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  The Next Generation Of College Campus Tours? My interview with Michael Epstein '04, covering his MIT experience and the genesis of his…

  

  have been screened carefully by yours truly. :-) My first interviewee is ... . Tell us a bit about your experience as an MIT student. What did you do outside of class? Who were your favorite profs? My program involved a lot of

  • by Ben Jones
  • October 31, 2007
• Blog / How to Human

  Making house calls "Uhh, someone from MIT wants to talk to you."

  

  . That’s right, if you don’t ask me questions on my blog, I will call your ... your questions (which I have copied below) and learn some new things as ... , the transition depends greatly on the rigor of your high school

  • by Melis A. '08
  • January 18, 2007
• Blog / Personal Travel

  We Wear Matching Hats Very nearly one year ago, I wore the hat you're all wearing this week.

  

  wore the hat you're all wearing this week. I triple-proofread my ... 'd probably take it as your sole holiday gift and I am sure you might swear that it's good enough to take the place of all your future gifts. :-) I was

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • December 6, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Ben’s Third Semi-Annual Q&A More answers to your questions.

  

  bearing on your application, as ~50% of our admits end up majoring in ... to the context of your overall app - what you're interested in, what you're excited about, etc. But there's no right or wrong answer

  • by Ben Jones
  • November 2, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Choosing between a career and motherhood A reflection on the ideas expressed in the 9/20/05 NY Times article, "Many Women at…

  

  regret my mother's decision? Not at all. In any case, starting your own ... continue your career while being around your children more. On another note ... job and being out of the loop for a few years can really reduce your

  • by Melis A. '08
  • September 21, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  August Questions Omnibus 2 Many more of your questions and my answers.

  

  teacher teaching your future major but who doesn't know you as well?" Yes ... to make something clear, in case your teacher doesn't?" 1. We have no ... , and we will consider this as part of your context. 3. You can write us a

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 29, 2005
• Blog / Uncategorized

  Zeno’s Paradox halfway there (again)

  

  might make more sense. When you are one year old, a year is 100% of your life. When you're 2, a year is 50% of your life. Then 33%. Then 25%. Until suddenly you're 50 and a year is 2% of your life. You just start

  • by Paige B. '24
  • May 17, 2023
• Blog / Announcements

  MIT Regular Action Decisions Now Available Online

  

  available in the application portal. To check your decision, login to the portal and visit your Application Status page. There, you will be able to see your decision by clicking View Update. There are no interim screens

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • March 14, 2021
• Blog / How to MIT

  How to Choose a Laptop for College your companion for all four years

  

  when you consistently leave your screen on one image for too long. I had ... 'll repair your computer if a part is found defective. But manufacturer ... plans from your store to see if they're right for you. I say get a

  • by Erick P. '17
  • August 10, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  FAQ for Maker Portfolios You have questions - I have answers!

  

  addition to answering questions about your project, you may upload documents ... are excited! But we are looking for specific information about your ... with your answers and thoughtful in chosing which images and videos you

  • by Dr. Dawn '04, MS '06, PhD '11
  • October 1, 2013
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  Why Apply? Putting your hat in the ring if you're not so sure

  

  your questions for the last 9 months as MITAdmin, but I am grateful to ... to colleges. Obviously, if you're reading this blog, MIT is on your ... your MIT-loving friends shared this with you...*hint, hint* MIT

  • by Latasha Boyd
  • September 9, 2013
• Blog / Admissions

  Regular Action Update State of the mail, application numbers, and more

  

  year. Your updates: We've been getting email updates from some of ... would instead include these updates in your Midyear Report. The MIT ... provide your updated grades since you have applied, and to mention other

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 19, 2012
• Blog / How to Human

  It isn’t what you know, it’s who you know The rules of the networking game

  

  people you know for help. This may be your parents, professors, friends, or ... , or maybe just someone else who has these contacts. Ask your professor ... in your lap. Rule No. 2 Talk Don't be afraid to talk to people, no

  • by Becca H. '12
  • July 12, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Do you have jobs? Can I have one?

  

  all, "If you're early, you're on time; if you're on time you're late; if you're late you're left. " As high school seniors work on their ... scored. But the main focus of your attention should be on showing the

  • by Kim D. '09
  • October 8, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  Selecting the new bloggers! With a new school year approaching, it's time to pick the next set of bloggers.

  

  : Blog/writing stuff Provide a link to your "portfolio." This will be the single most important part of your application.While you do not need ... have a current blog, please send a link to it. If your blog is locked

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 27, 2008
• Blog / About Decisions

  After the Storm Thoughts about decisions from someone who's been there.

  

  . I wasn't expecting that to happen...but through your comments, your emails, and even your random Facebook pokes, I genuinely became attached to ... amazing things with your lives. I wish I could tell you that one of the most

  • by Paul B. '11
  • March 17, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Machine Shops, Part 2 Really, there are a lot of machine shops.

  

  you can use your imagination, and I'll just describe some of the other ... .008 is a manufacturing class where you're required to make a large batch of ... sit back and watch as your part is made for you without any human

  • by Laura N. '09
  • January 3, 2008
• Blog / MIT Life

  Blogging Scholarship I'm a finalist for a blogging scholarship - now I need your help voting.

  

  , it's the response from you guys. Getting your comments and immediate ... little more response from you - I need your help voting. If you've enjoyed ... for me: If you'd like to post the link yourself on your blog, or just

  • by Jess K. '10
  • October 8, 2007
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Orientation and pre-approval In which I relate orientation to getting pre-approved for a credit card in a totally…

  

  to your questions - but this was too good not to post right away. So ... people you know are going to be your classmates for the next four years ... pick your roommate (though there's nothing wrong with staying with the

  • by Jess K. '10
  • August 22, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  FIRST POST! You guys are totally right.. that WAS really tempting.

  

  reading your comments on Stu's post and was going to write back but then ... , the application process in general, and moving forward. All of your ... understand the power of your words, and your encouraging comments have been

  • by Jess K. '10
  • May 7, 2007