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• Blog / Admissions

  Meet the Admissions Officers: Stu Schmill ‘86 Name: Stu Schmill; Job title: Associate Director of Admissions and Director of the Educational Council;…

  

  important in this world. And for all this passionate pursuit of excellence ... ), Portnoy's Complaint (same for Philip Roth), Call it Sleep, Don't Stop the ... yourself is going to lead to the right outcome for you. This is true in

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 25, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Dora the Explorer My long-lost twin has suspiciously wrinkly forearms.

  

  , but she says it is not easy. Thanks for the great banner design, Zaira ... .) --------------- Thanks for all of the comments on my previous entry about PE classes ... to admit, the resemblance is uncanny. Huge thanks to Phil '07 for

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • August 9, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Sue me, I’m a multicellular organism snob

  

  monkey and a butterfly garden. I watched the baby tamarin for about 15 ... spot for primates), and lingered in the butterfly garden's 100-degree heat for as long as I was allowed. Needless to say, it was a good

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • July 27, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Decision Mail Date: March 11 Hang in there guys, I know this is a crazy stressful time.

  

  As you've probably read via the homepage, Friday, 3/11 is our goal. If that slips for any reason, I'll let you know. Less than a week until I get to shave... NICE Hang in there guys, I know this is a crazy

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 5, 2005
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I apply to MIT if I am not selected as a QuestBridge Finalist?

  If you applied for the QuestBridge Match but were not selected as a Finalist, you are still welcome to apply to MIT through our Regular Action cycle using our application portal. If you are not a Finalist, you must
• FAQ / First-year application

  May I include supplementary materials with my application?

  Our admissions process is designed to be completed online. Creative portfolios in SlideRoom are available for researchers, performing artists, visual artists, and makers to submit supplemental materials. If you must
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  What programs does MITES (MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science) offer?

  MITES (MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science) runs outreach programs under the School of Engineering at MIT for underrepresented and underserved students interested in science, technology, engineering
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  Will I receive AP/IB college credit?

  in high school, for your sake and ours. That said, MIT does not commonly award credit for advanced coursework because we prefer to make sure ... information on our credit policies for common advanced placement courses is
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do I have to submit a school profile?

  one specifically for us. We request the profile only if one is available.
• FAQ / First-year application

  How can I explain my special circumstances?

  We understand that everyone has a unique story and that we can’t possibly cover every “what if” in an FAQ section. The MIT application allows plenty of room for you to tell us about any special circumstances regarding
• FAQ / Life and culture

  How do I contact a current student?

  MIT doesn't provide names or contact information for current students. To learn more about MIT from a student's perspective, please spend time on our site learning about academics and life at MIT. Through our
• FAQ / Academics and research

  Is there really a Game Lab?

  Can you believe we have a GAME LAB? The MIT Game Lab brings together scholars, creators, and technologists to teach, conduct research, and develop new approaches for applied game design and construction. Their mission
• FAQ / Academics and research

  What type of robotics programs does MIT offer?

  Interactive Robots We even offer free online course materials for students
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  Does the Khan Academy offer practice SATs?

  Students can prepare for college-entrance exams by going on an online "SAT quest," complete with custom practice problems, instructional videos, and tailored feedback offered by the popular nonprofit learning website
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Open Thread: Waitlisted

  

  on the waitlist. If you would like to be considered for the waitlist ... —if you look beyond the thing you're waiting for—it can also be full of ... talk it out. For right now, we just ask that you have a little patience

  • by Decisions
  • March 14, 2025
• Blog / MIT Life

  classes are over!!!! i feel so free

  

  Today was the last day of classes for the spring semester—and, as a senior, the last day of classes for my undergraduate career. So, after my ... " align="aligncenter" width="1000"] i've had this shirt for eight years now

  • by Alan Z. '23, MEng '24
  • May 16, 2023
• Blog / How to Food

  dinners with friends my wallet is crying

  

  i spent spring break writing. writing blog posts, writing things for our informatics olympiad, writing emails for the puzzle club. the time i ... a game for the assassins guild. it didn't happen in 2022 or 2021, and

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • April 2, 2023
• Blog / Classes

  fall ’19 catalog is out! and a summary of sites we use to plan semesters

  

  for lack of better things to do. michael from 2E is part of the dev team ... rough shape from personally wrangling with it for a little while, it ... for sure that i'll be using some of these sites in the next couple days

  • by Joonho K. '20
  • April 25, 2019
• Blog / Academics & Research

  MIT of the Late 1800s, According to the Students snippets of history from the first 10 yearbooks

  

  activities of the earliest international students. And, for the Admissions ... IHTFP (below), as well as a poem with hopes for 2000 A.D. (also, below ... encouragement for all the undecided: Some of the majors were quite different

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • August 27, 2016
• Blog / Admissions

  My Talk @ Maker Faire a bit about how we see, select, and support makers

  

  We've had makers on the mind here for a little while. Earlier this month Ceri blogged about the MIT Maker Faire. Earlier this year Dawn and I wrote a white paper for the White House about technically creative

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • October 28, 2014