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• Blog / Miscellaneous

  What’s in My Bag? My everyday carry!

  

  true that most people have a degree of choice in what they purchase or ... of such a fine point. I also stopped using pencil in college--most of ... single high school class I’ve taken that was most like a college course

  • by Selam G. '18
  • December 11, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Fran Sancisco and Spother Oonerisms Racing tays and fighting lires

  

  one degree of separation away. Other times it's distant and foreign ... angry with." These work with varying degrees of success.) I hoped to ... . You need a steep temperature gradient (e.g. dry ice and a 400-degree

  • by Joel G. '18
  • August 7, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  How I Accidentally Double Majored How I managed to accidentally get a second major at MIT (hopefully)

  

  . Last semester, I was worried about graduating and finishing with a degree in materials science and engineering. Now, I've finished that degree, and I'm two classes and one thesis away from a second degree in writing

  • by Rachel D. '16
  • February 2, 2016
• Blog / MIT Life

  Bruno Recalibration

  

  It was 86 degrees F in Boston on Wednesday! A blooming tree in ... degree in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences with a concentration ... resource management. Graduates not electing to pursue more advanced degrees

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 22, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Crazy Day

  

  , non-profit organizations, or academic course offerings in and around MIT ... offerings related to International Development. The Fair is also the flagship ... MIT-France program offers both internships and study in France

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • September 27, 2006
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  Shall We Dance? having two left feet is a thing of the past.

  

  mine and I decided to take advantage of free dance lessons offered at MIT ... , the Ballroom Dance Club offered lessons in Mambo. My friend Jackie and I ... be offering their lessons. I actually became intrigued in ballroom

  • by Bryan
  • July 22, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Writing the MIT Application Essays Hurgh. I know.

  

  former Associate Director of Admissions https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/how-to-write-a-college-essay https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/what-my-college-essays-were-not https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/dear-applicants-the-college

  • by Elizabeth Choe '13
  • August 28, 2017
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Orgo Halloween Every day in organic chemistry is a holiday.

  

  Happy Halloween from my organic chemistry professor, Professor Buchwald, and yours truly! Because organic chemistry doesn't always have to be soulless. And neither does applying to college - remember

  • by Jess K. '10
  • October 31, 2007
• FAQ / First-year application

  Do I have to submit my final grades?

  Most students apply to college at the beginning of their last year of high school, so final grades aren't available. Only admitted students are required to submit their final grades.  
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  What is MITES Semester (formerly MOSTEC)?

  MITES Semester (formerly known as MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community, MOSTEC) is a six-month hybrid learning STEM and college preparation experience, free of charge, for rising high school seniors. The
• FAQ / Academics and research

  What schools can I cross-register with?

  If you find something that you're interested in studying that isn't available at MIT, you have the option to cross-register at Harvard, Wellesley College, and MassArt.
• FAQ / Prepare for MIT

  Where can I find parent info?

  We understand that helping your child find the right college is a daunting task and that many things have to be considered. We have information and advice that we hope you find helpful on our For parents page.  
• FAQ / Afford

  Does MIT have a Financial Aid Calculator?

  We have two calculators. The MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator provides a quick estimate based on six questions. For a more in-depth review, the Net Price Calculator will help you learn your eligibility for
• Blog / Admissions

  CPW 2018 Diaries what the weekend was like for me

  

  college a capella, nor everyone is approximately the same body size in college). As usual, I loved all 10 a capella groups, each representing a ... may face in other colleges (e.g. that college in Pitch Perfect). If you

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • April 17, 2018
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Livescribe’s Pulse Pen: The Sequel! I've written about it before, and now I'm writing about it again!

  

  got the job! As a college student, employment is awesome, it lets us eat ... headshots, more interviews, and then Chris had a job! After the job offer we ... were from, typical college discussions. Our rooms weren't ready when we

  • by Snively '11
  • July 28, 2009
• Blog / Classes

  Life Changing Classes at MIT ft. ec-discuss

  

  to every time it's offered, but the time I took it was slightly more ... researching the different programs MIT and the art schools had to offer (and ... anything here and I just wasn't happy. Sure, some classes you take in college

  • by Nisha D. '21
  • February 20, 2019
• Blog / Events

  Making friends by learning languages Welcome to the Language Conversation Exchange

  

  wasn't really something I expected to continue in earnest in college ... speakers), although one person did offer to keep up an email correspondence ... that you take advantage of what we have to offer. And if you end up at a

  • by Anelise N. '19
  • November 6, 2018
• Blog / Academics & Research

  You’ve got questions; I’ve got (some) answers Answers to your questions.

  

  's just an accepted social norm that in college people really want to get to ... looking into biomedical engineering myself. As it is offered as a minor, do ... check out the departments you're interested in and see if they offer such

  • by Bryan
  • October 10, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Mini-contest: Your Application Reflections I'd like to share your application experiences.

  

  applying to college. Not just applying to MIT, but the entire college ... applying to college. A funny moment while filling out applications. What it feels like to apply to colleges overseas or out of state. The pressures

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 4, 2007
• Blog / About Decisions

  Remember to Breathe Chicken Soup for the Applicant's Soul

  

  So many of you are starting off with college applications trying to summarize and capture the important things in your college application, and ... breath, close your eyes, and count to ten. Applying to college is really

  • by Bryan
  • September 17, 2006