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• Blog / MIT Life

  Friendship Oh my dearest . . .

  

  eavesdrop on a ridiculous conversation you're having with a third party. I ... would like to ask you to showcase your past business plan to the students ... enjoy speaking with you. Your smooth, melodious voice reminds me of a

  • by Snively '11
  • March 28, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  This One is for the Families… ...but applicants can read it as well...

  

  the news with as much interest as your kids are. But getting the "answer ... go live. If this is the message that your student receives I hope you'll enjoy the moment. I certainly would were I in your place. Revel in it a

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • March 12, 2009
• Blog / Challenges

  The Bad Week, or How To Lose Sleep and Alienate People I'm giving out life advice today. I know you didn't ask for it, but I'm…

  

  managing your time since the beginning of the semester. (Note to future self.) You don't have to be on your game at all times, but it's a good idea to ... thought your study partner was actually the professor because he was wearing

  • by Jess K. '10
  • November 3, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  21L.011 Are You [film] Experienced?

  

  a couple classes to choose from based on the results of your placement ... other hand, you're given an enormous amount of variety to select your ... your own). The fantastic thing about the papers, though, is that there

  • by Ahmed H. '12
  • October 21, 2008
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  The Imagination Box [by Danbee Kim '09] We can draw on the walls again!

  

  [by Danbee Kim '09] I'm a big fan of allowing your environment to enhance your mental facilities. As such, I love that there are dorms on campus where you can paint your own walls and string up your own

  • by ARTalk
  • October 19, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Examining exams Sometimes, grades matter less than photons are matter.

  

  . . . except that you're segwaying yourself straight into a concrete slab of ... swift hours, you're blissfully free to cruise along, guarded from the edge ... the issue: If you're a freshman here, you are most likely accustomed to

  • by Yan Z. '12
  • October 4, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Getting a Physics Major – Part I I split this up because i need to start studying for finals.

  

  weeks, you are expected to have learned how to operate your first set of equipment, successfully conducted your first experiment on this equipment, learned independently how to program in Matlab, conducted your full set of

  • by Lulu L. '09
  • December 14, 2007
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Summer Programs For MIT Students Planning early -- MIT-sponsored ways to make an impact next summer

  

  to work with, and contact them early in your planning process. Before making your application, you must collaborate with your community partner ... -profit) in your hometown that you would like to work with, and make contact

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • September 3, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW-related whatsits Just some things you might want to know before you arrive tomorrow!

  

  ! Anonymous asked, "Hi, Mollie! How did you and Adam get matched up with your ... lots of people at MIT interested in helping you make your college ... weekend, both of your host and of anyone else you meet. Get lots of

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • April 5, 2006
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  The Double Edged Sword On Time Magazine's article titled: "Are We Losing Our Edge?"

  

  your first academic love." As for teaching science at the precollege ... your way up the ladder." If you go into finance or consulting instead, "by the time your roommate is out of grad school, you've been promoted

  • by Bryan
  • February 17, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Meet the Admissions Officers: Bryan Nance Name: Bryan Nance; Job title: Director of Minority Recruitment; Hometown: Queens, NY

  

  time and effort into crafting your personal statement. While it may seem ... being said about you. Your essays are the only time that you get to speak directly to admissions committee. Make your voice count! Don't use your whole

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 27, 2005
• Blog / Challenges

  how to move carts not an athletics post

  

  these hobbies but what if your cart wheels are worn out and difficult to adjust? what if the road your cart travels on is irregular and uneven? if ... bump in the road your wheels shift and you begin swerving to the left or

  • by Vincent H. '23
  • October 23, 2022
• Blog / Announcements

  For those whose applications have been interrupted by disasters and disruptions providing what information and comfort we can

  

  yourself, your family, your community, and your safety.[/annotation] You will ... major disruptions outside your control. We try to be as flexible as possible in these situations. When you’re able to do so, reach out to us at

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 29, 2019
• Blog / Challenges

  A Texan’s Guide to Surviving a Boston Winter it's possible

  

  that were born in a six-foot pile of snow, feel free to share your own ... ’t realize it was three feet deep, chances are your feet will not be soaking ... keeping my ears warm. 2) Keep That Cold Air out of your Nose and Mouth

  • by Afeefah K. '21
  • January 9, 2018
• Blog / Admissions

  Advice for the Applicants I was in those stressed and anxious shoes last year.

  

  be a nightmare. If you’re a senior, and you really want to get your heart racing, don’t waste your money on going to an amusement park to ride ... spend your time with these “Chance of Admission” things. Within ten

  • by Jack-William B. '21
  • November 24, 2017
• Blog / About Decisions

  In Anticipation of Pi Day 2017 bloggers past and present try to make you feel better right now

  

  access your admissions decisions. And if the response is negative, you ... ’t ever achieve your dreams. But I’d like to tell you this: eventually, you ... , but also because of fit. And the MIT decision does not reflect your

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • March 13, 2017
• Blog / Admissions

  FAQ Wait list answers to your questions

  

  list have lots of questions, so hopefully you find an answer to yours ... means we really like you, and you do not need to improve on your ... your school to check on your academic progress. What are the realities

  • by Kris Guay
  • March 16, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW 2014…The Parent Edition Suggestions for getting the most out of CPW when you are a parent

  

  you pick an event where you can meet up with your student each day ... -minded during your visit with us. I have lived with current students and their ... from all the events of the day. Have questions regarding your student

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • April 9, 2014
• Blog / Admissions

  FAQ: Waitlist answers to your questions

  

  waitlist have lots of questions, so hopefully you find an answer to yours ... really like you, and you do not need to improve on your application. You should, however, continue to get good grades, as we may call your school to

  • by Kris Guay
  • March 15, 2014
• Blog / Admissions

  A Random [Hall] Sophomore’s Guide to CPW OMG! CPW! OMG! CPW! OMG! :D

  

  arm: Your CPW will be less rainy, but I promise you it will be just as ... ;   Things to bring Your cell phone. Your cell phone charger. A ... with free food you want to go to in your CPW booklet. A sleeping bag

  • by Lydia K. '14, MEng '16
  • April 19, 2012