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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 jackets," MIT's 50 year reunion class: the Class of 1956. Check it out -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Thread: Deferred Early
As you know, we had a very competitive pool of applicants in Early, and unfortunately we could not take all of them. If your decision was deferred, then we will reconsider your application anew in Regular Action -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Early Action: Deferred A forum.
We had a record number of Early Action applicants this year, and unfortunately we could not take all of them. If your decision was deferred, then we will reconsider your application anew in Regular Action. We -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Thread: Not Admitted
This year well over 18,000 students applied for admission to MIT in the most competitive admissions cycle in the history of the Institute. Because of the incredible size and strength of the applicant pool we were -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Thread For Those Not Admitted
This year well over 17,000 students applied for admission to MIT in the most competitive admissions cycle in the history of the Institute. Because of the incredible size and strength of the applicant pool we were -
Blog / Miscellaneous
Winter Storm Warning Brr, it's cold out there. And snowing.
CANCELLATIONS IN ALL SORTS OF TRANSPORTATION DEPENDENT BUSINESS. SNOWFALL RATES ... BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF THE SNOW AND WIND CHILLS IN THE 5 TO 15 DEGREE RANGE ... ., Mar. 1, 2009 ... WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS -
Blog / Extracurriculars
DDR Tetris Read: The silliest video I have ever made.
stand partner in the MIT Symphony Orchestra had made. Then, a couple months ago, I had the opportunity to see it first-hand during an impromptu cello section social. Then, I let the footage remain in my Flip -
Blog / Admissions
Class of 2012 Profile Posted 49 states... what's missing? And what are the most popular names?
I know folks love to see the numbers, so we've updated the Freshman Class Profile page for this year's incoming class, the MIT Class of 2012 ... For the MIT class of 2012 Gender Male 54% Female 46% Ethnicity & -
Blog / Events
Cross-Cultural Conference
I'm going on a cross-cultural conference/retreat tomorrow. 2006 is the first year they're holding this event, so I really have no idea what to expect, but here are some of the topics they are planning on -
Blog / MIT Life
Winter Break and New Year Resolutions In which I try to express how wonderful being home is
too. This one's a bit rough around the edges, mostly made up of video I ... hopefully IAP means I have more time to actually execute some of the blog post ... It's been a couple weeks, hasn't it? Now that I'm back on campus for -
Blog / Admissions
MTB Party Pic & TechTV CPW Coverage Some fun ways to remember the weekend...
Hi folks, It was truly AWESOME to spend lots of time with all of you this past weekend. I hope you guys had as much fun as I did! A quick update before I depart for a few days of vacation... First, a big thanks to -
Blog / Art, Literature, Music
Sentimental Objects (part four) senior trinkets
usually include a picture of the ceramic mushroom itself in these posts. But ... time to do so before we left campus in what was the craziest week of our ... of us in space! 2) Tickets for the Vessel, Come from Away, and the -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Forum for Admitted Students
Congratulations and welcome to the Class of 2014! We feel like we ... your future classmates. FYI, the reply form and CPW portlet in MyMIT will live in a day or two. -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is MITES Summer?
MITES Summer is a rigorous six-week residential academic enrichment program for rising high school seniors—many of whom come from ... interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. -
FAQ / First-year application
Does MIT offer a foundation year?
MIT does not offer a foundation year program. Students currently enrolled in a foundation year program may apply for first-year admission if their foundation year is not considered the first year of university in -
FAQ / Life and culture
What do you mean by “MIT Speak”?
MIT uses numbers for everything. You could be in 10-250 taking 18.03, which is 5-0-7, for 6-2. At MIT, all of your friends would understand exactly what you're saying. (You have to enter "MIT Code" in the ask field -
Blog / Miscellaneous
Ecosystems And Web Sites A science question & general check-in.
sun or some similar primary energy source? Am I missing something here? I told you guys - I'm not a science kid. Hook me up. In other news, I -
Blog / Events
Why no blogs!? I'm busy, ok?
Why no entries lately? Because MIT's Freshman Orientation is in full ... East vs. West Water War from yesterday. Photos courtesy of our ever-friendly photographer Eric Schmiedl. Video courtesy of yours truly. -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Not Admitted A forum for students who were not admitted.
With an 8% increase in applications, this year was again the most 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