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  The coolest spring break ever? Visit a College Campus!

  -campus visitors, reading your applications, and duking it out with my colleagues in ... help ensure that your campus visit experience is as informative as ... ’ve stolen from my amazing colleague Jessica is that your goal should not be

  • by DJ Rock
  • February 26, 2019
• Blog / Admissions

  Our 2017-18 Application Essay Questions

  

  way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc. (200-250 words) Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • July 31, 2017
• Blog / Admissions

  A Little INSPIRation Guest Post by Vaishnavi Rao '17

  

  in your history class, or even a book you recently read. Come up with a ... to bounce off ideas and formulate a method to approach your question. Once you’ve gotten started, submit your Intent to Participate by December

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • December 1, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  The Freshman Application Is Now Live for prospective members of the Class of 2020

  

  in your community? (This could be one person or many, at school or at home, in your neighborhood or your state, etc.) Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • August 18, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  Blogger Application 2012! how is blog formed

  

  if you feel you can make a compelling case for your inclusion among ... multimedia like videos and images into your posts to make them interesting ... dot peterson at mit dot edu) by July 22nd.  Your application must

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • July 9, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  About MIT Recommendation Letters Some helpful tips and guidelines for your teacher letters.

  

  ) -- I hope that you have already asked your teachers if they can write a letter on your behalf. Please recognize that teachers are very busy ... will respect their time. So whether your application deadline is only

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 16, 2010
• Blog / Admissions

  EA Tracking update All EA application mail has been processed; check your MyMIT Tracking.

  

  for EA applicants. This is a good time for you to check your application ... will not look at your application unfavorably because it is missing an ... that all documents include your name and date of birth on each page. At

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 21, 2008
• Blog / Personal Travel

  My Home Warning: Graphics Intensive.

  

  finished with the vast majority of your college applications within the next couple of days, and it's time to take a break. As you wrap up your ... taking the time to enjoy your last semester in high school. I don't know

  • by Chris S. '11
  • January 4, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Sunsets Academics at the other Cambridge.

  

  , get about 8-9 hours of sleep every night, even at MIT. But you're ... . Depending on your subject and which year you're in, you can have anywhere from ... get 3-4 example papers per class that are like problem sets. You're

  • by Cambridge
  • November 13, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  MIT Idol A selection committee fantasy.

  

  brain is concerned, so when you get home at night, you're not exactly looking to dive into a theoretical physics book. Truth be told, you're ... know what? You're a star. Your handwriting is beautiful, you look great

  • by Ben Jones
  • February 22, 2007
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Pre-Orientation Begins Pre-Orientation and a mini-contest!

  

  ! I'd like you to send me some of your pictures from your first days on campus, capturing your excitement and surprises at MIT. Some suggested photo topics: Moving into your room & getting to know your roommate

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 24, 2006
• Blog / Advice

  Crocheting With the Firehose Gauge your stitches, gauge your life

  

  : As you can see, it is best to use a hook size that matches your yarn ...  extremely dense jumble of yarn. Over time, one of two things occur: Your hook could level out with your yarn, and you become acclimated to the rigor of

  • by Ella T. '25, MEng '26
  • October 13, 2021
• Blog / Announcements

  The First-Year Application for the MIT Class of 2026 is now live

  

  reason to rush your application to us by November 1st, especially if you ... email address consistently across your application, your testing ... match everything in your record much more quickly You should configure

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • August 31, 2021
• Blog / How to Human

  To the 2024s: Wishing You the Most don't be scared of growth

  

  remotely. I've heard your sadness, disappointment, and anxieties about this ... anything like this. I encourage you to keep sharing your feelings and ... community and want to help make your transition as positive as it can possibly

  • by Kathleen E. '23
  • September 1, 2020
• Blog / How to MIT

  24 Things I Learned in My First Semester and a Half for the lovely 2024s!

  

  your extracurriculars because you're hosed by your classes. MIT ... 's only .75% of your grade when you only need a 40% to pass the class? Should you really be striving for all 100%'s at the cost of your mental

  • by Cami M. '23
  • March 17, 2020
• Blog / Admissions

  PSA: Attend Local MIT Admitted Meetings! Note to ADMITTED, CURRENT, and FORMER Students

  

  Institute! Over spring break (which is this week), your local MIT Alumni Clubs ... you to attend them. If you’re an AdMITted Student: this spring’s event ... your first MIT friends! Discover your “mini-MIT away from MIT.” The get

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • March 26, 2017
• Blog / How to Human

  So what makes a successful MIT student, anyway?

  

  you're a freshman or not, I hope this is useful. Have informed ... 't too hard for most MIT students.  Your standard class does a good job of ... whatever else you're working on. I don't know if GPA is that strong of a

  • by Michael C. '16
  • September 21, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  Dear Applicant wishing you all the best and greatest

  

  had fun, and sufficient challenges as well. Now you’re ready to move on ... most formative (and simply the best) years of your academic path. With ... ’t Procrastinate. Enjoy.You are among the oldest generation of students in your

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • October 6, 2014
• Blog / Admissions

  Advice for Seniors From me to you. Why? Because I care

  

  your plan, you need to take a DEEP BREATH and know that you CAN and WILL be okay. So breathe deep and have full confidence that your senior year ... would like to attend in a couple of months. 2. Schedule your MIT

  • by Quinton McArthur
  • October 10, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  The Road I’m On Life's a lot to think about sometimes...

  

  nostalgic and philosophical at the same time, and you're the lucky ones who ... and motivating you to "do well," your success in college will ... the end of the day, they aren't going to do your psets for you, or call

  • by Paul B. '11
  • April 26, 2008