.

  

  If you’re applying early (to MIT or elsewhere), you’re probably nearing the tail end of your paperwork. If you’re applying regular action, you probably aren’t. For well over a year,…

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • October 31, 2005
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Glass Flowers A trip to Harvard to see the glass flowers (8 pictures)

  

  On Saturday, it snowed!! On Sunday, the sun was shining. Go figure. And now, onto the non-meteorological information (say it, don’t spray it?). Early this morning, some friends and I…

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • October 30, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  October Questions Omnibus 2 Wow, lots of questions to be answered...

  

  It’s time for another Questions Omnibus… Mike wrote (re: MIT flexibility), “Wow, that’s really cool that MIT shows some leniency toward victims of natural disasters. I myself am from Naples…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 30, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Application advice Read this. Now. It's important. Promise.

  

  [Productivity! This is my second entry of the day. Be sure to check out the first one for some Q&A.] Last Thursday night, Ruth emailed the floor, asking for people…

  • by Laura N. '09
  • October 30, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  MyMIT Problems – EA Deadline Now 11/4 EA deadline extended to 11/4 - details inside.

  

  It’s been a nightmare of a weekend. We are all down in NYC for the College Board Conference, with limited internet access, and the MyMIT server decided to make life…

  • by Ben Jones
  • October 30, 2005
• Blog / Community Projects

  Hummingbird in a Cube of Ice Singing in the shower, taken to a whole new level.

  

  For those of you wondering, I ended up working only until the first 2 AM last night, and spent the extra hour catching up on some much-needed sleep with no…

  • by Sam M. '07
  • October 30, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Small talk How about that weather?

  

  Well my friends, yesterday I took a little bit of a nap on the bus on the way home from my field hockey game, and when I awoke, what to…

  • by Laura N. '09
  • October 30, 2005
• Blog / How to Boston and Beyond

  The First Snow of the Year! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Also, what to expect for the…

  

  Today was the first snowfall of the year! How exciting, I didn’t even know it was coming. Two of my best friends from high school were visiting me and another…

  • by Melis A. '08
  • October 29, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  The sky is falling! Either a huge cottonball just exploded or it's snowing.

  

  And so it begins. The first snow of the term has arrived. Kresge in the snow! Later that cold October evening, the snow turned into rain.

  • by Bryan
  • October 29, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Amsterdesk Time is on my side, it's on my side now.

  

  I like working the night shifts at the Burton-Conner front desk because it gives me a captive environment in which I basically have nothing to do except homework. This is…

  • by Sam M. '07
  • October 29, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Ben’s Second Semi-Annual Q&A More answers to your questions.

  

  Edward wrote: “Are the differences in education systems around the world taken into account when considering international applicants?” No. We evaluate everything based on the US system. For example, students…

  • by Ben Jones
  • October 28, 2005