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• Blog / Admissions

  Living in the Past The one where people drive up just to visit me.

  

  have a great time." However, still, it's one of those things that I never ... my old high school friend Alaina. Turns out she and three of my other ... world. If you're hosting an event on campus, you can get hundreds of

  • by Sam M. '07
  • August 13, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  First Blogiversary One year ago today, "McGann's Factors" began.

  

  One year ago tomorrow -- August 6, 2004 -- I started the first of six ... blogs up and running, I feel very proud of what we've been able to do ... serve your needs. I hope that this second year of blogging will be even

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 5, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Classy celebration, 5E-style

  

  Newbury Street could fit on the palm of my hand. So I puzzled for a while ... of clothing were supposed to go with other articles of clothing. I ... dress shoes) with a skirt? Any birthday party, of course, is a great

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • July 26, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  The Finalists the "name bryan's fish" contest continues!

  

  And the finalists of the "Name Bryan's Fish" contest are: Mr. Chang Voltaire Groker Fabio Matsya Gelatin White Dragon Sushi Vote for your favorite by posting a comment or emailing me at [email protected].

  • by Bryan
  • July 18, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Meet the Admissions Officers: Matt McGann ‘00 Name: Matt McGann; Job title: Assistant Director of Admissions; Hometown: Hampton Bays, NY

  

  Name: Matt McGann Job title: Assistant Director of Admissions ... , Class of 2000, Course 15 (Management Science) Favorite things about MIT ... idealism & commitment to the mission of helping the world Favorite things

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

  Meet the Admissions Officers: Alia Burton ‘05 Name: Alia Burton; Job title: Admissions Counselor; Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

  

  , Class of 2005, Course 1 (Civil Engineering) Favorite things about MIT: interesting and brilliant people; students of every major can take nearly any ... 't uncommon; people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences Favorite

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 28, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Go Kendra

  

  of the chemistry department and Jamie Lewis Keith of the Environmental Programs Office, received an EPA grant of $30,000. Read the whole article here Great job to Kendra, who "developed much of the project content

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • June 11, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  A Visit to eBay

  

  me a lot of the Stata Center, with its bright colors, vibrant dining area, and general nerdiness.     Instead of numbering ... pay homage to the product that made it famous, eBay has a case full of

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • June 8, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  You Guys Are Used To Getting No Sleep, But I Am Old To those of you who have siblings: what's the one piece of sibling-related parenting advice…

  

  'll be out for most of June on paternity leave, but will still try to blog ... summers. To those of you who have siblings: what's the one piece of sibling ... be friends. I know of course that this can't be forced, but I also know

  • by Ben Jones
  • June 1, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  MIT ISEF Lunch

  

  those of you looking for that information, here it is: The MIT Office of ... Assistant Director of Admissions Matt McGann. I hope you can join us! MIT ISEF ... Director of Admissions Matt McGann Good luck with today's judging!

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

  New stuff on MyMIT, and more

  

  your MyMIT portal, where you'll find the Class of 2009 guestbook directory (post your picture!), a list of local admitted student meetings ... weekend, I hope to answer the backlog of questions, talk a bit about the

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 18, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Selection Day 3

  

  one of the breaks today, Stu, Amy, Mari and I headed over to the Student ... Office followed, making for a fun Admissions Dance Party of sorts (which is ... Student Center). It was good relaxation during a serious time of year. The

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 6, 2004
• Blog / MISTI

  Vive la France!

  

  I'm about to head off for a two week in vacation in Paris, Rennes, and Bordeaux. In the meantime, you can check out the MIT France Program, one of MIT's awesome international programs. Current music: A.R. Rahman

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 15, 2004
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  What is MITES Summer?

  MITES Summer is a rigorous six-week residential academic enrichment program for rising high school seniors—many of whom come from underrepresented or underserved communities—who have a strong academic record and are
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  What is the MIT Energy Initiative?

  The MIT Energy Initiative is a platform for highly focused energy-related activity at MIT. The program includes research, education, campus energy management, and outreach programs that cover all areas of energy supply and
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  Are volunteer opportunities available?

  At the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (PKG Center), you can connect with a variety of public service projects in local, national, and global communities. The PKG Center can also provide guidance
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  How many Nobel Prize Laureates are affiliated with MIT?

  MIT is affiliated with 104 Nobel Prize Laureates. You could be taking a class with one of the 12 current Nobel Laureate faculty members at MIT very soon!
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  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
• FAQ / First-year application

  Can I submit a maker portfolio?

  The Maker Portfolio is an opportunity for students to showcase their projects that require creative insight, technical skill, and a hands-on approach to learning by doing. Members of the MIT Engineering Advisory Board