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• Blog / Admissions

  Omnibus Followup: Women in Engineering Melissa asks what the gender ratio is in engineering at MIT.

  

  up to near 50/50 like startup-school Olin College has, but I'm afraid ... ." Melissa's concerns are reasonable. According to statistics from the Society ... in the United States are women, and that number drops to 17.9% by

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 10, 2006
• Blog / Life after MIT

  MIT Reunion Weekend MIT alumni return to campus.

  

  This past weekend, thousands of MIT alumni returned to campus to catch up and celebrate. Reunion Weekend is a very exciting time here! I ... . Instead, take this time to read up on a few MIT alumni that I have

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 12, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Finals! Finals are here!

  

  I'm currently studying for what might turn out to be my last ever ... : A toughie, but I managed to answer most of the problems =) If you'd like to see what an MIT final exam is like, let me know, and I can post a

  • by Bryan
  • May 20, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  A person can develop a cough. Simultaneously the coldest and hottest entry I've ever written.

  

  world is? Well, I will tell you. It is going to the Zesiger Center to go ... 'm developing my traditional mid-winter cold. I have way too much to do in the ... component of force that my will would experience tangent to the wall during

  • by Sam M. '07
  • March 6, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Rejoicing A few things worth celebrating.

  

  It is 2:30 and I already stained my neurons and nail-polished them to ... postal worker. To those of you, I bring item #6 from the yellow To-Do Post-It stuck to my computer screen: Deep breaths. (Items #1-5 are probably less

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • December 7, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Some notes for applicants Thoughts for both EA & RA applicants.

  

  interest to early and regular action applicants. For Regular Action Applicants Schedule your interview now.* The deadline (December 1) to schedule ... need to have submitted your application Part 1 by the time you interview

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 25, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Leadership & Double Dare 11 pictures of the leadership conference, and 16 pictures of the Double Dare sex challenge

  

  (SLP) speaks to conference attendees Attendees and special guests have lunch in a banquet hall in the Hotel@MIT (Note, this is a link to the hotel's website, NOT to its email address) Dean Jones (Dean of

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • November 12, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  I’m a driver, I’m a winner Things are gonna change, I can feel it.

  

  whole brevity thing." This is sure to be one of the prouder moments of my ... and organizing data to send to Andy in Switzerland so he can keep

  • by Sam M. '07
  • October 26, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Party pics

  

  feeds on our suffering. Hey, it's MIT, you need something to feed on your ... there's not enough suffering for him to feed on. Once term starts, he ... pretty white dress and a crown of black roses, and is being led to the

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • October 2, 2005
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  Bad Haiku What better way to welcome spring than to write some awful haiku? Help me create…

  

  of decisions was ages ago (due to the fact that last week felt so very ... weekend. I'm seeing the first signs of spring. What better way to welcome spring than to write some awful haiku? Help me create a silly thread. I

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 21, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Today’s Mailing Day For me this is a huge thing. You guys are my first MIT class, which…

  

  who got in - with rare exception, I couldn't bring myself to look ... to break my heart in a lot of ways. Anyway... Tonight feels like xmas eve. I distracted myself with a transition shave. It's supposed to say

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 11, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Everybody’s Reading Applications!

  

  entries recently to keep folks entertained and informed). While I was busily ... several tables over from me also seemed to be reading applications. As it ... , back to reading your applications...

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 13, 2005
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  O’Reilly Primes?

  

  to really like it, for a few reasons. Certainly, it is a swiping of the ... things that I like. First, the word "factor," which is something I like to do to numbers. You could not imagine my joy when earlier this summer I

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • August 12, 2004
• FAQ / Transfer

  Can I apply if I’ve completed more than 2.5 years of college?

  Students who at the time of entry to MIT will have completed more than two and a half years (i.e., five terms) of college may not be ... order to estimate your eligibility. Keep in mind that eligibility will be
• FAQ / Life and culture

  What programs does Office of Minority Education offer?

  many of MIT's underrepresented minority students. OME's mission is to ... society. Matriculation to one of the world’s top schools of science and ... , Native American, and Latino students, to ensure their academic success
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Does MIT offer club sports?

  competitions, and some clubs have sent athletes to compete on the international ... have numerous accomplishments and aim to help each student improve in ... to everyone who fits within the eligibility guidelines. All skill
• FAQ / Life and culture

  Can I join the Design/Build/Fly Team?

  students, but is also open to graduate students, who compete in the annual ... , manufacturing, testing, and operating a radio controlled aircraft to meet mission ... flight telemetry as applied to 2.4 GHz radio-controlled aircraft.
• FAQ / Academics and research

  Can I test out of some classes by taking Advanced Standing Exams?

  Advanced Standing Examinations are one way to earn credit for MIT ... 've already mastered introductory coursework at MIT, then you can take an ASE to ... begins. If you do well you get to keep your grade on the ASE as your
• FAQ / Academics and research

  What kind of things can I do during IAP?

  to organize, sponsor and participate in a wide variety of personal and ... almost any form, from how-to sessions, forums, lecture series and films, to
• FAQ / Life and culture

  How many students play sports at MIT?

  their time at MIT. For students who want to stay active but who don't wish to participate in varsity athletics, there are also more than 30 ... frisbee, you'll have an opportunity to exercise your body and mind at MIT