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• Blog / How to Boston and Beyond

  up, down, and out some moments from the last month

  

  a certain buoyancy into my steps which match my momentary lightness of ... feel so good in the midst of finals, in the midst of a pandemic, in the ... the feeling. one. I recently bought a [annotation note="Bluebikes are a

  • by Alan Z. '23, MEng '24
  • June 5, 2021
• Blog / Community Projects

  dormspam-the-game (Part 2) may the data be ever in my favor

  

  For five weeks this summer, I competed in dormspam-the-game, a series ... not determined by an objectively "correct" answer. Instead, a winning ... . This might be a little unclear, but don't worry – I explain it better

  • by Kathleen E. '23
  • August 15, 2020
• Blog / Residential Life

  Siblings, Scrabble, and Boredom we're bored in the house, and we're in the house bored

  

  my dorm in a rented Penske truck. We piled all of my boxes and bags ... , some kitchen equipment, and a new pack of paper towel rolls from Costco – all of which I'll probably [annotation note="because I'm taking a Leave

  • by Kathleen E. '23
  • July 20, 2020
• Blog / MIT Life

  Little things that remind me im not home

  

  shows I’ve watched since birth, and that media consumption played a big ... little things that get me. I asked a bunch of other international ... here’s a list of things that are different in the US.[annotation note="18

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • November 15, 2019
• Blog / Classes

  Life Changing Classes at MIT ft. ec-discuss

  

  next semester. This week, it's time for a slightly different discussion ... a slight overgeneralization; most people reported that these classes ... a life in the tech industry." "MAS.863 - how to make almost anything

  • by Nisha D. '21
  • February 20, 2019
• Blog / Admissions

  Turning the Tide My thoughts on an important report

  

  A few months ago the Making Caring Common Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education released a report entitled “Turning the Tide ... it is a very strong report that will help prospective students and

  • by Stu Schmill '86
  • June 20, 2016
• Blog / Events

  REX at Random Hall ice cream, epic meals, water wars and turing tests!

  

  live. I chose Random Hall, a decision I've never regretted. MIT's REX (Residence Exploration) Program is a way for each incoming freshman to figure ... Independent Living Groups)--a decent attempt at trying to understand what living

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • August 27, 2015
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Dyslexia at MIT Living with dyslexia, and the current state of dyslexia research, at MIT and otherwise

  

  This is my final paper for Science Journalism, a science writing ... for this paper taught me a lot about a subject that is central in many ... maybe even more about myself as a writer and a person. I thought you might

  • by Lydia K. '14, MEng '16
  • April 7, 2012
• Blog / MIT Life

  Introducing: La Maison Française (French House) No, you don't have to speak French to live here.

  

  Let’s take a tour. Begin by walking down Dorm Row, which takes you ... 's cultural houses, as well as a few culture-unspecific living groups, like Desmond. Enter the arcade. Walk to the very end. Do a couple of

  • by Anna H. '14
  • March 29, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Introducing the Class of 2013: Merritt ‘13, Carlos ‘13, Edward ‘13, and John ‘13 The final edition of a nine-part series of articles about the incoming MIT class.

  

  ," said Boyd. Some say he's a genius. He doesn't think so, but plans on ... the stars so I think astrophysics would be a lot of fun to study," said Boyd. Boyd says he's looking forward to studying at such a challenging

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 31, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  MY college essay 498 words of angst.

  

  duplex. Can you come fix it? No. Anonymous said: SOMEWHERE... there's a photo of a Burton-Conner room also with an amazing beach theme (jaw ... ?-Custom fish tank/mini fridge/plasma screen a possibility? Ah, so it's important

  • by Laura N. '09
  • October 12, 2008
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  MIT Dorms: Burton Conner House Why is BC awesome? Because three bloggers live there. Plus, lots of other stuff too.…

  

  out if Mom sent you any care packages lately, check out a movie from the ... , except that one use of a washer or dryer costs $0.75. And someone has an ... -Conner's newly painted spacious TV room...there's a TV in there, I swear. On the

  • by Laura N. '09
  • May 14, 2006
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I submit my official transcript to MIT as a QuestBridge applicant?

  If the transcript on your QuestBridge application was sent by your counselor/school official, it fulfills our requirements for an official transcript and no further action is needed on your part.…
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Can a QB Finalist that didn’t rank MIT still apply for RA?

  If you’re a QuestBridge Finalist that didn’t rank MIT, you are ... you are a QuestBridge Finalist who wishes to apply to MIT Regular Action ... begin a first-year application in our application portal until you have
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Can I apply as a QB Finalist even if I did not rank any colleges?

  If you were selected as a QuestBridge Finalist but did not rank any ... . Please email us at [email protected] stating that you are a Quest ... . Do not begin a first-year application in our application portal until
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  If a QB applicant is admitted EA/RA, will they receive full financial aid?

  MIT practices need-blind admissions for all students, regardless of citizenship. If you're admitted through Early Action or Regular Action, MIT will assemble a financial aid offer that will meet 100% of your demonstrated need
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do dual enrollment students apply as a first-year or transfer applicant?

  Students participating in dual enrollment programs or taking college-level courses while in high school apply for first-year admission at MIT. If you apply to MIT while you're still in high school, you're considered a first
• FAQ / First-year application

  What if I don’t have a class rank or GPA?

  school doesn't calculate GPA, please don't convert your grades to a U
• FAQ / First-year application

  I’m a high school student taking college classes. Do I apply for transfer admission?

  If you are still in high school, you are considered a first-year applicant regardless of how many classes you have taken at the university level. The transfer application is intended for students who have
• Blog / Events

  eclipse chasing, undergrad edition compilation post by Kano '25, Allison '27, Amber '24, Ali '26, & Audrey '24

  

  ' eclipse chasing tales dumped into a compilation blog:  Kano Allison ... flooded me: awe, joy, confusion, denial, and horror. The world shifted for a ... , we have a peaceful dawn and an idyllic sundown, yet they seem to mostly

  • by Audrey C. '24
  • April 22, 2024