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• Blog / Admissions

  The Day Before Selection Begins "Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it."

  

  static recently, I know. This is because we've been working hard behind the ... subjects like UROP and Arts. I am SO excited to roll out the new layout and content. For the record, I have eaten Anna's every day for lunch. I will be

  • by Ben Jones
  • February 15, 2005
• FAQ / Academics and research

  How awesome is MIT Physics?

  The MIT Physics Department is one of the best places in the world for research and education in physics. Fourteen of their alumni and eight of their faculty have been awarded…
• FAQ / First-year application

  How do homeschooled students apply?

  MIT has a long history of admitting homeschooled students and these students have been successful and vibrant members of our community. We don’t have separate requirements for homeschooled applicants. Homeschooled applicants,…
• FAQ / Afford

  How much does MIT cost?

  Detailed information about tuition and fees, housing and dining, and books and personal expenses are broken down in detail here. If you have a specific question or concern regarding financial…
• Blog / Events

  (Paint)Ballin’ Hey, if you're already hosed, you might as well have a good reason for it

  

  that little piece of hell known as dead week. Yes, dead week. How aptly named. Some people call it hell week, but I've found that even in the ... ask Fodor? Has anybody ever read any of Fodor's stuff?) The way I see

  • by Emad T. '14
  • May 19, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Announcing New Bloggers for 2010! A digital debutante ball...

  

  story - I loved how much I loved reading Kate's blogs, whether about math ... blogs Kate excels at sharing how math enters her life in new and ... envious of how the Simmons elevators play random musical tunes when certain

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • August 16, 2010
• Blog / Academics & Research

  When Econ Comes to Life This has nothing to do with econ, but you should watch it.

  

  "helpful handouts." Although I've since forgotten what most of the papers ... Things to Do Before You Graduate." It's a shame that I actually misplaced ... up in her room. At last count (beginning of the year this year), I

  • by Chris S. '11
  • November 18, 2008
• Blog / Athletics

  We’re So Back a collage of preseason

  

  when I got into a tackle that broke my foot and ended my junior season. But don't worry – I emerged from this scrimmage healthy and with all ... only 1-2. Harvard ended last season ranked 17th in D1, so I was really

  • by Emiko P. '25
  • September 2, 2024
• Blog / MIT Life

  A Story Oh goody!

  

  As I've said many a time, but will say again for new readers, I live ... cook almost all of their meals there. I'm not very cooking-inclined, nor do I really feel like learning right away, so I don't use the kitchens

  • by Snively '11
  • July 19, 2009
• Blog / Admissions

  The O.C. My first Central Meeting of the year.

  

  , Orange County, Florida... though I will be holding a meeting in the "real ... scores: 0 While driving in the car yesterday, I heard MIT Civil & ... preventable." He added that no matter how ambitious the coastal engineering, no

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 10, 2005
• FAQ / First-year application

  How does MIT consider extracurriculars?

  We read applications from students interested in everything from apiculture (beekeeping) to building nuclear reactors in their garages. We realize our applicants are very committed to their schoolwork and with…
• Blog / MISTI

  Number Münchners Eaten by a Trogglus Nicoise.

  

  , duh. Still, I have no trouble sleeping on rocks (so you can imagine how ... Love. This weekend I was troubled with the terrible dream that Bob Barker had died. I realized that here, since most news outlets talk about

  • by Sam M. '07
  • June 28, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Where We’ve Been And Where We’re Going A brief history of the blogs and MyMIT.

  

  MIT community; they wanted a community of their own. How did I know all ... Browsing Matt's blog reminded me that I have a blogiversary on the horizon as well. A quick check revealed that I missed it - it was August 6

  • by Ben Jones
  • August 10, 2005
• Blog / Challenges

  Together. thoughts on today's tragedy.

  

  happened next was inspiring.  I've always thought that you can tell a lot about a community by how it reacts to a tragedy. As the news broke ... analyzing and reanalyzing today's attack, I took a walk outside.  I jogged

  • by Michael C. '16
  • April 16, 2013
• Blog / Admissions

  Updates from Admissions The latest from the home office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  

  For next year's prospective applicants: This week, I'm out on the ... , parents, and guidance counselors in the Mid-Atlantic states. Currently, I ... . For Mark Wahlberg fans: I don't know why, but actor (and former rapper

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • April 28, 2011
• Blog / Events

  Put a Ring On It 2013 RING PREMIERE!

  

  show the world how proud we are of our school <3 Earlier this evening ... ; thanks to Jeanne '13, I have some pictures to show all of you :) As we ... anticipation only grew. I struggled to pay attention through my classes and focus

  • by Hamsika C. '13
  • February 11, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Odds & Ends 522 EA admits, Snively, molecular jewelry, and Evan Broder's holiday card - more random than…

  

  Happy New Year! I hope you guys are having a great 2008 so far ... second-semester senior really is pretty awesome; I still remember those days... enjoy them! 390 --> 522 I've been noticing lots of

  • by Ben Jones
  • January 4, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  My Second First Week Quick update at the start of term.

  

  was helpful, because now I'm fine with getting up for morning classes :-) A couple of classes I'm paying special attention to: 21F.019 ... our own personal cultural backgrounds, how they have shaped who we are

  • by Anthony R. '09
  • February 15, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Yoga The joys of physical education

  

  (I can file an entry on Yoga under "Academic" right?) Today I ... doesn't believe that I care about physical education, despite my previous ... Marathon. Eh, I always knew Sam's Blog was more popular anyway. WELL turns

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • November 25, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Green Monsters

  

  question. I'll be interested to see how many people try to answer this, and ... Championship Series. My friends and I had planned a West Wing season premiere party, but, really, as much as my friends and I love the the intrigue of

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 21, 2004