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• FAQ / International applicants

  What if I’m waiting for my green card?

  All applicants are requested to fill out the application with their current citizen status. In our first-year admissions process, you’re considered an international applicant if you’re not a United States…
• Blog / How to Human

  Advocating for Science on Capitol Hill, Part 1 My name is Anna Ho, and I'm here representing the American Astronomical Society.

  

  so much for taking the time to meet with us. My name is Anna Ho, and I ... in Maryland, building cameras for telescopes. The woman to my right does research on the sun at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for

  • by Anna H. '14
  • April 24, 2014
• Blog / Academics & Research

  I Ended Up Working for a Reality TV Show

  

  Ambitious Adventures, a reality TV show following innovative cities around the U.S. and it’s entrepreneurs, will be premiering next year. I always liked the idea of reality TV – capturing…

  • by Erick P. '17
  • August 5, 2016
• Blog / MIT Life

  we do some memeing around these parts memes i've made so far on campus

  

  I love memes. I can't help it—I'm a Gen Z'er, so I grew up on the Internet with meme classics like Nyan Cat and Gangnam Style. Memes play a vital part in my communication toolbox. I also draw and [annotation note

  • by Jenny B. '25, MEng '26
  • October 23, 2021
• Blog / MIT Life

  Measurements How do you measure a year in the life?

  

  , how did no one notice Yugi grew 2 feet every time he played cards?!), to

  • by Natnael G. '15
  • October 21, 2011
• Blog / Academics & Research

  MOMENTOS IMPRESIONANTES Because this place is full of them.

  

  , screaming for my mom. Muddy water pounced on my legs with icy strength. A few ... if you’re lucky, while heading to a dining hall for lunch one normal day after class, you might grind to a halt for a different reason

  • by Vincent A. '17
  • October 5, 2013
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  train of thought on feeling deeply

  

  very heavy and likely best consumed in multiple sittings rather than one. For the rest of the train ride, I just stared out of the window, letting ... conventional 9-5 job is valid as something to want for yourself. It’s an option

  • by Audrey C. '24
  • July 26, 2022
• Blog / How to Human

  Womanhood

  

  insincerely. My thoughts on this are really best explained by the following ... soft-spoken. Be docile. I did this every weekend for the first 17 years ... woke up the next day and laid in bed for 15 minutes, feeling sparkly. I

  • by Shorna A. '25
  • October 28, 2022
• Blog / MIT Life

  Home Away From Home Complete with Batman mask, kettle corn, and ticket stubs

  

  exchange that I had a lot of fun participating in. I don't remember where I

  • by Natnael G. '15
  • November 4, 2014
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Dating At MIT: Episode 1 So two of my favorite '09s have just started dating each other...

  

  So two of my favorite '09s have just started dating each other (it's, like, facebook-official dude!), which makes me enormously happy because (a) they're pretty much the same person so their banter is fun to watch

  • by Ben Jones
  • April 26, 2006
• Blog / Life after MIT

  If I ever come back on being away from mit

  

  simply too different. All this to say: for me, choosing what to do after college was easier than choosing where to go for college. But only a little ... come back. So much for theory, then. Stay with MIT, or leave MIT. Choose

  • by CJ Q. '23
  • November 12, 2024
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What other student resources are available?

  MIT offers a myriad of health and well-being support resources for students. See the DoingWell site for more info.
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Open Thread: Admitted Early

  

  YOU GOT IN! Check your MyMIT account 24 hours from now for next steps for admitted students. But for now, go celebrate!      

  • by Decisions
  • December 14, 2017
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Open Thread: Admitted Early

  

  YOU GOT IN! Check your MyMIT account tomorrow morning (around 10AM ET) for next steps for admitted students. But for now, go celebrate!  

  • by Decisions
  • December 15, 2016
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Not Admitted A forum

  

  There were a record number of applications for Early Action this year ... incredible students. For those of you who fall into this category, this is an open forum for you to talk.

  • by Decisions
  • December 16, 2009
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Not Admitted A forum for students who were not admitted.

  

  competitive ever for MIT admissions. Admitting less than 12% of applicants means that we had to turn away many, many incredible students. For those of you who fall into this category, this is an open forum for you to talk.

  • by Decisions
  • March 15, 2008
• Blog / Decisions Day Threads

  Not Admitted A forum for students who were not admitted.

  

  This year was the most competitive ever for MIT admissions. Admitting ... incredible students. For those of you who fall into this category, this is an open forum for you to talk.

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 17, 2007
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Mnemonic Contest Winner Congratulations, Shawn!

  

  Start spreading the news! The new mnemonic for the planets is: My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nothing. Congrats to Shawn for ... bryanblogs [at] mit dot edu. Tomorrow: How I work for a genius.

  • by Bryan
  • September 23, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  MIT: The Sunsical The sunshine of May 12th

  

    a musical by Erick '17 sung to the tune of "Summertime" by Bon Jovi press play, then scroll down and sing the new lyrics     ♫Feels something like summertime Classe are over in a matter of time

  • by Erick P. '17
  • May 12, 2014
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  Life On Mars and by "Mars" I actually mean "3AB, Simmons Hall."

  

  people playing Rock Band really loud at 3 in the morning. Simmons is about

  • by Elizabeth Choe '13
  • February 15, 2011