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  On taking a ‘Gap Year’ Consider taking a year before entering college.

  

  into one of the best, most stimulating and resource-rich universities in ... required. The University of Chicago says it will grant deferrals for almost ... financial aid at Connecticut College. "Gap year" is a bit of a loaded term, I

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 21, 2010
• Blog / Admissions

  The Minerva Delusion the political economy of an educational scam

  

  educational press has been buzzing about the launch of Minerva University ... (former head of the New School), and Pat Harker (president of the University ... the child of a well-to-do family in Beijing, by offering them a great

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • April 6, 2012
• Blog / About Decisions

  It’s All About The Process Take a moment, then get back in the game.

  

  received other great offers of admissions from very good colleges. So you too ... diversity is to 'relax the standards'. I can't speak for other Colleges/Universities ... As you probably know by now, MIT has completed the process of

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • March 17, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  Just To Be Clear: We Don’t Do Legacy anatomy of a WTF in the WSJ

  

  advantages of learning, who had the means to go to college in an era before ... Journal about whether or not colleges should consider legacy in the admissions process. For those of you not familiar with the practice, “legacy

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • June 25, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  EA Deadline: Your Questions [Updated] With the Early Action deadline fast approaching, I'll try to answer some last minute questions.

  

  universities, MIT has a quota for the number of international students it can ... , however, evaluate coursework within the context of courses offered. Daniel ... any SAT Request for Waiver of College Application Fee forms. My

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 31, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Do You Have A Core Curriculum?

  

  the College Night at the Bronx High School of Science. Fellow alum ... up for the June administration of the exams (and, yes, pay the College ... income students. The fair was held in the Great Hall of City College, a

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 9, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  First Post A little about myself.

  by being a tour guide at my alma mater. I loved college and all of the ... of the things you discover as you go through your college exploration process. Universities are never-ending places to learn — in and out of the

  • by mitblogs
  • September 14, 2005
• Blog / Events

  The end, my friend Pictures from my graduation :(

  

  first three years of college (and currently my next door neighbor): Many ... 's campus. But lo and behold, yesterday I received my diploma. This won't be a ... am: Ah, the bond of the brass rat: At 9:45ish, we began to leave

  • by Melis A. '08
  • June 7, 2008
• Blog / About Decisions

  Your Early Action Deadline Questions The deadline is this Monday, November 1.

  

  University of Illinois for my participation in Science Olympiad. I put my ... *Update as of 2015: Early action is available to both domestic and ... some anxiety, I'm happy to answer some of your last minute questions

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 29, 2010
• Blog / Admissions

  Introducing the Class of 2013: Trevor ‘13 The sixth in a series of articles about the incoming MIT class.

  

  Continuing our series Introducing the Class of 2013: Trevor '13 ... valedictorian Trevor Zinser reacts as an impromptu tower of paper cups collapses during a class barbecue to celebrate the success of their woodworking

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 10, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  Likelihood

  

  some other top colleges do." For those of you not up to speed on what a ... , including at the only other college I'm aware of that has an admissions ... from two years ago. In increasing numbers, colleges are wooing their

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 19, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  The College Circle of Life Nance starts waxing about some deep stuff.

  

  that fine university. Here is the story of one of the very first students ... Cornell University. She was one of the first students that I recruited to ... ! Fast-forward four months. Not only did she apply to the College of

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • June 8, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  FAQ: Waitlist If you have questions about being on the waitlist, read this first.

  

  the offer of admission from another college before May 1, even if it ... of your college choices. The deadline to complete the form is April 18, 2013. Next, be sure to enroll in a college/university by May 1. You

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 15, 2013
• Blog / About Decisions

  On taking a ‘Gap Year’ Consider deferring college for a year.

  

  into one of the best, most stimulating and resource-rich universities in ... for comment. Many college admissions officers support the idea [of ... University of Chicago says it will grant deferrals for almost any reason as

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 4, 2008
• Blog / Admissions

  FAQ Wait list answers to your questions

  

  1 reply date for other colleges? You should accept the offer of ... choosing the best fit college of those who have offered you admission. Wait ... many people are on the wait list? We offered less than 4% of applicants

  • by Kris Guay
  • March 16, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  FAQ: Waitlist answers to your questions

  

  other colleges? You should accept the offer of admission from another ... choosing the best fit college of those who have offered you admission ... many people are on the waitlist? We offered approximately 3% of

  • by Kris Guay
  • March 15, 2014
• Blog / About Decisions

  Waitlist FAQ Some answers for students offered a place on the waitlist.

  

  1 reply date for other colleges? You should accept the offer of ... of your college choices. The deadline to complete the form is April 18, 2012. Next, be sure to enroll in a college/university by May 1. You

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 15, 2012
• Blog / Admissions

  Stay Tuned Liveblog, coming your way

  

  = around 4 years for competitive. Question: IB diplomas? Colleges are ... memories. I don't know about you guys, but I attend a freaking ton of these ... always involved hour drives to Portland, free pitchers of water, free pens

  • by Snively '11
  • July 14, 2009
• Blog / Challenges

  running out of time the woes of every single graduating student

  

  with my college experience, and part of me has a lot of regret about the ... with a group of 15 friends took just a handful of coordinating texts, and ... effort. as the weeks of this semester have passed, I feel like I've been

  • by Ankita D. '23
  • April 27, 2023
• Blog / Admissions

  Juniors: MIT and other summer programs Juniors may want to start thinking about summer programs including MITES, RSI, and WTP.

  

  juniors. MITES and RSI are free; WTP is subsidized and offers financial aid ... to one of these programs, don't procrastinate! The MIT programs are just three of many terrific math & science summer programs that high

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 16, 2008