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  Meet the Admissions Officers: Matt McGann ‘00 Name: Matt McGann; Job title: Assistant Director of Admissions; Hometown: Hampton Bays, NY

  

  Name: Matt McGann Job title: Assistant Director of Admissions Hometown: Hampton Bays, NY High school: Hampton Bays High School College: MIT ... character: Nekobasu? Advice about applying to college/MIT: be open and honest

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • July 8, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Meet the Admissions Officers: Alia Burton ‘05 Name: Alia Burton; Job title: Admissions Counselor; Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

  

  Name: Alia Burton Job title: Admissions Counselor Hometown: Philadelphia, PA High school: Philadelphia High School for Girls College: MIT ... character: Garfield Advice about applying to college/MIT: Let your personality

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 28, 2005
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  What happens if I’m not selected as a Match?

  All QuestBridge College Match results are announced in early December. At that time, there are three things that could happen: You could be ... with any schools. If you ranked MIT as one of your College Match schools
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Can a QB Finalist who ranked MIT but was not matched still apply for EA and/or RA?

  Bridge Match, you’ll receive the College Match Scholarship. If you’re admitted ... to the College Match Scholarship.
• Blog / Admissions

  There is still no magic formula ...but there are a few key ingredients

  

  My entire professional life has revolved around education and college ... undertaken by prospective students that ultimately leads to a college choice. In my work with prospective college students, (as an admission officer

  • by David duKor-Jackson
  • October 13, 2020
• Blog / Admissions

  Turning the Tide My thoughts on an important report

  

  : Inspiring Concern for Others and the Common Good through College Admissions,” which talks about ways the college admissions process might “promote ... 100 of my admissions colleagues at colleges around the country. I think

  • by Stu Schmill '86
  • June 20, 2016
• Blog / Admissions

  Ethnicity Information (Optional) No easy way in.

  

  On college applications, you’ll probably come across a question like ... tell you something….college was hard for people like me- the first ... bright student had to drop out her junior year in college because of dad

  • by Beatriz Valdez
  • September 2, 2011
• Blog / Admissions

  Visiting MIT this summer (part 1) It is now high season for visiting colleges. I plan to do a series of…

  

  It is now high season for visiting colleges. I plan to do a series of ... colleges is quite appealing to many families. There are more than 50 colleges ... colleges from one base. Most of the major universities are on subway lines

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 21, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  The Final Countdown

  

  them once again for helping you with your college process. If they need a ... scores sent to MIT. Our College Board (SAT I, SAT II and TOEFL) code is ... during regular action, if you're deferred. Work on your other college

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 20, 2004
• Blog / Events

  MIT is in Boston!!!!111!!!1! It's something to be excited about!!!!!

  

  of awesome Boston-area college students. Considering that a lot of ... colleges, I’ve definitely considered this a unique opportunity. There’s a ... have known initially, and meeting people from other colleges and

  • by Selam G. '18
  • December 11, 2016
• Blog / About Decisions

  This Day, the Year I Applied what I learned in college about application struggles

  

  ? Defining my senior year by the future of "college." I can’t tell my past ... mistaken also to think that college, particularly which college, defines the ... ’ve been the case no matter where I’d gone. Two years ago, my college essay

  • by Yuliya K. '18
  • November 20, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  FAQ Wait list answers to your questions

  

  online in early April. After you’ve heard back from all the colleges ... ’ll email you to let you know. Next, be sure to enroll in a college ... choose another college to attend by May 1. What should I do about the May

  • by Kris Guay
  • March 16, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  FAQ: Waitlist answers to your questions

  

  online in early April. After you’ve heard back from all the colleges ... , 2014. Next, be sure to enroll in a college/university by May 1. You ... . Be pushy. Be sketchy. Let your grades drop. Not choose another college

  • by Kris Guay
  • March 15, 2014
• Blog / About Decisions

  FAQ: Waitlist If you have questions about being on the waitlist, read this first.

  

  of your college choices. The deadline to complete the form is April 18, 2013. Next, be sure to enroll in a college/university by May 1. You ... grades drop. Not choose another college to attend by May 1. What should I

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 15, 2013
• Blog / About Decisions

  Waitlist FAQ Some answers for students offered a place on the waitlist.

  

  of your college choices. The deadline to complete the form is April 18, 2012. Next, be sure to enroll in a college/university by May 1. You ... choose another college to attend by May 1. What should I do about the May

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 15, 2012
• FAQ / QuestBridge

  Can I apply as a QB Finalist even if I did not rank any colleges?

  If you were selected as a QuestBridge Finalist but did not rank any colleges, you are welcome to apply to MIT using your QuestBridge application ... to the College Match Scholarship.
• Blog / How to Boston and Beyond

  How to survive your first winter: a college student’s guide written by a transplant from sunny Los Angeles

  

  ^ how not to do it.   “Help! I’m from [Los Angeles/Orlando/other perpetually sunny place].  What do I need to survive an East Coast winter?”   I’m glad you asked!…

  • by Michael C. '16
  • January 12, 2015
• Blog / Admissions

  To All the Blogs I’ve Loved Before Hello? Is this thing on?

  

  different. When I graduated from college, it actually didn’t even occur to me ... college applications were selected or who did the selecting, so naturally ... of college, I searched for opportunities at nonprofit organizations

  • by Jessica Ch'ng
  • December 12, 2018
• Blog / About Decisions

  Preparing for Pi Day MIT decisions come out this Friday: what to do between now and then...

  

  CollegeConfidential I don't know a single person who has gone to College ... experience CollegeConfidential is more a source of stress and nervousness and ... days leading up to Pi Day. Frantically checking CollegeConfidential is

  • by Allan K. '17
  • March 10, 2014
• Blog / About Decisions

  More Information on the Waitlist Some answers for those offered a place on MIT's waitlist.

  

  pushy. Be sketchy. Let your grades drop. Not choose another college to ... colleges? You should accept the offer of admission from another college ... students have sent their replies, colleges will determine if they need to go

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 18, 2010