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  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
• Blog / Admissions

  Very, Very Important News That title is written to tantalize your RSS readers.

  

  Hi folks, Today was the 8th day in a row of selection committee. Everyone is super tired, but we’ll all get a bit of a break soon and we’re all…

  • by Ben Jones
  • February 24, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  RA Selection Day 7

  

  As selection continues, I wore my blue & gold tie that I bought in Richmond, VA. I had lunch again at the Steam Cafe, which is turning into the place…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 24, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  RA Selection Day 6

  

  Today I got in early, giving me a chance to read my copy of the New York Times; also, Ben and I had a nice conversation about the Clay Mathematics…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 22, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Selection-time Questions Omnibus

  

  Another Questions Omnibus… as always, I wish I had more time to write entire entries on many of these topics, and I’ll answer more questions as soon as I can……

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 22, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  RA Selection Day 5 and a day off (kinda)

  

  Yesterday’s tie was red, and my subcommittee was McGregor (also MIT ’00) and a current student (from the Middle East). Aside from some fantastic applications, the highlight of the day…

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 21, 2005