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• Blog / Miscellaneous

  I Wish I Was an Astronaut I was a nerd even back in 3rd grade.

  

  Not really...but I used to. I wrote this little diddy back in 3rd grade, just thought I'd share. Mollie, maybe Adam wants to make this the course 16 anthem? Background: In 3rd grade, we had to do creative

  • by Bryan
  • July 27, 2006
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  World Cup Challenge A little admissions fun during the World Cup.

  

  students, World Cup fever is in full force. I got to watch the opening match ... of MIT students, and I'm looking forward to watching many of the ... . Today, I'd like to kick off the MIT Admissions World Cup Challenge. The

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 13, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  nothing special

  

  , it's Sunday. :-) It will be fun to spend the summer at MIT. Summer housing is available to basically any continuing undergrad -- the cost is ... ://web.mit.edu/housing/undergrad/summer.html. Some folks choose to spend summers at fraternity or sorority houses

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • May 21, 2006
• Blog / Personal Travel

  Rome! Gelato, Saint Peter's Basilica, and Vespas for an entire week.

  

  In about 6 hours, I'll be boarding a plane and going to... ROME! Seeing as I haven't packed or exchanged money yet, this blog entry will have to stay short but look out for entries live from the capitol of the

  • by Bryan
  • March 25, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Waitlisted

  

  In the near future, we'll have some advice here on the blogs about being waitlisted. In the meantime, feel free to use this post's comments space to discuss anything waitlist-related. And, if you haven't already

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 18, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  The Moment of Truth

  

  Decisions are in the mail and ready to be viewed online. I'm really excited myself, and I've known my decision for a year and a half. =) Best of luck to everyone!

  • by Laura N. '09
  • March 18, 2006
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Deferred Posting for deferred students.

  

  In the coming weeks, the blogs will have some thoughts & advice about being deferred. In the meantime, feel free to use this post's comments space to discuss anything deferral-related.

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 13, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  So about those flip flops… snow part deux

  

  See my last entry about No Flip Flops Looks like the snow has finally arrived for real. Woke up this morning to these sights in tree-lined Brookline. This week: look forward to entries on designing a wind

  • by Bryan
  • December 4, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  November Scores

  

  To anyone who's been worrying about scores from November tests geting to us in time for EA selection, here's a bit of good news - we got 'em! They'll be loaded into the system tonight. Now stop worrying! ;-)

  • by Ben Jones
  • December 1, 2005
• Blog / Athletics

  Dirty Little Secret? Free concerts rock my socks.

  

  So I began this entry on Sunday night, but am just getting around to ... the bathroom that decided to spray water all over the house. While fun for the moment, it was not that fun to clean up. OK...begin the real

  • by Bryan
  • October 24, 2005
• Blog / Athletics

  XC is Sexy

  

  , and I figure if it's appropriate for him to wear it, it's okay for me to blog it. On Saturday, I went with some friends to Franklin Park, in Forest Hills. (For you subway people, we took the Red line to Downtown

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • October 11, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Ancient Chinese secret, eh? MIT researchers discover an uncommon cure for the common cold.

  

  a friend from high school, who happens to be a pre-med (DING!) at ... !) of dissolving salt in hot water to make a solution strong enough to taste, then snorting said solution up your nose. Fortunately, prior to

  • by Sam M. '07
  • September 18, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  RA Selection Day 5 and a day off (kinda)

  

  lassis for the staff, to go along with the Indian food we had from India Castle (one of 13 Indian restaurants within a mile of MIT, according to Yahoo Yellow Pages). Today, Marilee gave us a day off to rest and catch

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 21, 2005
• FAQ / Academics and research

  What is the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory?

  : unraveling the mechanisms that drive the quintessentially human capacity to remember and to learn, as well as related functions like perception
• FAQ / Academics and research

  Is study help available?

  MIT offers a variety of academic resources to provide support for any student facing a particularly tough academic challenge, from tutoring and study groups to time management tips and testing strategies. Here's a
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Why is it called the Brass Rat?

  It's the goal of every incoming student at MIT to get their own Brass Rat—MIT's version of a class ring. The phrase "Brass Rat" is derived from the alleged resemblance of the brass beaver featured on the ring to
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What do you mean by “MIT Speak”?

  exactly what you're saying. (You have to enter "MIT Code" in the ask field to get an answer.)
• FAQ / First-year application

  Can I submit a maker portfolio?

  The Maker Portfolio is an opportunity for students to showcase their projects that require creative insight, technical skill, and a hands-on approach to learning by doing. Members of the MIT Engineering Advisory Board
• FAQ / Testing

  Will MIT accept November Tests for Early Action?

  You can report all tests taken through November 30 for Early Action consideration. There will be an opportunity to update us with any test results that become available after you submit your application. To submit new
• FAQ / First-year application

  How do I track the progress of my application?

  days to be processed. Materials are not automatically loaded into a student's application—all materials have to be processed. We ask for seven business days to process materials at the busy Early Action and Regular