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FAQ / First-year application
Is it ok to go over the essay word count?
We require applicants to follow the word limits provided on the application. Your information will not be saved if the responses are too long. You may have to "play" with your thoughts and sentences a bit to meet -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
Where can I find parent info?
We understand that helping your child find the right college is a daunting task and that many things have to be considered. We have information and advice that we hope you find helpful on our For parents page. -
Blog / Admissions
Southern California Fires Our thoughts go out to those affected by the wildfires.
have been destroyed. From myself and all of my colleagues in Admissions ... and prayers are with you. We know that for some of you, it may be weeks ... helicopters carry their relatively miniscule payloads of water (relative to the -
Blog / Academics & Research
They’re not just regular artists… ...they're Artists in Residence.
than 40 years. Some of the previous Artists in Residence have included ... Toni Morrison, Author Gregory Hines, Dancer Several of my friends had ... of the TATS CRU will be at MIT throughout the week, giving guest -
Blog / Art, Literature, Music
An Art UROP and an Animation Job Yes, these exist here!
UROPing is a very MIT thing to do. “91% of MIT graduating seniors ... trying to find a UROP because of this, and instead waiting for an opportunity that felt right at the right time. This did not happen for all of -
Blog / How to Human
3 Things We Don’t Remember Enough About each other
relationships we have or can have in our lives should be a means of support rather ... can get in the way of relationship-building, but here are three things I’ve concluded from the past three years of college life: People are not as cool -
Blog / MIT History & Culture
The Truth About Science comic-style.
So the good news is that the series of scientific mishaps I blogged ... spend a significant portion of the next 72 hours taking full advantage of my current streak of lab luck. After my blog last week, both Chris and -
Blog / MIT Life
Q&A, Vol. II A sort-of guest post
Hello folks of the blogosphere! Greetings from Columbia, MO. Now I know you are probably thinking, "Wait - but it's the middle of April ... concern. But in honor of "Patriot's Day" (I honestly never quite figured -
Blog / MIT Life
Got Questions? I have answers.
sorts of things in the past month that have distracted me from blogging ... of the MIT Undergraduate Research Journal preparing for MIT ... MIT, I know that many of you are currently in the midst of choosing -
Blog / Admissions
The Open-Ended Question Why I chose MIT ... twice
guys all rock in one way or another. Sorry to those of you who couldn ... be mad blog coverage of CPW over the next few days, so fear not. And finally, a sorry to those of you who thought I would be taller or more buff -
Blog / About Decisions
Tell Me Baby ..what's your story?
! What did YOU do when you got into MIT? Example: I'm Sandy, one of Jess ... much more substantial entry coming soon - but speaking of rockstars, last week I went to two very incredible shows by two of my favorite bands (not -
Blog / Events
A Night with Cranium Myth debunking and Cranium!
filled of Cranium. Some of my favorite quotes from the night: In a "Club Cranium" round of Cloodle, I attempted to draw "Baby's Breath": Diana: Are ... doodles weren't working. In a "Club Cranium" round of Humdinger, Diana and -
Blog / About Decisions
Happy Cinco De Mayo!!! Admissions counselors make the sexiest models. Oh, and a probability question.
,500 applications this year, what is the probability that one of them read your ... gets two reads, what is the probability that both of them read your ... February 28.) Salvador takes 5 days of vacation in December and 2 days in -
Blog / Admissions
Enrolled 09’s: Watch Your Mailbox I've been getting a lot of questions about the Next Big Mailing (NBM®). Here's the…
I've been getting a lot of questions about the Next Big Mailing (NBM ... enormous pile of folders they have waiting to go out. So here's what I can ... and will continue to do so over the next week or two. By the middle of -
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the HASS Requirement?
100% of MIT undergraduates study the humanities, arts, and social ... . The requirement deepens our students' knowledge in a variety of cultural and disciplinary areas and encourages the development of sensibilities and skills -
Blog / Uncategorized
Things in My MIT Household that just make sense
've got a shit ton of other stuff and I figured they were worth sharing, so here are some highlights. Our MIT Wall This is one of the first things you see upon entering our apartment. For those of you who have read my -
Blog / Events
Snowy Birthday Party the #IAParty2011 is just beginning
Friday January 7th marked the beginning of MIT’s 150th ... Cambridge to see and remember all the great things that have come out of our beloved MIT in the past century and a half. There are a ton of activities -
Blog / Admissions
Open Thread: Not Admitted Early
unfortunately means that we had to turn down some great students. For those of you ... converse in the comments below civilly and with the best of intentions, as that is the spirit of our process. -
Blog / Admissions
Open Thread: Not Admitted Early
unfortunately means that we had to turn down some great students. For those of you ... converse in the comments below civilly and with the best of intentions, as that is the spirit of our process.