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  ZigZag 10 A new episode of MIT's video podcast, hosted by me. And there's mariachi.

  

  about their groups. Check it out! WARNING: The host (me) is wearing a ... valedictorian). Anyway, "White & Nerdy" is a parody of "Ridin'" (Ridin' Dirty ... contains a piece about the annual Freshman Photograph, the Kendall Square Bio

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 22, 2006
• Blog / Life after MIT

  ZigZag Episode 8 A new video podcast episode.

  

  Episode 8 of MIT's video podcast ZigZag is out now; I serve as host for this episode. My favorite part was getting to interview the "red ... : Have a great weekend!

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 7, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  MITES, RSI and WTP applications due next week The three high school summer programs hosted by MIT have their application deadlines next week.

  

  Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) is a rigorous six ... ), sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education and MIT, is a rigorous ... , the sciences, and engineering. The Women's Technology Program (WTP) is a

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 25, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Happy Holidays! The bloggers' holiday pic.

  

  Just a quick note to say happy holidays from all of us to all of you. We hope your vacations are fun and safe, and that your 2006 is super. :-) P.S. All questions to date have been answered in the previous entry...

  • by Ben Jones
  • December 19, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Only You Have The Power Only YOU have the power to decide your own worth. Don't ever, ever, ever give…

  

  I'm still reeling a bit from the last thread, I must admit. Let me ... the power to decide your own worth. Part of resiliency is playing the hand that is dealt to you, no matter what that hand is. Folding is NEVER

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 8, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Writer’s Bloc

  

  days, Geeta Dayal, is also a writer, but for periodicals. She most ... shutting off a whole line of non-technical careers. The fact is, though, that ... Birtolo's first novel is now available on Amazon -- all of you fantasy fans

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 20, 2005
• FAQ / First-year application

  Where can my school counselor find helpful information?

  Thank you for all of the good work you do for our awesome applicants! We understand what a daunting task it is for school counselors to meet all of the different requirements for so many students and schools. We
• 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 / Transfer

  Can transfer applicants submit supplemental materials?

  There is no expectation for you to submit additional documents beyond the required application. For transfer applicants, we accept a maximum of two additional supplemental letters of recommendation from teachers
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Adventures in Time Travel (in the Library)

  

  Cory and I paused for about an hour and a half while looking for ... afternoon. This is the weekly magazine The Nation. This is the first half of 1866 (January through June), gift wrapped. Here it is opened. My

  • by Lydia K. '14, MEng '16
  • July 1, 2014
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

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

  

  what I mean?) Bezel The 2006 beaver is supposed to look a little more ... closely, you'll see that the beaver is also wearing a Brass Rat. At the ... a dialogue between science and religion. Class shank This is the

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • August 20, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  See You Later

  

  you need me, my email is the same, so just drop me a line. Be well. I ... a little while. Next week I will begin a leave of absence from MIT. I will not, however, be leaving MIT. I will instead be moving a few

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • August 6, 2012
• Blog / Events

  Dang Right, We’re Cooler Than You On the eve of Decision Day (D-Day), I bring you three things that adds to…

  

  (1) So this past weekend was Spring Weekend (when MIT invites a singer to come to campus and give a concert), and guess who came! :D (no ... wanna study chemistry? I wanna study biology." So yeah, basically Shaq is

  • by Chris S. '11
  • April 30, 2011
• Blog / About Decisions

  Mind the Gap (again) About deferring admission for a year, also known as a gap year.

  

  when I get a chance, but in the meantime, this is a good time to talk ... submit a proposal beyond "lying on the beach," but often little more is ... -4307 "Gap year" is a bit of a loaded term, I think, with images of British

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • May 12, 2006
• Blog / How to Food

  Food That Makes You Feel Like Home Are there foods that make you think of special places?

  Thanks to all of the students, parents, and EC's who made my admissions travels to the Midwest so much fun. I had really terrific meetings (and huge crowds!) in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago (both the city and

  • by mitblogs
  • October 11, 2006
• Blog / About Decisions

  Famous people who didn’t go to MIT Some people are more successful because they turned down admission to MIT.

  

  was right. Gillespie is now the chef and a partner at Woodfire Grill ... 2002. Gillespie is also a new television star, playing himself on the ... joke. Fast forward about four years and J.R. Hildebrand's dream is a

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 23, 2010
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Final Forty-Five Still somehow worse than last term

  

  Add Date -- the last date on which you can add a class -- is this ... Environmental Engineering. This is considered a reunion of sorts, as all the ... of the class is a report on one of three real issues – the renovation

  • by Elijah T. '11
  • February 28, 2011
• Blog / MIT Life

  Hey look, I’m famous…or something

  

  Hey, cool, my column's in the Tech! See? My column was a response ... you don't know them? It's a very odd feeling. I'm still at the point ... misquoted or whatever (which, interestingly, hasn't been a problem so far). I

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • October 18, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  FIRST Robotics Kickoff Things go into Overdrive at a reception at Dean Kamen's house.

  

  , winding driveway, one of the first things you see is a large wind turbine ... see a 25-ton, 3-story tall steam engine. It's beautiful. The house is ... Last night, after a day of reading the first batch of regular action

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 5, 2008
• Blog / Academics & Research

  MIT Cancer Research The history and future of cancer research at MIT.

  

  of MIT's Center for Cancer Research is the principal investigator on a ... program, is the principal investigator on a grant of the same magnitude that ... The MIT homepage has a great spotlight today about the Institute

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 29, 2006