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• Blog / Academics & Research

  What is an Incomplete Grade? ABCDF....I? How to use MIT's grading system in dire situations

  

  's most amazing ways to get involved with international development. Last ... entire grade) and get a final grade based on that, or choose to get an ... grade? Sometimes, it's an opportunity to do your very best.

  • by Anastassia B. '16
  • September 7, 2013
• Blog / MIT Life

  Summer, East Campus rush, and the new term East Campus orientation activities, the summer, and the upcoming term.

  

  anticipated "Jesus: The Ride" to much fanfare: If you're interested in ... 've got the makings of a good bunch. It's kind of interesting to get a sense ... , conscientious deed to finish your PE requirement the first year, but "successful

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • September 6, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  October ‘06 Questions Omnibus Some advice from MIT interviewers, and answers to your questions.

  

  is easier for girls to get into MIT? I know you have 45% of your class ... pants, closed shoes, and no hanging jewelry) to get in the door. However ... of your application in to Admissions on time, and if you happen to have

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 23, 2006
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Open Thread for Admitted Students

  

  introduce yourselves in the comments below to your future friends. And remember to check out your MyMIT account starting tomorrow morning for Campus Preview Weekend (CPW) information & registration and links to join your

  • by Decisions
  • March 14, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Happy Holidays! The bloggers' holiday pic.

  

  Just a quick note to say happy holidays from all of us to all of you. We hope your vacations are fun and safe, and that your 2006 is super. :-) P.S. All questions to date have been answered in the previous entry...

  • by Ben Jones
  • December 19, 2005
• Blog / Hacks

  A Hack and Advice Two entries smashed into one.

  

  to MIT I spent working full time and trying to get ready for life on ... mentioned a couple of songs. I believe her words were: "If you're going to ... 'm Shipping up to Boston." A lot. I've included some YouTube videos in case you're

  • by Snively '11
  • February 29, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  DNA-mazing Lots of tidbits about the biology program at MIT.

  

  most is to read anything you can get your hands on -- if you have a broad ... to grad school after getting some work experience aka job...for say 1 ... credibility...What are your views... Oh, yeah, it's totally normal for people to

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • April 26, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  First Post A little about myself.

  to getting to know you. To tell you a little about myself, I’ve had ... challenge the stereotypes of every school to which you’re thinking about ... that it is collaborative and that they constantly get to explore new

  • by mitblogs
  • September 14, 2005
• Blog / Classes

  GELcamp project management… in the woods?

  

  main thing I want to get out of this course is concrete project ... coordinate the GEL1s. Check out their website to learn more! Our journey to GELcamp started with a two-hour bus-ride from campus to New Hampshire, where

  • by Emiko P. '25
  • February 6, 2025
• Blog / Uncategorized

  Ask Me Anything no, really

  

  more interesting than I expected, but I didn't get to devote quite as ... , but I'm also feeling reflective. I have a lot of wisdom to share with you all, but I'm not really sure where to start, so I figure

  • by Qiaochu Y. '12
  • December 29, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Waitlist We have admitted 20 waitlisted students.

  

  to introduce yourself to the rest of your class. And for those of you ... For the second consecutive year, we have been able to admit students ... can then choose to accept our offer (it is an understood part of

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 17, 2007
• Blog / MIT Life

  A Case of the Saturdays This is the true story of 5 mechanical engineers and 1 neuroscientist selected to spend…

  

  engineers at a theme park waiting in line to get on a roller coaster and you ... Why oh why would I ever go to Agawam? (These could potentially ... did not travel to Agawam for this reason. Instead, I went to an old man

  • by Bryan
  • July 16, 2006
• Blog / Challenges

  Ups and Downs Currently down.

  

  Not gonna lie, my happy-to-sad ratio is a little sad-heavy at the ... days - and not my usual ten minutes - of moping, I've finally decided to take a different perspective on this problem. I'm going to see this

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • July 12, 2011
• Blog / Announcements

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

  

  you and figure out a way to make sure we get your application and ... allows you to get the rest of your life in order first. And, most ... major disruptions outside your control. We try to be as flexible as

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 29, 2019
• Blog / Challenges

  whiplash feelings from yesterday

  

  three years this place has finally gotten to you and broken down all your ... -rehearsal, a week before your concert 12am: rehearsal ends, and you walk back to ... more valuable? 12:30am: one of your friends tells you they’ve decided to

  • by Vincent H. '23
  • November 30, 2022
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Freshman FAQs and a cliffhanger or two.

  

  departments, nigh impossible) to get a research position in your first year ... have trouble with those last two).  You're spending $55K a year to be ... schools.  If you've got the will, it's comparatively easy to get a research

  • by Michael C. '16
  • April 7, 2013
• FAQ / First-year application

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• Blog / Academics & Research

  Almost a Real Engineer my foray into the world of professional conferences

  

  , with a delay really only to get the plane de-iced (nice work Jet ... , getting settled after a semester abroad, applying to jobs and the like, and ... November when I learned I might be able to get some funding to come from

  • by Becca H. '12
  • January 22, 2012
• Blog / MIT Life

  A Look Ahead The fight's begun but not yet won.

  

  summer means I get to do research! About a week ago, I officially confirmed ... Institute. To get into the specifics, I'll be working with Professor of ... to keep me occupied. What are your plans for the summer?

  • by Paul B. '11
  • May 19, 2008
• Blog / Personal Travel

  A little bit about me and my trip to La Republica Dominicana A trip to the Dominican Republic to compensate for a bitterly cold Boston winter

  

  ! The first time is absolutely terrifying...but you get used to it. I ... my tan is fading I guess it's time to get back to work. One month until ... me: I'm a rising sophomore planning to major in Mechanical Engineering

  • by Melis A. '08
  • August 3, 2005