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• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Holiday Stories Here's mine. What are some of yours?

  

  My holiday story: At the end of December my son's preschool decided ... . My wife and two of her close friends whose children are in my son ... of moms, trying to follow instructions from Miss Stacy and Miss April

  • by Ben Jones
  • January 9, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  IAP 2006

  

  , living group, activity, or current area of work. I think the official purpose of this is to help you "network" with alums and find jobs at their ... real word, I just don't like it. There are plenty of good networking

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • January 3, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving!

  

  So I'm about to cook a turkey for the first time in my life, but before I foray out into the world of basting and boiling, I wanted to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to you all. And just remember had it been for

  • by Bryan
  • November 24, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  July Questions Omnibus 1 Answers to the many questions left in the comments of McGann's Factors.

  

  application. Some common supplements we see would include: recording of your music performance; slides/Powerpoint of your artwork; an additional ... school senior from India and thereby an international candidate.I am one of

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 7, 2005
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  She came in through the bathroom window. The greatest construction project in the history of MIT--yes, even greater than Simmons Hall.

  

  Infinite like the rest of campus. It's a historic summer at MIT, for ... like taking a picture of a bathroom door at 1:30 in the afternoon in the ... , sorry, I just really like this door... and need a picture of it. Right now

  • by Sam M. '07
  • July 2, 2005
• Blog / Life after MIT

  Jo-Jo Update

  

  At Saturday's Miss Massachusetts finals (see previous post), Joanne Chang '03 advanced to the Semi-Final round but, sadly, did not win. (The winner was the former captain of the New England Patriots Cheerleading

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 27, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Back From Paternity Leave I'm back! A few words on the Harvard Admissions Institute and such.

  

  Howdy folks, First of all, thanks so much for the phenomenal advice ... (the out-of-towners are exploring Boston) so I'm taking a minute to say ... hours a day? When I get back, I'll give you the play-by-play of each day

  • by Ben Jones
  • June 22, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

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

  

  stressful time. I'm thinking lots about all of you. :-)

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 5, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  RA Selection Day 2

  

  major in Biological Engineering: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology faculty yesterday approved a new course of study for undergraduates ... nation to take the step of fusing molecular and cellular bioscience with

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 17, 2005
• FAQ / First-year application

  What if my application is disrupted by a major event beyond my control?

  : Focus on taking care of yourself, your family, your community, and your safety. You will not be penalized in the application process because of delays caused by major disruptions outside of your control. We try to be
• FAQ / Transfer

  What college should I attend to improve my chances for transfer admission?

  and extracurricular opportunities in your areas of interest. In other
• FAQ / Transfer

  Can I apply for transfer admission if I’m a first-year college student?

  Yes, because you finished high school and will complete two terms of college by the time you enter MIT in the fall, you are eligible to apply as a transfer applicant. You're not eligible to apply as a first
• FAQ / Academics and research

  How does MIT help student entrepreneurs?

  team mentoring approach with groups of three to four mentors sitting with
• FAQ / Academics and research

  What entrepreneurship programs are offered?

  Here are just a few of more than 85 resources dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at MIT: Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation Design
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do I have to submit a school profile?

  Your school counselor (or equivalent) should submit the Secondary School Report and transcript. Most counselors also attach a letter of recommendation and a School Profile, describing your school's curriculum and
• 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?

  website, you may follow the adventures of our student bloggers as they
• FAQ / First-year application

  Can I take a gap year?

  We encourage students to take a gap year to explore and grow. Every year we have a number of students apply to MIT after a gap year and more students who request a gap year after being admitted to MIT. Taking a gap
• FAQ / Academics and research

  Is there really a Game Lab?

  -world challenges. Yes, you can make a career out of playing games.
• FAQ / International applicants

  What if my country has a different academic calendar?

  We're aware of the different academic calendar in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, and other countries in the southern hemisphere. Students from these countries may apply to MIT before completing