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  The Ethicist

  

  As many of you know, I’m an avid reader of the New York Times. Reading the Sunday paper is a favorite part of my week. During less busy times of…

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

  Decisions mailed;

  

  At 3:08pm today, we completed the preparation of the decision mailing, and at a quarter to five, the mailman came to post the letters. Sadly, I missed the photo of…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 11, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  In The Mail Well folks, the time has come. The letters are in the mail.

  

  Well folks, the time has come. Note that the pic up top has changed to reflect the clean-shaven face, as promised (sorry mootmom, but a pact is a pact). :-)…

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 11, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Today’s Mailing Day For me this is a huge thing. You guys are my first MIT class, which…

  

  Waited until midnight so I could post on the 11th officially (EST, anyway) – we’ll be mailing in less than 24 hours. Wow. For me this is a huge thing.…

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 11, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  March Questions Omnibus 2

  

  On to the questions… Arvind wrote, “‘One more favour please’, can I get a written form of that lecture by Prof. Franc Wilczec, it seems so very interesting.(I have a…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 11, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Windy city

  

  Yesterday, I wrote, “I’ll be back in the office tomorrow, assisting with the last parts of our process before decisions are made final and mailed out on Friday!” It seems…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 9, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  MITE2S, RSI, and more

  

  Today, I’m in northern Virginia, assisting with the selection for the 2005 Research Science Institute (RSI). I arrived here late last evening after a day of reviewing applications to MITE2S.…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 8, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Only You Have The Power Only YOU have the power to decide your own worth. Don't ever, ever, ever give…

  

  I’m still reeling a bit from the last thread, I must admit. Let me say it simply guys… only YOU have the power to decide your own worth. Don’t ever,…

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 8, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Status Pic, As Promised Still bearded. 4 days to go.

  

  Ask and ye shall receive! Here’s a pic taken this morning that will demonstrate the beard in its full glory: 4 days until mail/shave day. :-) NICE

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 8, 2005
• Blog / Challenges

  Back From The West Coast ...with thoughts and conclusions on the recent serious posts.

  

  Hi everyone, I am back in town after a crazy day of traveling across the country with a pregnant wife and a toddler (good times). Sorry to be away from…

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 8, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  International Selection Day 2

  

  *Update as of 2015: Early action is available to both domestic and international students.   Today was the second and final day of international selection. It was extremely difficult, but…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 7, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Planned Mail Date: March 11

  

  In case you missed it: We plan to send freshman admissions decision letters on Friday, March 11, 2005 by regular mail. We know how nerve-wracking it can be to wait,…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 6, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  International Selection Day 1

  

  *Update as of 2015: Early action is available to both domestic and international students.   I wore a tie today, which might clue you in to a selection committee meeting:…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 6, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Decision Mail Date: March 11 Hang in there guys, I know this is a crazy stressful time.

  

  As you’ve probably read via the homepage, Friday, 3/11 is our goal. If that slips for any reason, I’ll let you know. Less than a week until I get to…

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 5, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  March Questions Omnibus 1

  

  applicant asked, “when r u goin to answer the questions??” Sorry, things are, as you might imagine, quite busy around here. I’ll do my best to answer them now… Matt’s…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 5, 2005
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Radio Radio

  

  An MIT ’09 emailed me today and asked if MIT had its own radio station. The answer is yes! WMBR 88.1 FM, former winner of Best of Boston radio stations.…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 2, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Trading Room

  

  Having received my MIT degree in Management Science, I’m still on the mailing list of the Sloan Undergraduate Management Association, or (SUMA). I often get some interesting notices over the…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 1, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Quick update

  

  I guess the folks who staff the phones in MIT Admissions received lots of calls today, with many references to my blog. Below are the FAQs. Q. If selection is…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 1, 2005
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  The Brass Rat

  

  Last night, I attended the ceremonial unveiling of the design of the MIT Class of 2007 class ring. (Thanks to Mitra for the invitation!) Each class year at MIT officially…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 28, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  RA Selection Day 8 & Beyond

  

  On Selection Day 8 (Thursday), I wore a skinny tie, and worked with Mari and Prof. Patrick Henry Winston. Winston is what we at MIT call a “lifer” — he…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 26, 2005