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  A Time to Enroll You have doubts, I have gifs

  

  It's May 1st. Most of your friends have decided where they are going ... a little harder for your situation. You may be overwhelmed thinking ... . If you don't want to take my word for it, comment with your must

  • by Latasha Boyd
  • May 1, 2014
• Blog / Admissions

  More info for Admitted Students just a few more things to do

  

  as you make your final decision over the coming weeks. Tune in to the ... on hand for an hour to answer all your CPW questions and give you a preview of all the fun that we’re planning this April. Check your

  • by Kris Guay
  • March 15, 2013
• Blog / Admissions

  EA, RA, and Transfer Updates Including the status of MyMIT tracking and the latest for those impacted by Sandy.

  

  documents. Do not worry/call/email if something is not showing up yet on your ... ;Superstorm"?) Sandy, we will be flexible with your EA application materials.  I ... admission to be a worry.  If you have submitted your EA Part 1 but not

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 14, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  MyMIT is live we're ready for you to begin

  

  ’t received one, we will be sending out more this month, so check your mailbox ... things right away: schedule your interview and give your teachers the personalized teacher recommendation forms. In your packet, and on your My

  • by Kris Guay
  • September 4, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW: Tips and Tricks Hitchhikers Guide to Campus Preview Weekend

  

  Here are a few tips to making the best of your CPW experience. Rule #1: If you're paying for your food, you're doing something wrong ... . So keep the cash in your wallet for your MIT sweatshirt. Rule #2: If

  • by Bryan
  • April 10, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  Class of 2010 Roll Call It's May 1st -- welcome to MIT!

  

  your MIT reply form with an affirmative response, check in here in the ... your seatbelt =) Ah, May 1st... I remember senior year of high school ... 't forget about that discount coupon that came in your admit pack! Ah, but

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 1, 2006
• Blog / Advice

  A Pre-MIT To-Do List (International Students Version)

  

  will make your time easier as you arrive at MIT. 1. Documents I expect that MIT has already sent you your I-20 forms. I also expect that you either have a date for your visa interview soon or have already had

  • by Fatima A. '25
  • July 17, 2023
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  With Apologies to Dr. Seuss why MIT is amazing, a la buzzfeed

  

  Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away! (flickr: thenerdsangle) You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself any direction you choose

  • by Chris S. '11
  • April 4, 2013
• Blog / Athletics

  ice skating don't fall

  

  cj: does it wayne: nooo you're marching, like, go a little forward and ... losing my balance wayne: you're angling your feet wrong? cj: tries it ... more. why is this so hard wayne: you know that if you like, point your

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • December 16, 2022
• Blog / About Decisions

  Dear High School Senior I know you're stalking us

  

  spend your time instead of freaking out about upcoming admissions ... . Build a thing You are creative. You can do things. I know it. Does your ... German??!! (I recommend Duolingo for all your language-learning needs

  • by Fiona M. '20
  • November 17, 2016
• Blog / Admissions

  Guest Blog: A Guide for the Hopeless and Drenched thoughts from mark '15

  

  to do for the rest of your life. For some, this moment appears ... , there is a goal, the destination to your journey. There is no winning path, and not every path leads to your goal. At times the road will bend and

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • September 29, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Passions (No, not that kind)

  

  it anyways. Congratulations, you're procrastinating. Stop ... , because, well, there's a lot of it. Or, the electronic bits storing your ... , though, and the reason I want to waste your time with here, was that "they

  • by Cam T. '13
  • January 1, 2010
• Blog / Admissions

  Supplemental Materials Answering questions about extras beyond the formal application.

  

  , please be sure to include your name, date of birth, your instrument, and ... include your full name, your date of birth, and the words "Undergraduate ... varsity sports teams, please be directly in touch with the coach of your

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 29, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  Warmth, Happiness, and Baked Goods (guest post) The best way to spend your time off.

  

  . Unfortunately, there is none. You can certainly can try to help your chances. You can spend July buffing up your technical skills in calculus. You can ... croissants with your anxiety. These activities do have intrinsic value. There

  • by Phoebe C. '18
  • July 25, 2016
• Blog / Admissions

  MIT Regular Action Deadline Update Submit your MIT Part 1 and 2 by Jan 3, 2013 at 11:59pm EST

  

  submit your MIT Part 1 and 2 to tonight, January 3, 2013, at 11:59pm EST. You should click the final "submit" button for your online application ... moment! To submit Parts 1 and 2, log in to your account on MyMIT. You can

  • by Mikey Yang '05
  • January 3, 2013
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  MIT and the SAA HOORAY FOR ACRONYMS

  

  KeyboardFace™. It you're not sure what KeyboardFace™ is, it's exactly what it ... . If you're anything like I was before I left my soul behind and enrolled at MIT, you're probably really into art. You're probably a huge nerd

  • by Keri G. '10
  • April 28, 2010
• FAQ / First-year application

  What if I don’t have letter grades for some of my coursework or have chosen to take a class pass/fail?

  disruptions over the past few years. Some of these may have impacted your grading systems. We want you to know that we accept whatever grades your school can make available to us and consider them in the context of your
• Blog / About Decisions

  Anticipation a little something to keep you company

  

  what the day holds can be scary. Or exciting. Or overwhelming. You're ... whatever it is that you're feeling, you know that there is only one way to ... remind you to listen to the world around you. To the rhythm in your

  • by Afeefah K. '21
  • March 14, 2019
• Blog / Admissions

  Dear Applicants: The College Essay part 3 of the Dear Applicants series

  

  Breathe… If you have submitted your application, go to 1. If you are planning to submit your application, go to 2. If you’re writing your college essay, go to 3.   3 How can you describe your essence in 250 words? 100

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • November 12, 2015
• Blog / Personal Travel

  A White Christmas Escaping Boston to go to more snow

  

  skiing. When you're on the slope, it's just you and the mountain. You point your skis down the hill and let gravity help you on your way. As you turn down the hill, you feel like you're floating. It's honestly this magical

  • by Kirsten L. '15
  • December 25, 2014