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• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  For great justice…

  

  contributed to it. Your Orientation experience can really shape your MIT ... only 13 pages, here. Your student government in high school probably

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • November 5, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Hi, I’m Lulu ...a different kind of blogger; I take pictures.

  

  Hi, I'm your second new blogger, there's Keri, and then there's me ... this one extra physics class (in case you're wondering the class in ... what? I'm here by popular demand so tell me what you want to see! If you're

  • by Lulu L. '09
  • October 23, 2006
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Where are you going with this? The ponderings of an ex-frosh.

  

  , how would you describe your first year at mit? relieved that you're ... comfortable talking about it, but what's your grade like so far at mit (1st and 2nd semester, assuming there wasn't pass/no record)? and what was your

  • by Laura N. '09
  • June 18, 2006
• Blog / How to Human

  Surviving My deep thoughts on surviving and thriving at MIT, straight from three years ago.

  

  seriously, all-nighters are bad for your brain. 3. Shopping is therapy ... -have-you troubles. Pick a dorm where you're surrounded by people who will support you ... is cheap and easy to navigate once you know your way around. 11. Like

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • May 11, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Advising and freshman formalities

  

  three or four times this year, and it's a good way to get to know your advisors in a social setting far removed from your work. :-) - In French ... 't being offered next year, but if you're really interested in the field

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • April 20, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Weekend Update A couple FAQs and others tidbits.

  

  A few updates before the weekend... First, let me answer two FAQs. 1. If you send in your reply form to MIT telling us that you're coming ... to you with a postcard letting you know we have received your reply

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 14, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  It’s All About The Process Take a moment, then get back in the game.

  

  all of your applications. As we began Selection Committee I was ... six weeks. Not to worry, we are here to answer your questions about all ... , once your moment is over, you need to get back in the game as well

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • March 17, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Mid-year Grade Reports And Other Common Questions Quick answers to a few of the common questions in my blog over the last…

  

  has not been received, we will personally contact your school to get it ... application. We generally use them to confirm a decision (i.e. to make sure you're ... supplementary materials? Other than mid-year grades, yes. You're always welcome to

  • by Ben Jones
  • February 22, 2006
• Blog / Personal Travel

  Trip to Princeton U Taking advantage of the three-day weekend by taking a trip to Princeton!

  

  basically when someone holds the rope that is connected to your harness. Your partner stops you from falling two stories if you lose your grip on the wall

  • by Melis A. '08
  • February 20, 2006
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Free-For-All Week! Movies, Music, and Baby Names.

  

  your responses I'm sure that if I put a piece of coal in a chair, and ... , Music, and Baby Names. MOVIES Send me a list of your top 10 all time ... 's your chance! Name the new Nance Baby! Give me 3 good names. (Remember

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • November 8, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Borne back ceaselessly into the past I've had a week! The whole earth was created in a week!

  

  . Building 66 also exemplifies the principle that when your MIT education ... building to MIT, because nobody will ever use your name in referring to it ... down on your stomach at the 30-degree (or pi/6 radians, if you prefer

  • by Sam M. '07
  • October 13, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Q&A Part II Why the Media Lab is cool. Bonus: A great "You Know You Go to MIT…

  

  , but I am confused about your title "Tecker." My son is on a trip with ... "Techers," "Teckers," or "Tekkers," depending on your personal spelling ... complicated housing system ever. There's no real answer to your question. Once

  • by Laura N. '09
  • September 25, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  I’m A Famous Rockstar The title is misleading - I'm famous, and I'm a rockstar, but I'm not famous…

  

  you want to grab one. You guys had me laughing out loud with your ... with your first post - always trust your first instinct! ;-) I'll post

  • by Ben Jones
  • July 29, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  More CPW Pix

  

  I'll start off by linking to some of your photos: Anthony et al ... 'd imagine -- and sometimes, that picture in your head is a bit off -- like ... last fall on the road (so do you). Even then, the image in your head

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 12, 2005
• Blog / About Decisions

  The Burning Question "Can you tell me why I didn't get in? Why was I not good enough?"

  

  most likely, you are absolutely qualified to be here. Can I look at your ... with your app in committee, and I can't recreate or try to determine the ... come to that conclusion on your own. As you know from some of my

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 16, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Waitlist Questions The waitlist seems to be a hot topic so I'll try to answer the most…

  

  require a deposit to secure your spot. If you get into MIT later in May, and choose to come, you will likely forfeit your deposit at the other school ... in touch, so that we know you're still interested. Write, call, email

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 15, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Keg of worms and phytoplankton

  

  encourage you to tell us about the things that really float your boat, whether ... whatever it might be for you. Your time is your most valuable resource, and

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 7, 2004
• Blog / Admissions

  Ben’s Eighth Semi-Annual Q&A Answers to questions received through 5PM on 01/24/06.

  

  on your side. Then again, I do feel my critical reading score was a ... arrive before February)." If your application has already been read when ... . ------------------------------------- Multiple folks asked how old/young I am. I am 32. When I was your age, that

  • by Ben Jones
  • January 24, 2006
• Blog / Challenges

  synthesis on changing my mind

  

  experience the phenomenon of feeling like you can’t change your mind again ... dialectic: changing your mind twice does not indicate regression, it indicates ... really regressing even when you retract your previous opinions or choices

  • by Vincent H. '23
  • April 12, 2022
• Blog / How to Human

  How to Make Friends Disclaimer: Attempt at your own risk

  

  create opportunities to make friends, with the understanding that you’re ... have to leave your room and do things (I know, shocker) but it doesn ... sit in the lounge and talk to people, ask one of your classmates if they

  • by Selam G. '18
  • April 30, 2016