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• Blog / How to MIT

  7 Rings actually just one but ya know

  

  your work aside and stress about the things you have to do. I don't mean watch an episode of Gilmore Girls  either. Don't try to turn your mind off ... . Take walks without your headphones on. Wake up to watch sunrises. Take

  • by Afeefah K. '21
  • April 23, 2019
• Blog / About Decisions

  MIT EA Decisions To Be Posted Thursday, 12/14/17, at 6:28PM ET

  

  your decision on the 14th, visit decisions.mit.edu and log in with your ... with your MyMIT username and password. I recommend you do this now to ... ; If you've forgotten your MyMIT password, you may use our automated

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • December 7, 2017
• Blog / Admissions

  Admitted Students Welcome Events Your first MIT experience is closer than you think

  

  the class of 2019. If there’s an event in your area, you should ... taste of a few of the events this coming week. Check out your MyMIT portal ... views while kicking back with your new MIT classmates from the 305

  • by Latasha Boyd
  • March 17, 2015
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Vote for Ksplice! MIT's spirit of entrepreneurship and collaboration in action.

  

  (One sentence executive summary: If you're willing to support an ... cast your vote for Ksplice in the Forbes "Boost Your Business ... Forbes "Boost Your Business" Competition. Their concept is actually a

  • by Paul B. '11
  • November 25, 2009
• Blog / How to MIT

  The Ultimate Showdown Making important college purchase #1

  

  The Ultimate Showdown The Laptop vs. The Desktop So you're about to head off to college, and you're thinking to yourself, do I need a ... personal thoughts... Being at MIT, sometimes unless you're an AIM addict

  • by Bryan
  • July 10, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  General Advice Application advice for HS juniors and sophomores, inspired by a student's question

  

  . Furthermore, if your interests don't align with an organization and you pursue ... extra-curriculars or achievements it looks for on your application; rather ... activity. Okay, now you're challenging yourself in your coursework and

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • February 19, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  Should I include my ethnicity on the MIT Application? As a minority, how many times have you heard some off-handed comment about someone of…

  

  be hesitant to report your ethnicity because you don't want to be ... you were admitted on the basis of your merit. So should you report your ... talk a lot about FIT & MATCH. Think of your application as you would

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • August 16, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Visiting MIT this summer (part 1) It is now high season for visiting colleges. I plan to do a series of…

  

  plan to visit, please leave your questions in the comments; I will answer ... to leave your advice on visiting MIT and Boston in the comments; I will ... your camera ready), libraries, and, during the summer only, a student

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 21, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  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 / Challenges

  cookies life lessons through six scrumptious sayings

  

  sociocultural factors and your willingness to be quiet as a child and not your ... things you're doing, and past the expectations of what you should be doing ...  (or, getting addicted to success) Soon you're not so special, and that's fine

  • by Aiden H. '28
  • September 13, 2025
• 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