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• Blog / About Decisions

  More Information on the Waitlist Some answers for those offered a place on MIT's waitlist.

  

  for a class of about 1,075 students this year. Based on our estimates of ... uncertainties, we also keep a waitlist of students. Is the waitlist ranked? No ... -- approximately 4.3% of applicants -- a spot on the waitlist. Not all of those

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 18, 2010
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  You’re Still Our No.1 :) less than 2 days left!

  

  , this is a great commencement speech. So is this one. --- So it's a week ... one class, or make that three. I just took a test and I'm not sure

  • by Chris S. '11
  • March 12, 2010
• Blog / Events

  MIT goes APE. Not your average Sunday night.

  

  Hello all! I’m just popping in to show you guys a video from an ... making y’all dizzy. :P A tidbit of info on this electrobop ... @ MIT with their new song, “Go Ape.” On a similar note, the Student

  • by Jenny X. '13
  • February 27, 2010
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Where do Trees Come From?

  

  In my continuing quest to obtain a teaching certificate through MIT ... talked a little bit about trees. As you know, they grow from seeds, much ... course if you wait a few years they get quite large... Photo courtesy of

  • by Kim D. '09
  • February 10, 2010
• Blog / About Decisions

  Facebook. Because social networking makes you cool.

  

  Hey all, I'm sorry you haven't heard from me in a while; I'm working ... all the accepted students! Last year, a number of "MIT Class of 2013 ... linked to here on the blogs (although I wasn't a part of the "we", then

  • by Cam T. '13
  • December 16, 2009
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  Science is Delicious! Zen and the art of hot chocolate

  

  Just a few hours to go, and I know you're feeling the stress. We ... . I'm also a lot busier and, like I said, stressed. Luckily the Lab for ... back, grab a cup of hot chocolate (or, as the Lab would no doubt correct

  • by Dave McOwen
  • December 16, 2009
• Blog / Life after MIT

  Past, Present, and Future This all "began with a single blog by a student five years ago, at the…

  

  a single blog by a student five years ago, at the dawn of the Facebook ... and sent them to Matt McGann. You know, the usual: a cappella concerts ... the same. Matt's a big deal so he didn't respond immediately. I am very

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • October 2, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  To RFID or not to RFID? That's not really the question, but it's kind of a cool title, no?

  

  a company called Kovio, which apparently was founded by MIT alum Colin Bulthaup in 2001, the year he graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's and Master ... of RFID. You should read the article, because it does a much better job

  • by Mikey Yang '05
  • August 20, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  Some reflections Post decisions, a few thoughts.

  

  decisions, and I wanted to take a moment to offer a few thoughts, and to thank ... our commitment to a science and technology centered education integrated with a strong humanities program that offers appropriate context, you

  • by Stu Schmill '86
  • March 29, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Sixth Sense No, I don't see dead people.

  

  ! It'll be loads of fun, I promise. I thought I'd take a break from planning to post a quick blog entry; I recently saw this amazing TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talk by MIT Professor Pattie Maes about a

  • by Mikey Yang '05
  • March 27, 2009
• Blog / MIT Life

  Come to MIT Get a free haircut!

  

  I think she did a fabulous job. She started learning in the fall on ... : There's actually a mailing list at Random Hall for people who are interested in learning to cut hair; anyone can email and ask for a cut, but

  • by Kim D. '09
  • March 20, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  About Tomorrow Good Luck Tomorrow!

  

  miserable here. If it's not for you, it doesn't make you any less of a person ... you'll be happiest. 2.In one year, a lot will be different I can pretty ... , those who were won't be overwhelmed with joy, it'll be a part of your life

  • by Chris M. '12
  • March 13, 2009
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  The Global Poverty Initiative Because you’re reading this while 1/6 of the world is illiterate.

  

  As a brand new bright-eyed freshman here, you’ll quickly discover ... involved. (I kid you not, a friend of mine actually kept a calendar of free ... topic later, FYI), as a lot of sisters are involved with it, and knew I

  • by Shannon M. '12
  • October 15, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The other 2 of the 3 R’s About reading and writing on campus -- forget the 'rithmetic.

  

  "a new magazine" which "spotlights exemplary writing from the first year writing classes," requesting a link from the MIT blogs. After having ... . Boiko: Last year, a senior in one of our courses came up at the end of

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 4, 2008
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Liveblog from Apple Store I copy Paul, 3 hours later.

  

  . Unlike Paul, who was probably using his own computer, I am using a fancy ... current roommate is also temporary, although you will get a chance to keep ... language halls) was completely random. There's going to be a concert here in

  • by Snively '11
  • July 26, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  Decision Day Eve Making your decision by May 1.

  

  're making the best choice for yourself), or to request a deferral/gap year(s) before enrolling at MIT (for a gap year, military service, or other reason ... ... start thinking about an email address soon (look for more in a future

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 30, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  MTB Party Pic & TechTV CPW Coverage Some fun ways to remember the weekend...

  

  Hi folks, It was truly AWESOME to spend lots of time with all of you this past weekend. I hope you guys had as much fun as I did! A quick update before I depart for a few days of vacation... First, a big thanks to

  • by Ben Jones
  • April 14, 2008
• Blog / MIT Life

  Some Funnies An Appetizer

  

  't have a whole ton of time for an awesome entry right now, but I do have ... : Anyway, I click on the e-mail and see this: Subject: To Blog About A Dream ... morning, but I just had a really weird dream and I thought I'd write it down

  • by Snively '11
  • February 19, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Don’t feed the squirrels In which I work with gifted children.

  

  Pain for a post-On The Air engineer training (me)/post-radio show (her ... word about my job until mid-May.) "Be a camp counselor!" said Peach. "I was a counselor at this one camp and I was supposed to do it again this

  • by Keri G. '10
  • July 5, 2007
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Party!

  

  . Miller '07 in the mud pit at Senior Haus' Steer Roast. The match ended in a ... by Senior Haus. It gets its name because it involves roasting a steer ... a three-hour security shift - party security is student volunteers

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • May 8, 2007