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• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Sneak peek at the new admissions and SFS sites what we've been working on all summer

  

  good platform on which to build. MITAdmissions.org If you're reading this, you're probably familiar with our office, and with our current website design; if you're a longtime reader, you may even remember the old one

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • August 16, 2018
• Blog / About Decisions

  Denied by MIT, Now A Goldwater Scholar finding her way four years later

  

  yours -- "You have grit - the single most important factor to succeed in ... because of your advice and encouragement, which told me I was worth ... we denied years ago, who went elsewhere and made it your own, and who

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • April 18, 2018
• Blog / Challenges

  Staying in Touch Family back home or here in Boston!

  

  completely until you’re here in a dorm, in a town you’ve only been to during CPW (the preview weekend in April), and on your own doing adult things ... paradise. Being far from your family sucks. Separating from your high school

  • by Jack-William B. '21
  • October 1, 2017
• Blog / Admissions

  Writing the MIT Application Essays Hurgh. I know.

  

  others?" essay 6:38 The "describe your world" essay 8:38 The "challenge you

  • by Elizabeth Choe '13
  • August 28, 2017
• Blog / Events

  The Class of 2017 Graduates from MIT

  

  shibboleth. when you go to turn your rat around today, please, take a moment ... less when you're out there in it. because that's really all any of us can ... forward to you turning your rat around, and turning your eyes to the world

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • June 9, 2017
• Blog / How to MIT

  how (not?) to concentrate a quick guide

  

  assignment is worth 20% of your grade Panic You are a freshman this is

  • by Fiona M. '20
  • May 9, 2017
• Blog / Admissions

  morning room sounds get your headphones

  

  Boston Dorm Room contest winner! and hey, while you have your headphones

  • by Allan K. '17
  • April 14, 2017
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Leslie Jones Was Here and I Saw Her can't believe I haven't posted about this yet

  

  you're reading this thank u)

  • by Abby H. '20
  • March 11, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Augmented Reality in Action one step before holograms

  

  the future! Imagine your computer "space" was your room, where you could walk to your drawers and pull out digital work files, or find your movie

  • by Erick P. '17
  • January 26, 2017
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Wide-Eyed meet the therapist hanging above my bed.

  

  but you never believe, you’re playing for the big leagues now. You can’t cram a midterm’s worth of information into your head 10 minutes before your test. You also can’t just not study and expect a decent grade. By

  • by Alexa J. '20
  • October 4, 2016
• Blog / Academics & Research

  A Fireside Chat with John Maeda Thoughts from former MIT graduate and professor and RISD President

  

  consider in future semesters. Thanks again, John, for sharing your thoughts

  • by Kevin S. '19
  • April 25, 2016
• Blog / Uncategorized

  spring notes resilience, change, warm weather, Santa Fe

  

  something about being in school, where all your work is on your own ' ... , and books in general, especially what is not yours is not yours by Helen

  • by Natasha B. '16
  • April 18, 2016
• Blog / Academics & Research

  scheduled time my classes this semester, and how engineering and sociology go hand in hand

  

  something that helps other people, you can't just tinker in your dorm room ... to include the people you're trying to help in the design process ... 's important to remember that being an engineer doesn't preclude your ability (or

  • by Allan K. '17
  • February 14, 2016
• Blog / Hacks

  The Stars Look Very Different Today Planet Earth is blue, and there's nothing we can do

  

  : "Ohhhhhh youuuuu pretty thiiiiiings Don't you knowwwwww you're driiiiivin' your maaaaamas and papas insaaaaane LET ME MAKE IT PLAIN GOTTA MAKE WAY ... , put on your red shoes, and dance the blues. Every year by 1 AM, everyone

  • by Keri G. '10
  • January 14, 2016
• Blog / Hacks

  Toy Story Hack! And Other Hacks from Fall 2015

  

  /18: #IStandwithAhmed Clock 9/4: Hackapult What are some of your favorite hacks

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • December 4, 2015
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My Monday a detailed documentation

  

  you. You still need to separately take care of yourself, your social life, and your physical health apart from your passions -- which is what ... rounds on hall to check in with friends. How was your day? Good luck on

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • October 27, 2015
• Blog / MIT Life

  Summer Syllabus in Retrospect goals, guidelines, reading list

  

  progress you made iii) how that progress contributes to your overall ... dead. To love, to be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To ... . Habit will sustain you whether you're inspired or not. Habit will help you

  • by Natasha B. '16
  • October 1, 2015
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Walking in Tim’s Shoes Trust me, those are some pretty big shoes

  

  required “Tim training” and then take a comprehension quiz to verify your ... , you’re actually looking through Tim’s mouth. Before putting on the ... ’t realize that the head adds a good foot and a half to your height! Because

  • by Anelise N. '19
  • September 27, 2015
• Blog / About Decisions

  I am an MIT Admissions Officer, AMA you know the drill

  

  your questions" posts, where he would just harvest questions from the

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • July 10, 2015
• Blog / Blog Projects

  Why I’m Leaving the MIT Admissions Blogs it's been a good run.

  

  day wait.   *static---commercial break* Be the life of your

  • by Erick P. '17
  • April 1, 2015