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  The Class of 2018 Graduates from MIT

  

  exceptional. The admitted Class of 2018 includes mathematicians and marksmen and metallurgists; coders and carpenters and cosplayers; Texans and Tennesseans and Turkmen. Collectively, they represent all 50 states, more than 50 countries

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • June 8, 2018
• Blog / Admissions

  (Q & A)^n

  

  in Copley Square, and even a party at my own house. Ultimately, though, I hopped in a Zipcar and went out to the suburbs to a party at the ... that it would be a place where my interests in politics and government

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 3, 2004
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Why Course 2A is Cooler than You I'm back from the dead, to tell you all about my major and its ridiculously…

  

  degree from the MechE department and no official recognition from the ... horrible person. Please don't tell me about it, because I already know, and I feel awful about it. =( But, my field hockey season is over and now that

  • by Laura N. '09
  • October 29, 2007
• Blog / MIT Life

  Three MIT students win Rhodes Scholarships In case you're wondering, yes, that's a lot of Rhodes Scholarships.

  

  junior year studying biochemistry and molecular biology at the University ... as "the oldest and best known award for international study," includes ... Stephanopoulos and David Souter; scientists like Edwin Hubble, Robert J. van de

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 22, 2009
• Blog / Academics & Research

  UEA Internship Panel

  

  Institute, UBS and Lehman Brothers. We'll give you the low-down on everything ... The Undergraduate Economics Association (UEA) sponsored a dinner and internship panel for anyone interested in a career or degree in economics. (I

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • September 26, 2005
• Blog / About Decisions

  Consider a Gap Year Deferring enrollment is an option you may want to consider.

  

  one of the best, most stimulating and resource-rich universities in the ... the University of Chicago (and many other schools), we're happy to grant ... details). If you are a member of the Class of 2011 and would like to request

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 1, 2007
• Blog / Academics & Research

  You should consider studying economics if… for those who aren't totally set on what to major in

  

  on the role of institutions and political power on economic outcomes ... , and designing institutions that improve the way people work and live ... this was a really good decision, and continue to highly recommend it. I

  • by Michelle G. '18
  • September 8, 2016
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Getting a Physics Major – Part I I split this up because i need to start studying for finals.

  

  backing up, about someone not flushing the toilet, about the nation's state ... , and also completed several assignments equivalent to a normal problem set. I had worked all summer in Latex and Matlab, and I was pretty

  • by Lulu L. '09
  • December 14, 2007
• Blog / MIT Life

  Engineer, Blogger… Rhodes Scholar (!) Melis wins the Rhodes Scholarship!

  

  Institute of Technology, where she majors in mechanical engineering and minors ... oldest and best known award for international study," includes among its winners political figures like Bill Clinton, George Stephanopoulos and David

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 20, 2007
• Blog / Admissions

  Notes from the Road: NorCal, Netherlands, Nick Cannon, and Nerd Camp where I've been, what I've been doing

  

  , because I work at a university, and because there aren't any admissions ... Maker Movement from all 50 states and some of the core team at OSTP that ... summer is a key time for us to travel, work on dormant projects, and take

  • by Chris Peterson SM '13
  • June 22, 2016
• Blog / MIT Life

  *waves goodbye* Homeward bound

  

  That's it ladies and gents, sophomore year is over for yours truly. I'm officially a junior, halfway done with college, done with thermodynamics, and not even close to done packing. But, that's what tonight and tomorrow

  • by Snively '11
  • May 19, 2009
• Blog / MIT Life

  Knowing me, knowing you My plans for Nobel laureacy, and everything I like about MIT professors.

  

  of the company, university, research institute (if you will be UROPing, please tell me as well) * where it is located (city and state) * the dates ... Syndrome. I love the way Frau Jaeger raises her eyebrow and the weird scarves

  • by Sam M. '07
  • March 25, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  Homeschooled applicants Some advice for our homeschooled applicants.

  

  and other interested parties for a long time now; this is an early ... the MIT Admissions homepage. That page will launch soon, and I'd recommend bookmarking that page, and not this entry. But this should get the

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • September 5, 2006
• Blog / Art, Literature, Music

  Solar Eclipses and Bloggers bloggers around the country all watching the eclipse

  

  A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the ... direct sunlight. The day becomes dark and you can see the stars. Some animals might even get confused and you could hear crickets chirping or

  • by Erick P. '17
  • August 22, 2017
• Blog / Personal Travel

  Travelogue: Part Une Trip to Bath and meeting an MIT professor thousands of miles away from MIT

  

  arrived in Bath bright and early around 10am. That means waking up at 5 am and walking to the Cambridge train station in sub-zero temperature, say ... cold, but still!) Then I took a train to London at 6am and another train

  • by Linh V. '13
  • February 16, 2012
• Blog / Events

  17 Days "Hey baby, I motion for an one-on-one unmoderated caucus!"

  

  deadline came and went. For those that submitted EA applications, good job and best wishes! :) On November 7, I received an email. To be honest, I ... and simple: "Should I be expecting an entry today? ;)" [name omitted by

  • by Chris S. '11
  • November 12, 2007
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The Application Cycle Your MIT application is just the beginning

  

  rough, and can sometimes leave you feeling as if you’re trapped in a sick game that is like a scavenger hunt and therapy session rolled into one ... of recommendation and proceed to your personal statement, where you

  • by Melis A. '08
  • December 1, 2007
• Blog / Life after MIT

  On Moving A goodbye that took me a semester, and some distance, to write.

  

  Institute of Technology. Whether they're humanities-and-arts-laden paths, or ... into a couple paragraphs and punchy phrases. This fictional super-eloquent me would end with the blog version of a mic drop, and then peace out

  • by Ceri Riley '16
  • July 16, 2016
• Blog / Athletics

  Skating or School? Why not both?

  

  move on and pursue another dream -- and whatever else the Institute would ... registration expenses. This coming season, NYU and University of Delaware are ... Club of Boston...," and sometimes, "Representing United States of America

  • by Kevin S. '19
  • November 21, 2017
• Blog / Life after MIT

  Take Only Memories Leave Only Footprints

  

  have a diploma. I have about 100 pictures. I have a sunburn. It's a ... this flag with Martha ’12 for the Cross Country and Track teams 3) after an 8:00PM track race that went well and I was so hyped up on

  • by Maggie L. '12
  • June 8, 2012