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• Blog / Challenges

  Unremarkable things are you "jaded" yet?

  

  describe how I’ve been feeling, but I know there was a point in the past when ... thing, though, it’s more just an observation. One way to describe how I ... you tend to notice and find significant in life are partly reflective of

  • by Michelle G. '18
  • September 25, 2016
• FAQ / First-year application

  How can I explain the context of my grades/scores, and/or provide additional information?

  On the application, there are designated spaces to provide additional context on how the pandemic or other circumstances may have disrupted your coursework, access to testing, and extracurricular activities. If you feel it
• Blog / How to Boston and Beyond

  Scooper Bowl All you can eat ice cream.

  

  example, the New York Times called Toscanini's "the best ice cream in the ... : $3), you can consume Boston's favorite treat to your heart's (stomach

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 7, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  The Song Remains The Same But sometimes my blog entry is a little different.

  

  performance in audio and retrieve to us what you learn about Germany? It's just I am very curious." Kallie: "Ok, since you seem to be rather in ... shocking... guess I'll have to wait until I get there to see. Now, I can

  • by Sam M. '07
  • April 30, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  Dear Prospective 2020s Passing on advice that good people have given me

  

  this EA decision. It may not feel like it if you get in, and you're not ... pressures to comMIT. It may not feel like it if you get deferred or rejected ... career decision, or any one email. Try to be present in your current life

  • by Ceri R. '16
  • December 16, 2015
• Blog / MIT Life

  It’s 2014! That...that's not a factorial

  

  ’t quite sure how to start up the New Year. Should I eat till I was blue in ... We begin with certain trivialities. *Resolution: A firm decision to do or not to do something; *New Year’s Resolution: On Jan 1, it means

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • January 1, 2014
• Blog / Admissions

  You Can’t Make MIT Love You If You Don’t… my advice on application essays (updated 7/29)

  

  , but there is one thing that I am confident in recommending to you. (And ... truly matters to you, no matter how nontraditional it may seem + take ... mail, but that was back before MIT had the technology in place for online

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • July 26, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Managing a Full Plate Both Food and Life

  

  of the times in high school when I would stay after school ranting to ... these two classes in particular tend to be shorter but with more mentally ... process after the week to just have that time to relax and indulge in

  • by Jack-William B. '21
  • February 26, 2018
• Blog / Academics & Research

  UROP 101 – The Intro Entry Each week, I will explore a different MIT student's unique research project and the insight…

  

  strains. My role in the project is to figure out how to deliver these si ... slipping into a lab coat. In high school I was fortunate enough to spend two ... siRNAs to prevent and treat influenza virus infection in mice. If all

  • by Melis A. '08
  • July 20, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  End of term

  

  Jones. For me, I was happy to partake in the Lab for Chocolate Science ... this stuff up. Now, just as many of you are getting to take a vacation ... , and we'll get to do a whole bunch of fun Boston things. Then, I'll head

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • December 17, 2004
• Blog / Academics & Research

  MIT Researchers Develop Autonomous Shoe Technology out of the MIT STrIDE group

  

  available until next year, but I hope to be first in line to get some.   ... inventions in the world. Radar, modern lithium-ion batteries, canned soup, and ... incoming hazards and obstacles. The demonstrated use case is to avoid

  • by Erick P. '17
  • April 1, 2017
• Blog / Athletics

  MIT Crew Florida Takeover My last trip to play with the dolphins

  

  cooperate and we can get back on the water well in advance of spring break ... So usually in the beginning of January, Boston is under a solid layer ... (global warming must be playing its part), we still trekked down to Florida

  • by Becca H. '12
  • February 1, 2012
• Blog / Extracurriculars

  Everyday I’m Trufflin’ But not really since it takes 4 hours

  

  wants to have in Boston that day. Who knew it snowed in Boston?? (Just ... venture into Boston to get some froyo, then you can walk around campus and ... .... BUT my partner in crime Preeti '15 managed to grab a nice shot of our

  • by Kirsten L. '15
  • January 25, 2012
• Blog / Challenges

  Spreading yourself too thin At MIT, the saying goes that you can work, sleep, or play, but you have…

  

  extracurricular activities in an effort to fill this section. NOTE: the application ... for up to 15 activities. I get really miffed when I tell an admissions ... ’ll see (my secret hope is that they’ll invite me to join again in my Senior

  • by Melis A. '08
  • February 10, 2007
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  My Brass Rat The Brass Rat is not a subtle thing.

  

  ? Questions from last entry will be answered when I get back to Beantown. Well ... " in the river. He represents the idea that no one at MIT succeeds due to ... getting used to, but now I feel funny if I don't wear it. After graduation

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • August 20, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Christmas: The Playlist and much music was had.

  

  't find the fireplace in my dorm room to hang stockings on...) My Only ... But first I'm going to talk about the Toons. Some of you might recall that I'm in an a cappella group with a lot of really great people

  • by Allan K. '17
  • December 7, 2013
• Blog / Admissions

  What should I be doing now? Tips for regular and early applicants.

  

  their time! Try to get your application components to us in advance of the ... If you are applying to MIT this year (early or regular), here's an update on what you might want to be thinking about: For Regular Action

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 28, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Juniors: Sign up for SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Test registration deadline is April 28.

  

  . This way, you get to take the test while the material -- especially for ... advice to the underclassmen! The SAT Subject Tests will be administered for ... registering is April 28th. We suggest that when you register, you list MIT to

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 13, 2006
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Fresh Food! Here at last!

  

  student has got to eat. In fact, all college students need to eat (hopefully ... from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays in the East Campus Courtyard near Walker ... in January after working with other students to poll East Campus

  • by Cristen C. '10
  • March 31, 2009
• Blog / Personal Travel

  My Old Kentucky Home

  

  . Compared to most people in the South, I certainly don't. But in my first ... now, though, I've learned to use the word "soda" in New England to ... , stepdad, and four siblings in Louisville, Kentucky, and will be there for

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • August 8, 2005