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• Blog / About Decisions

  Waitlist FAQ Some answers for students offered a place on the waitlist.

  

  I know that folks on the waitlist have lots of questions; hopefully ... where I am on the waitlist? As I've said, the waitlist is not ranked ... application was lacking, or what I should improve on? If we waitlisted you, it

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 15, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  The Parent’s Guide to CPW ...it's not just for Prefrosh!!

  

  programs so I'm probably the most logical choice to talk about what the weekend has in store for that set of guests. But before I do that here are some thoughts on making this an enjoyable weekend. The first question I

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • April 6, 2010
• Blog / Academics & Research

  When Econ Comes to Life This has nothing to do with econ, but you should watch it.

  

  "helpful handouts." Although I've since forgotten what most of the papers ... Things to Do Before You Graduate." It's a shame that I actually misplaced ... up in her room. At last count (beginning of the year this year), I

  • by Chris S. '11
  • November 18, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  So, uh… help me pick classes I have no classes.

  

  It was as bad as I suspected it would be. Turns out I have 5 hasses ... those has got to go. I will probably keep drumming if I make it in ... HASS's, I need 2. I'm still missing 1 HASS-D for graduation, 4 HASS

  • by Lulu L. '09
  • September 2, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Post-engagement, pre-Bahamas An exciting week!

  

  First, I want to thank everybody who left their good wishes with ... (which heaven knows I do!), feel free to check out my wedding folder -- I've been saving pictures of things I like and sticking them in there for

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • August 2, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Pictures From a Year of Classes The End of a Saga

  

  So, about a month ago, I submitted my last exam for the year in ... first year at MIT. So, like the first and second two times, I’m going to ... happened during this last semester…but with pictures (because I like pictures

  • by Richard O. '28
  • June 20, 2025
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  a super timely post about spotify wrapped bloggers wrapped 2018

  

  long time ago. On that very same day, I asked the bloggers to share their ... -called personalized stats were just wrong or only partially correct. I for one was a ... overall snapshot of my listening habits. Then I remembered that 2018 was the

  • by Abby H. '20
  • February 4, 2019
• Blog / Academics & Research

  An Embarrassing One Minute everything that can go wrong...will find a worse way to manifest itself

  

  terrifying themes have emerged. The first is projects; I’m taking two project ... recall it. Fifteen years from now, when I’m married and have kids and am ... , I will retire to bed, and just before I wonder if I should take

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • March 8, 2016
• Blog / Events

  Fun in NYC Part 1 Never be afraid to go straight to the top.

  

  warrants two blog entries. This is not because I want to hog the MITAdmissions home page or because I just like seeing my own face, it's simply ... separated into two distinct entries. If you'll kindly remember, I have this

  • by Snively '11
  • February 23, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  italy research in pompeii

  

  Hi! this is going to be a sorta long blog so here’s a tldr: I went ... ;   Last semester, I took (3.094) Materials In the Human Experience. It was one of the most interesting classes I’ve ever had, getting to

  • by Anika H. '26
  • June 18, 2024
• Blog / Classes

  reviewing my classes this semester but unthoroughly

  

  This semester, due to a [annotation note="decided I could finish both ... "]careening series of events[/annotation], I took an ill-advised courseload of 8 ... , spectacular, no notes These were my favorite classes this semester! I found

  • by Gloria Z. '26
  • May 17, 2025
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Fredventure, Part 2 Hearing Amazônia

  

  ="alignright" width="225"] A top-down shot of the rainforest. I'd never held onto my ... ="aligncenter" width="768"] An (honestly kind of bad) panorama of the rainforest I took ... ="88596" /] “Guys, smell the snake!” he told us. So I smelled it. It smelled awful

  • by Andi Q. '25
  • May 1, 2023
• Blog / How to Food

  [Guest Post] On Food and Cooking at MIT, per se a selection of fantastic dishes, part 2

  

  Bonjour. It’s me, Jacky, again. More than a year ago, I wrote a ... experience that I would rather not talk about. Restaurants took a huge hit due ... where I learned that term from. Cooking is all about nourishment… more on

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • June 24, 2021
• Blog / Challenges

  things work out following up on confusion

  

  entertaining readings I’ve had from a class. So far my favorite one has been The ... thing. I think it's worth it for the read! Overall this class has been a ... Creating Video Games I used to play video games in middle school, but kind

  • by Danny and Allan G. '20
  • April 9, 2019
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  My first music festival It was muddy.

  

  a tractor? (For reference, this is what I mean by muddy: ) It ... .   * * *   Raphael and I left Charlottesville after work on ... along I-81S past a flurry of state forests. We made a quick stop in

  • by Anna H. '14
  • August 5, 2013
• Blog / How to MIT

  You oughta know Answers to many, many questions.

  

  Questions about class plans Nehalita asked about class plans, and I ... out right.) I feel like the purpose of a class plan is really more to ... concrete roadmap for the next four years -- I basically re-made my class plan

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • April 22, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  “What the hell is water?” Thinking about and understanding your own context…

  

  worth checking out when you have the chance. ) I find that I am frequently referencing that story as I think about the challenges we have ... substantive and meaningful responses. While I accept the possibility that we

  • by David duKor-Jackson
  • August 27, 2024
• Blog / Announcements

  MIT EA Decisions to be Posted Saturday, 12/17/22, 12:17 PM ET

  

  when I'm not overflowing with creativity, I've found that being sincere ... college application and you're waiting for a decision), I recommend you ... deep breath. To be honest, it's been a while since I received admissions

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • December 12, 2022
• Blog / Events

  Student holiday! lots going on!

  

  graphic identity or my dorm room, I'm a huge MIT history fan. Seeing the MIT ... heart, that I have to come back later to see more. (It's also pushing me to finish my blog post drafts…) I head out of the Museum and go past

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • September 23, 2022
• Blog / How to Boston and Beyond

  ramen this is a ramen post.

  

  good idea. the broth is slightly clear and has a coat of oil on top. i always try the broth first thing whenever i eat ramen. that's salty. i take ... ="cambridge tap water comes to mind and i shudder."]off.[/annotation] the noodles

  • by Joonho K. '20
  • February 15, 2019