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• Blog / About Decisions

  to the 2019s in anticipation of pi day with love

  

  ." the 2018s were all in your place last year. i spent the whole of ... community, and if you’ve been observant on your college visits (virtual or ... . you’ve probably thought a hundred times about your application

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • March 13, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  My MIT Interview I think that I forgot to tell you about that

  

  my MIT interviewer, saying "I remember you mentioned that your birthday ... observed that "your last name* maps to a rare earth element whose compounds ... opinions off your interlocutor. You can (should) relax and be yourself, and

  • by Anna H. '14
  • June 12, 2014
• Blog / How to Human

  Inspired Brainstorming Three pieces of advice I employ

  

  “Study hard” or “Eat your broccoli.” As I prepared to leave home for MIT ... balloons and clouds spotting its fuzzy fleece surface. “As you start your ... you set your mind to.” Mom has empowered me to think big. When I feel

  • by Gabe B. '13
  • November 25, 2012
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Home is Where the Heart is In which I speak only in trite cliches.

  

  . The living groups at MIT are as diverse at its students, so whether you're ... broomsticks (left to your imagination). We've even started a political movement ... what it's like to worry that you're not going to belong, or you'll have

  • by Tom R. '14
  • December 13, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Tangential Learning Isn't the point of research to delve into what you don't know?

  

  time for anything. Fortunately, there's two periods in which most of your ... Rossum isn't your Jersey Shore-variety Guido, so if you're like me, you might've had your mind blown. He's the type of Guido that made a

  • by Emad T. '14
  • July 19, 2011
• Blog / About Decisions

  Admissions Bulletin – RA News, EA Results bang it here for the latest updates and stats

  

  : In no particular order: Don't worry. We have your mail. We've been ... not evaluate your application until we have everything we need. So don ... should be keeping the Midyear Report in the back of your mind. All Early

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • January 7, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Going Social Thinking about MIT Admissions and social media.

  

  News Feed of your five thousand closest Friends on Facebook. Everybody wins. Your Friends will see cool content they may have never stumbled ... love MIT, you may not want MIT to be where your friends are, jumping in

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 14, 2009
• Blog / MIT Life

  Friendship Oh my dearest . . .

  

  eavesdrop on a ridiculous conversation you're having with a third party. I ... would like to ask you to showcase your past business plan to the students ... enjoy speaking with you. Your smooth, melodious voice reminds me of a

  • by Snively '11
  • March 28, 2009
• Blog / About Decisions

  This One is for the Families… ...but applicants can read it as well...

  

  the news with as much interest as your kids are. But getting the "answer ... go live. If this is the message that your student receives I hope you'll enjoy the moment. I certainly would were I in your place. Revel in it a

  • by Kim Hunter '86
  • March 12, 2009
• Blog / Challenges

  The Bad Week, or How To Lose Sleep and Alienate People I'm giving out life advice today. I know you didn't ask for it, but I'm…

  

  managing your time since the beginning of the semester. (Note to future self.) You don't have to be on your game at all times, but it's a good idea to ... thought your study partner was actually the professor because he was wearing

  • by Jess K. '10
  • November 3, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  21L.011 Are You [film] Experienced?

  

  a couple classes to choose from based on the results of your placement ... other hand, you're given an enormous amount of variety to select your ... your own). The fantastic thing about the papers, though, is that there

  • by Ahmed H. '12
  • October 21, 2008
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  The Imagination Box [by Danbee Kim '09] We can draw on the walls again!

  

  [by Danbee Kim '09] I'm a big fan of allowing your environment to enhance your mental facilities. As such, I love that there are dorms on campus where you can paint your own walls and string up your own

  • by ARTalk
  • October 19, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Examining exams Sometimes, grades matter less than photons are matter.

  

  . . . except that you're segwaying yourself straight into a concrete slab of ... swift hours, you're blissfully free to cruise along, guarded from the edge ... the issue: If you're a freshman here, you are most likely accustomed to

  • by Yan Z. '12
  • October 4, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Getting a Physics Major – Part I I split this up because i need to start studying for finals.

  

  weeks, you are expected to have learned how to operate your first set of equipment, successfully conducted your first experiment on this equipment, learned independently how to program in Matlab, conducted your full set of

  • by Lulu L. '09
  • December 14, 2007
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Summer Programs For MIT Students Planning early -- MIT-sponsored ways to make an impact next summer

  

  to work with, and contact them early in your planning process. Before making your application, you must collaborate with your community partner ... -profit) in your hometown that you would like to work with, and make contact

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • September 3, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW-related whatsits Just some things you might want to know before you arrive tomorrow!

  

  ! Anonymous asked, "Hi, Mollie! How did you and Adam get matched up with your ... lots of people at MIT interested in helping you make your college ... weekend, both of your host and of anyone else you meet. Get lots of

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • April 5, 2006
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  The Double Edged Sword On Time Magazine's article titled: "Are We Losing Our Edge?"

  

  your first academic love." As for teaching science at the precollege ... your way up the ladder." If you go into finance or consulting instead, "by the time your roommate is out of grad school, you've been promoted

  • by Bryan
  • February 17, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Meet the Admissions Officers: Bryan Nance Name: Bryan Nance; Job title: Director of Minority Recruitment; Hometown: Queens, NY

  

  time and effort into crafting your personal statement. While it may seem ... being said about you. Your essays are the only time that you get to speak directly to admissions committee. Make your voice count! Don't use your whole

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 27, 2005
• Blog / Challenges

  how to move carts not an athletics post

  

  these hobbies but what if your cart wheels are worn out and difficult to adjust? what if the road your cart travels on is irregular and uneven? if ... bump in the road your wheels shift and you begin swerving to the left or

  • by Vincent H. '23
  • October 23, 2022
• Blog / Announcements

  For those whose applications have been interrupted by disasters and disruptions providing what information and comfort we can

  

  yourself, your family, your community, and your safety.[/annotation] You will ... major disruptions outside your control. We try to be as flexible as possible in these situations. When you’re able to do so, reach out to us at

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 29, 2019