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  CPW Hosts

  

  our hosts will be before we get there? I know you're just matching us up ... . Many of you will receive a call or email from your host in the next few ... they will meet you when you arrive on campus. A note on your host: We did

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 3, 2005
• Blog / How to Human

  The Public’s Biggest Fear ...is no longer one of mine.

  

  : You Won't Blank Out, but if you're really worried, bring a notecard. I ... , take notes on your notes. Take notes on your notes on your notes. Read ... ) additional information in case people ask you questions. If you're using a

  • by Anna H. '14
  • July 10, 2012
• Blog / Life after MIT

  The Wisdom of Khan revealed the MIT secret

  

  , procrastinated together and cried together. You have been with each other at your ... graduate the rest of your life, you know that you have a past in common. That ... . Regardless of how different your pre-MIT backgrounds may have been, you will

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • June 8, 2012
• Blog / Challenges

  The November Rule 2: Electric Boogaloo the one rule you should not break (take it from me, kids)

  

  how to be an independent person in your first semester at MIT is essential. the first few months form the basis for the rest of your experience, and having the majority of your time be consumed by one person is not

  • by Ankita D. '23
  • September 23, 2021
• Blog / How to MIT

  71 More Things to Do Before You Graduate the 101 things expansion pack

  

  [/annotation] for at least one semester. Find something fun to do with your extra time ... .[/annotation] Attempt a Long Distance Relationship. Break up with your partner from back ... to class 1 minute faster.[/annotation] Have your picture/video taken

  • by Abby H. '20
  • January 10, 2020
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The 12 Step Plan don't pack too much, you probably wont use half of it anyway.

  

  your first experience test-driving real life. I say test-driving because ... if you have any real problems but at least your summer will be in order ... your adventure but I think this 12 step plan will do you some good too

  • by Cydnie T. '12
  • July 25, 2011
• Blog / About Decisions

  Paper Planes You ask, I answer

  

  applicants. Maybe they will help you too. If I didn't address your question in ... make sure that YOUR name appears on the money order! Bugs Bunny, Santa ... can go ahead and read your application. Get it? Got it? Good

  • by Quinton McArthur
  • October 18, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

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

  

  country?" I'm not sure. If your interview has been waived (you'll see this in your MyMIT account) then it is likely that we don't have an interviewer in your area. You can always write to [email protected] to ask

  • by Ben Jones
  • October 28, 2005
• Blog / Challenges

  whiplash feelings from yesterday

  

  and there are no other drinks, so you buy a cookie even though you’re ... three years this place has finally gotten to you and broken down all your ... food from an ai club event. while in line, one of your friends asks you

  • by Vincent H. '23
  • November 30, 2022
• Blog / How to Human

  Picking A Southwest Flight Seat How to Make Flying Bearable

  

  you will need to be able to pick your seat. I warn you that all of the ... pretty easy, set an alarm for 24 hours before your flight and make sure you know what it's for.   Step 2 - Understanding Your Options and

  • by Natnael G. '15
  • January 22, 2013
• Blog / Admissions

  Deferred Applicants Q & A Have a question about your MIT EA deferral? Read on...

  

  isn't just a "polite rejection." Your application will ... your updated grades (your semester grades are very important, so keep ... provide (new awards, changes to your activities, etc.). We will accept

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 22, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Accountability Some thoughts on decisions and school

  

  totally agreeable and your lives totally rewarding, but some were sad and would have no doubt felt indignant... as if your “best selves” went ... important to hold on to your dreams. Here’s my anectodal addendum: It was

  • by Jenny X. '13
  • March 22, 2011
• Blog / About Decisions

  It’s a puzzlement… ...or why I really love reading your applications!

  

  reading your applications so much and it came to me about the time I walked ... your applications remind me of jigsaw puzzles...think about it...each piece of information in your application folder, is like the piece of a

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • January 16, 2010
• Blog / About Decisions

  Aftermath Literally.

  

  … --- Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re still lingering around the blogs ... . This is understandable behavior. The past few months of your life were probably focused on getting into college, and much of your life may have been

  • by Jenny X. '13
  • December 17, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW is for Parents Too… ...enjoy your visit!

  

  suggested events to attend and tips on making the most of your CPW experience ... regarding your financial aid package or the financial aid process in general? Either get your questions answered immediately by the Financial Aid

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • April 14, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  Surviving CPW Tips and tricks on making the most of your CPW experience

  

  ;-) Here are a few tips to making the best of your CPW experience. Rule #0 ... , faculty, and anyone else you manage to meet. Rule #1: If you're paying for your food, you're doing something wrong. Campus Preview Weekend is full

  • by Bryan
  • April 5, 2008
• Blog / About Decisions

  Deferred Students Update Some Q&A for deferred students.

  

  ." Your application will once again be considered by the committee during ... . You should still put the same energy and thought you put into your MIT application into your other applications. [But MIT is my dream school, I can

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 18, 2007
• Blog / About Decisions

  More For Deferred Students FAQ and advice.

  

  over for me? At MIT, a deferral isn't just a "polite rejection." Your ... and thought you put into your MIT application into your other ... need one. Your semester grades are very important so keep working hard

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 11, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  The MySpace Survey Mid-summer frivolity, part two.

  

  Mid-summer frivolity, part two... 001. What is Your Name? Ben 002. How old are you? 32 003. What is the link to your website, blog, or myspace? um, you are currently reading it General 004. What is your height

  • by Ben Jones
  • July 8, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Lazy hazy crazy Summer for me means lab and cooking. I'm not sure which I like better.

  

  's your boyfriend". So if you know that Morgan is the Big Boss, be nice and ... particularly inclined to say, "Oh, it's okay if your data suck, you're only an ... backstroke, do we? No, you definitely don't have to swim on your back. The rule

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • June 4, 2006