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• Blog / Academics & Research

  First day of classes What some MIT freshman schedules look like.

  

  Arthur Mattuck) 8.012: Physics I (often referred to as "Physics for ... Film Experience (a very good choice for a HASS elective) 8.S67 ... soon: a more in-depth look at freshman advising seminars. For more

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 8, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  No Good Deed Goes Unpunished ...in which I introduce myself and set the tone for this "theater of the absurd."

  

  power brokers. For some time now I've been intrigued by all forms of ... College Admissions. I've resisted jumping into the fray until now for one ... is room for one more raspy and slightly nasal New York voice. Can we

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • August 11, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  I started a joke… ...that started the whole world crying.

  

  Actually, I didn't start this joke. It was started by my 8th grade math teacher, Mr. Bob Cohen, who had a strange fondness for referring to mathematical concepts as "puppies." "Alright, so then we factor this puppy and

  • by Sam M. '07
  • July 30, 2005
• Blog / Hacks

  The Proposal One part hack + two parts romance = Lobby 7 love!

  

  Many hacks at MIT celebrate something: the 100th anniversary of this, the debut of that, the screening of this, the inauguration of that, etc. For example, last week, some people constructed the following to

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • July 17, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Hello world!

  

  blogger. I've been following Matt's blog for several months now, and if you ... Matt through mutual friends and frequently drop into his office for ... (Math) classes than I need for my major, but saying that I dabble in the

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • July 5, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  New York, New York

  

  assessments for entering M.I.T. freshmen. He fears that the new 25-minute SAT essay test that started in March - and will be given for the second time ... president for research. "It's one basic writing skill. If that's all the

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 4, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Welcome MIT Class of 2009!

  

  and also the Orientation 2005 site. Thanks to Ann's blog for drawing our

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 2, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  In Real Life Matt and I are in the process of putting together a "Meet The Bloggers" party.…

  

  For those of you who will be attending CPW, Matt and I are in the process of putting together a "Meet The Bloggers" party. Here's the description I just submitted to the events crew: You've spent the last 6 months

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 28, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Changes To Your MyMIT Account The no-online-notification thing may change in the future, but unfortunately not this year.

  

  longer any apps to track, only decisions... For those wondering about the

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 14, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Share the joy

  

  six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising ... Institute (RSI) -- sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, MIT ... earn money to pay for my expenses and spent time with family and friends

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 8, 2004
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Do I have to submit a math/science recommendation with my QB application?

  science teachers to write one for you. If you are selected as a Quest
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do letters of recommendation have to be submitted in the MIT application portal?

  Our preference is for recommenders to use our application portal to submit documents. However, they do have the option to submit their additional documents via Naviance, SOCIR, or other methods. Applications will
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What programs does Office of Minority Education offer?

  The MIT Office of Minority Education (OME) provides a home base for many of MIT's underrepresented minority students. OME's mission is to promote academic excellence, build strong communities, and develop
• FAQ / Academics and research

  What is the Koch Institute?

  The Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Cancer Center, is a state-of-the-art cancer research facility as well as the hub of cancer research on the MIT campus
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Does MIT offer club sports?

  welcome. Please check out each club’s individual website for more details.
• FAQ / Academics and research

  What are GIRs?

  foundation for study in your major. In your second semester, you might add
• FAQ / First-year application

  What should I do if I’m deferred?

  includes an opportunity for you to update us on anything important that has
• FAQ / Academics and research

  Can I test out of some classes by taking Advanced Standing Exams?

  Advanced Standing Examinations are one way to earn credit for MIT subjects outside of the classroom itself. If you're confident that you've already mastered introductory coursework at MIT, then you can take an ASE to
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What kind of student support services are available?

  support for MIT students. Whether you're struggling with a pset because of
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What kind of study abroad programs are available?

  Interested in studying abroad for an academic year in the U.K. or a semester in South Africa? Want to improve your foreign language skills by spending a summer in China or heading to Spain during the month of January