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• Blog / Academics & Research

  Vivek Venkatachalam- Constructing a Very Low Temperature Scanning Tunneling Microscope Vivek Venkatachalam worked with researchers in the Low Temperature Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Lab at MIT's…

  

  at MIT's Center for Materials Science have completed constructing a ... Engineering and Computer Science, has worked on this project for two and a half ... 's advice to people looking for UROPs is to make sure to look for UROPs that

  • by Melis A. '08
  • October 13, 2005
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Boston becomes Pottersville The MIT area is full of celebrations for the release of "Harry Potter and the…

  

  So... tonight is the fateful night for millions of Harry Potter fans ... I be doing for the big release? Let me tell you about some of the ... readings, movie, activities and live music for the whole family!" What Makes

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 15, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Meet the Admissions Officers With today's next post, I'll begin a summer-long occasional series introducing you to the MIT…

  

  With today's next post, I'll begin a summer-long occasional series introducing you to the Admissions Officers for the 2005-2006 school year. Some of us you already know through the blogs and other means. Some of the

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 28, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  The summer begins…

  

  Now that I've completed the FEE, it's time for the math diagnostic. I've got my freshman advising application in, as well as my MIT ID card photo and housing lottery preferences. With most of this behind me, it feels

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • June 15, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Waitlist

  

  I'm currently out of the office, but back in Cambridge, it has been announced that unfortunately, for the third consecutive year, and despite all intentions to do so, we will not be using our waitlist. Our yield was even

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 10, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Trading Room

  

  @mit.edu   ~ For you first-time or novice traders, come try it out! See the ... the world of high finance; it will also serve as a powerful platform for ... emerging from our research, it is also a classroom for teaching the people

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 1, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  The Day Before Selection Begins "Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it."

  

  Sorry for the blog vacation guys. We're scrambling to get ahead in ... content. For the record, I have eaten Anna's every day for lunch. I will be ... that "colleges are looking for." Absurd. And supposedly the girl is a

  • by Ben Jones
  • February 15, 2005
• Blog / IAP

  A Day in the Life (of IAP)

  

  classes included "How to Accessorize/Dress for Success," "How to Tell Someone Something They'd Rather Not Hear," "Hello, World: Manners for the ... mnemonic that the class taught: "b," on the left, is for bread, and "d," for

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 29, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  International Men & Women of Mystery

  

  admissions for a long time, and (finally!) here goes. First, an important definition. For purposes of MIT Admissions, an international student is a ... MIT international admissions. 1. MIT is need blind for all students

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 8, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Selection Day 2

  

  admissions officer formerly known as Juan), and Amy, making for great ... , defer, deny) is. Because we have a clear idea of what we are looking for ... stack for another subcommittee to decide on. Then we take the next case

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 4, 2004
• Blog / Events

  President Susan Hockfield

  

    To: "All Members of the MIT Community" From: "Kathryn A. Willmore" Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:06:22 -0500 Subject: Welcome Reception for Susan Hockfield   To all members of the MIT community:  

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 1, 2004
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I access the MIT QuestBridge Supplement?

  your QuestBridge application to apply for our Regular Action cycle, but
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  How do I submit my official transcript to MIT as a QuestBridge applicant?

  If the transcript on your QuestBridge application was sent by your counselor/school official, it fulfills our requirements for an official transcript and no further action is needed on your part. If you did not submit
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  If a QB applicant is admitted EA/RA, will they receive full financial aid?

  MIT practices need-blind admissions for all students, regardless of citizenship. If you're admitted through Early Action or Regular Action, MIT will assemble a financial aid offer that will meet 100% of your demonstrated need
• FAQ / Transfer

  Are there other classes I should take beyond the recommended coursework?

  courses offered in each department. You may receive credit for subjects of
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Is MIT a diverse community?

  At MIT diversity isn’t simply a word, it is an integral part of the MIT experience. MIT Admissions is committed to reaching students from all backgrounds. We know that while for some students getting into a
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  What is Weekend Immersion in Science & Engineering?

  WISE (Weekend Immersion in Science and Engineering) is a three-day experience for rising seniors to learn what it is like to be an MIT student. The program is completely free, including the cost of transportation to
• FAQ / Academics and research

  What’s the Deshpande Center?

  The Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation provides grants and resources to help MIT faculty and students move their ideas from the lab to the marketplace. The center empowers some of MIT’s most talented
• FAQ / Academics and research

  Is Math fun at MIT?

  A lot of our students select math as their field of interest when applying to MIT—which is no surprise, since our math department is one of the best on the planet. Mathematics provides a language and tools for
• FAQ / Academics and research

  Can anyone join the Experimental Study Group (ESG)?

  Experimental Study Group (ESG) offers instruction in the core first-year subjects of biology, chemistry, math, and physics through small, discussion-based classes designed for students who are interested in taking an active role in