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In the near future, we'll have some advice and information here on the blogs about being waitlisted. In the meantime, feel free to use this forum to discuss anything waitlist-related. -
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Open Forum for Waitlisted Students
In the near future, we'll have some advice and information here on the blogs about being waitlisted. In the meantime, feel free to use this forum to discuss anything waitlist-related. -
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Deferred A forum for students who were deferred.
In the near future, we'll have some advice here on the blogs for students who have been deferred. In the meantime, feel free to use this forum to chat. -
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Open Thread: Deferred An open thread for deferred students.
In the coming weeks, the blogs will have some thoughts & advice about being deferred. In the meantime, feel free to use this post's comments space to discuss anything deferral-related. -
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In the near future, we'll have some advice here on the blogs about being waitlisted. In the meantime, feel free to use this post's comments space to discuss anything waitlist-related. And, if you haven't already -
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MITES, RSI and WTP applications due next week The three high school summer programs hosted by MIT have their application deadlines next week.
juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science ... ), sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education and MIT, is a rigorous academic program which emphasizes advanced theory and research in mathematics -
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Deferred Posting for deferred students.
In the coming weeks, the blogs will have some thoughts & advice about being deferred. In the meantime, feel free to use this post's comments space to discuss anything deferral-related. -
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Who was the first woman graduate?
In 1873, shortly after MIT's opening in 1865, Ellen Swallow Richards became MIT's first woman graduate (and later its first woman instructor). Richards' work testing drinking water supplies and water contaminants made -
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What is MITES Summer?
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Does MIT offer a foundation year?
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Do alumni conduct interviews?
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Do I have to submit my final grades?
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Can I get a copy of MIT Facts?
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Can I include a portfolio with my application?
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Do I have to submit a school profile?
Your school counselor (or equivalent) should submit the Secondary School Report and transcript. Most counselors also attach a letter of recommendation and a School Profile, describing your school’s curriculum and… -
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Can I join the IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge?
One of the highlights of MIT’s yearly academic challenges and competitions, the IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge, connects students with the passion and talent to improve the world with the experience… -
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How do I fill out the self-reported coursework?
Use your best judgment when completing the Self-Reported Coursework section. We’re simply trying to get a clear picture of your academic preparation by subject area—you can’t do anything wrong when… -
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Three MIT students win Rhodes Scholarships In case you're wondering, yes, that's a lot of Rhodes Scholarships.
Technology where she majors in brain and cognitive sciences, with minors in ... Senator Edward Kennedy. At Oxford, she plans to do a doctorate in public ... in brain and cognitive science, with a minor in literature. She has