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• Blog / Academics & Research

  Life Coming Full Circle C’mon & zoom, c’mon & zoom, c’mon & zooma zooma zooma zoom.

  

  architecture to media. And since then, I’ve been embarking on new adventures ... . Back in April, when I was still anxiously waiting to hear back from the ... , researching, among other commitments. I was not ready to take on the idea of

  • by Jenny X. '13
  • July 17, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  Stephen, I’m Putting You On Notice!

  

  to really "get" what makes this such a special place. Now, I know such ... Believe it or not, admissions officers occasionally try to do things besides reading applications to MIT. One of the things I enjoy doing in my

  • by Stu Schmill '86
  • April 30, 2012
• Blog / Academics & Research

  We even learn stuff here! There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium,And hydrogen and oxygen and nitrogen and rhenium...

  

  ? (By the way, here's a general rule to pronouncing MIT numbers: the ... listening to songs composed by Alexander Borodin. Borodin was a chemist by day and a musician by night who also happened to be good buddies with

  • by Laura N. '09
  • September 21, 2005
• Blog / Athletics

  The ‘Game’ Supporting inter-collegiate relations.

  

  I had the chance to go to the game. We started off by visiting the ... So last week, I made a trek out to the school down the street for The ... . (Disclaimer: These photos are in no way intended to discourage you from applying

  • by Bryan
  • November 25, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Wow, work! Mid-IAP update.

  

  took a week of going to bed at 8PM and getting up at 4AM to shock me back ... to be up to finish homework and go to class at 10AM seems to get me out ... from French homework to sit down and write to you, but I think it's time

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • January 20, 2006
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Open Thread: Waitlisted

  

  This year well over 18,000 students applied to MIT, the most in our ... applicant pool we were unable to offer admission to many, many incredible students whom we would love to have on campus. However, we did place some

  • by Decisions
  • March 14, 2012
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Open Thread for Waitlisted Students

  

  This year well over 17,000 students applied for admission to MIT in ... unable to offer admission to many, many incredible students whom we would love to have on campus. However, we did place some students on our

  • by Decisions
  • March 14, 2011
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Is campus safe?

  patrols. Your needs are our dedication and commitment to service." MIT ... MIT has its own police department on campus to ensure the safety and well-being of the entire MIT community. "The MIT Police mission is to
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  In the Jungle, the Mighty Jungle @NatGeo, pls hire me

  

  During my trip to Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa I spent two days on a ... reserve at sunrise and sunset to experience the animals in their natural habitat, relatively untouched by mankind. During one of our drives, we

  • by Afeefah K. '21
  • February 23, 2019
• Blog / MIT Life

  Spectacle I was going to title this entry "Spectacle of Light," because I mention MIThenge. Then…

  

  . I don't want you guys to go getting the wrong impression about me ... . Unfortunately, the Engineers lost the game, but I did get to snap some cool ... a month that I get my act together and cook real food for myself, even

  • by Laura N. '09
  • November 13, 2005
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  rolltreppe I use the word funky loosely in conversation but these tunes are tight. um did…

  

  unfairly multitalented folks. Try to catch them next time you're around ... to do that you have to be really creepy." (Um...thanks?) It is that ... to my favorite MIT band, Rolltreppe. I've been living under a rock

  • by Rachel F. '12
  • May 21, 2012
• Blog / MIT Life

  Approaching Adulthood In which I spell out my semester to hopefully feel less overwhelmed

  

  better time to whip up a blog about the beginning of classes? The lighting was a bit sloppy, but I do need to get back in the habit of vlogging ... courses, but I've also committed to a bunch of cool side projects/UROPs that

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • February 10, 2015
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Math = Broken Whatchu know about math?

  

  ). Here's when you know it's time to go to bed. Roommate Jon: "Did you get ... Mathematica could do it." Jon: "I know, the same thing happened to me. I think I figured out how to do it though." Me: "How?" Jon: "Here, look what I did

  • by Snively '11
  • February 22, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Open Thread: Deferred Early

  

  If your decision was deferred, then we will reconsider your ... , here, here, here, and most recently here. Some of you may feel happy to ... feelings that you don't know how to name; that's okay, too. For now, just

  • by Decisions
  • December 16, 2023
• Blog / Admissions

  Open Thread: Deferred Early

  

  , and unfortunately we could not accept all of them. If your decision was deferred, then we will reconsider your application anew and without prejudice ... feel happy to be deferred. Some of you may feel sad. Some of you may have

  • by Decisions
  • December 14, 2019
• Blog / Admissions

  Open Thread: Deferred Early

  

  , and unfortunately we could not accept all of them. If your decision was deferred, then we will reconsider your application anew and without prejudice ... feel happy to be deferred. Some of you may feel sad. Some of you may have

  • by Decisions
  • December 15, 2018
• Blog / Admissions

  MITE2S, RSI, and more

  

  after a day of reviewing applications to MITE2S. As an admissions officer, I enjoy working to provide a group of young people with educational opportunities. It is always interesting to read your stories, to learn more about

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

  Scholarships

  

  applications to fill out. Then, of course, there are regular applications to complete. And finally, there's the scrambling to apply for scholarships. Scholarships are nice. They provide you money for college (offsetting your Self

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 1, 2005
• Blog / Hacks

  Cannon Hack The famous tale of the Caltech Cannon Hack.

  

  invites you to the official sendoff of the Caltech cannon. Our company has ... prepared to take back their cannon. Although we're sad to see it go, we were only contracted to move the cannon here for CPW, and we respect the speed

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 10, 2006
• Blog / Events

  Melis and the AXO Chocolate Factory AXO Fondue was last night!

  

  about the new graduate dorm and the plans to turn a current grad dorm ... and new, so thanks to everyone who came! Matt, Shaye '08, and me ... the same event, you know it's the place to be and be seen =) Last night

  • by Melis A. '08
  • March 5, 2006