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FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is MITES Semester (formerly MOSTEC)?
MITES Semester (formerly known as MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community, MOSTEC) is a six-month hybrid learning STEM and college preparation experience, free of charge, for rising high school seniors. The -
FAQ / Life and culture
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—and -
FAQ / International applicants
Can you mail me materials internationally?
Due to increasing mail costs and in an effort to be environmentally-conscious, we no longer mail materials internationally, and we do very limited ... of awesome stuff happening at MIT! -
Blog / MIT Life
it really is beginning and so it begins
That kind of means summer is ending. Jessie wrote in her blog how everyone is getting ramped up for probably one of the most exciting times of ... excited nonetheless. I'll post pictures and stories later tonight. -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Thread: Deferred Early
, and unfortunately we could not take all of them. If your decision was ... . We'll have some additional advice and instructions for Deferred ... and KCCO. -
FAQ / Academics and research
How does MIT help student entrepreneurs?
The MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) supports innovation and ... and experienced entrepreneurs with skilled volunteer mentors. VMS uses a team mentoring approach with groups of three to four mentors sitting with -
FAQ / First-year application
Do I have to submit a school profile?
Your school counselor (or equivalent) should submit the Secondary School Report and transcript. Most counselors also attach a letter of recommendation and a School Profile, describing your school's curriculum and -
FAQ / First-year application
How do I reset my password?
No worries! You can unlock your account and reset your password by clicking, “Forgot your password?” You need the email address you used to create your account and date of birth. If you enter and submit these fields -
Blog / Academics & Research
Meet TOFU Warning: post may contain dangerously high amounts of "daaaaaaaawwwwww"
food product, can also squash and stretch. Clever use of compliant ... First of all, apologies for the radio silence. I've been sequestered in reading and committee for the last few weeks. Today may be a Sunday -
Blog / Hacks
Fall Hits MIT… in the form of a Giant Spider! I promise I'm not a blog-hog, this is just too good!
Let's cut right to the chase: THERE'S A HACK IN 6C! Natanya's already told you about 6C, but I'll bet it didn't feature a giant spider on ... great dome on his belly: Aww, look, Lucifer has a little baby: ...a -
FAQ / Academics and research
What type of robotics programs does MIT offer?
Although robotics isn't a specific department or major, you can find robotics in nearly every corner of MIT. Here are a few examples ... interested in learning more about robotics on their own. -
FAQ / First-year application
Can a family member contact MIT Admissions on my behalf, or ask questions about the content or status of my application?
No, it is MIT policy to communicate directly with applicants about their applications, rather than with their family members. If you have a question, please email us from the email… -
Blog / Academics & Research
A Vicious Cycle Why MIT may not be for everyone and IHTFP
EDIT: I encourage everyone who connects with this comic even a little bit to read some of the discussion in the comments; it's an outpouring of advice from a wide variety of students and alumni and brings up a -
Blog / Miscellaneous
PrimeShooter An addictive factoring game.
check out the Math Department here and its plethora of resources. Here are a few other good math opportunities and resources: Art of Problem ... game which actually relates to the name of this very blog. It's like -
Blog / Academics & Research
2.007 play by play It slices and it dices.
Her name is Betsy, and she got me to the finals of 2.007. This ... I'd lost my round, and then when I went to go put my car down, they ... -> 16 -> 8 -> 4 -> 2 -> winner. More pictures of some of -
Blog / Admissions
In The Mail Well folks, the time has come. The letters are in the mail.
... Some admissions officers are happy (Matt)... ...and some are just exhausted (Amy)... All in all, we're relieved that this part of the journey is over. Have a great weekend everyone, and best of luck to each of you. :-) -
Blog / Admissions
Stu Saves The Pact God bless Stu's hairy face.
Officer and Director of the Educational Council, has become my new bearded ... Just when I thought I couldn't make it through another minute of the agony of yesterday's events, I walked into our weekly staff meeting to -
FAQ / Life and culture
How does one attain a Pirate License?
arrrrrrr! Come to MIT and earn your Pirate Certificate. All MIT undergraduates must complete eight points of physical education classes to graduate—but students that complete courses in archery, pistol shooting, sailing, and -
Blog / Art, Literature, Music
Music Groups at MIT, Pt. 1 [by Jessica Noss '14, Guest Blogger] Audition for everything.
to join lots of email lists) and signed up to audition for eight of the ... make a fool of myself attempting to sing solo and playing a piece I didn ... auditions were very casual; most of them did warm-ups to test my range and