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• Blog / Admissions

  Won’t Be Long Now… Some pictures to tide you over.

  

  last of the packages, so check his blog later today for that. Then one of ... the US Postal Service. While you wait for these updates, enjoy a few

  • by Ben Jones
  • March 17, 2006
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  A bevy of beautiful Brass Rat bezels A tour of the past 8 MIT class rings.

  

  , at the beginning, for the freshman picture; once, at the end, for graduation; and once, halfway through, for the unveiling of the class ring. The ... bids for the very lucrative ring contract: 90% of all students will

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • February 13, 2006
• Blog / Academics & Research

  The first of the lasts My last Registration Day. *GOOP WARNING.*

  

  confirm their course schedules for the upcoming term. My advisor, Earl ... , so naturally the conversation turned to our plans for next year. Akhil ... extraordinarily grateful for the education I've received at MIT which has prepared

  • by Mollie B. '06
  • February 7, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  The New MIT Viewbook! Last week, after a year of intense introspection (and a ton of work) we saw…

  

  of work) we saw the first proofs for the final book. I was blown away ... year - you're in for a serious treat. I honestly think this is one of the

  • by Ben Jones
  • February 6, 2006
• Blog / Admissions

  11,231 Applications

  

  competitive year for MIT admissions. Between the early and regular action ... to find room for all of the many, many terrific applicants. But it also

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 18, 2006
• Blog / Events

  Live from MYSTERY HUNT Live from Mystery Hunt

  

  puzzles. If you want to join us: Come to Baker 6th floor for live action ... in the basement of E18. HQ will be staying open for at least several

  • by Bryan
  • January 13, 2006
• Blog / Miscellaneous

  New Year Notes Miscellaneous.

  

  the good folks at Hopkins Insider for the idea): 1. In order, what were the five most popular home states for admitted students? 2. What was the

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • January 2, 2006
• Blog / MIT Life

  MIT is easy if you study rastrology. Getting into awkward positions, at the Bank of London, with penguins.

  

  sea in Antarctic winter after living without food for 120 days. I set my ... classes, this was yoga for real people, not yoga for MIT students, and let ... . After yoga, I decided to go running for half an hour, which was of course

  • by Sam M. '07
  • December 11, 2005
• Blog / About Decisions

  The Check Is In The Mail As you know from Matt/Ben's blogs, the decisions are in the mail, or as they…

  

  office) and will be making their way to your mailboxes accordingly. (For ... , you may be one of the 12%. For those not in the 12% - do not despair

  • by Bryan G. Nance
  • December 10, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Some of the topics Here are some of my classmates' CI-M paper topics

  

  growth Demand for Coke vs. Pepsi Determinants of house prices in Newton ... the real estate market for condos Impact of Vioxx's downfall on

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • November 22, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Admissions Blogs A quick note on admissions blogging.

  

  're looking for admissions officer blogs, look no further than MyMIT, where you

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • November 6, 2005
• Blog / Academics & Research

  Nobel Prize Week An exciting time for research, both noble and ignoble.

  

  exciting time to be around MIT, because it is Nobel Prize week. For me, this ... for the Nobel in Physics; his work on the inflationary universe is ... Caltech, won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the inorganic chemistry

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • October 5, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Study Abroad Fair Learn about opportunities to study in another country (8 pictures)

  

  can't really read it, but the white banner in this picture is for ... (Cambridge-MIT Undergraduate Exchange) CIS (Center for International Studies)

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • October 5, 2005
• Blog / Athletics

  Marathon Sports The store has the word "marathon" in it, so it has to be good, right?…

  

  take my healthy lifestyle to the next level and train for the Boston ... for me. A marathon has 26 miles. Half a year has 26 weeks. Coincidence ... of use, and they're not intended for long distance running. I

  • by Mitra L. '07
  • September 13, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  Scenes From Admissions, Round Two What's going on in this picture?! Another installment of our new little game.

  

  always, points will be awarded for creativity, not just for the right

  • by Ben Jones
  • August 24, 2005
• Blog / MIT History & Culture

  G(e)e^ks

  

  American Gods. For the day's entertainment, I introduce you to the conecpt ... emailing lists for official announcements and such, have a "talk list", or "discuss list" for debates, flamewars, non-official announcements, and

  • by Jessie L. '07
  • July 15, 2005
• Blog / MIT Life

  Flashback A useless guide to MIT undergraduate housing.

  

  stands for "Interactive Introduction to the Institute," and it showcases ... downloadable video. If you can't find the video for a particular residence ... Lottery like this: I tied Baker and Burton-Conner for first and listed New

  • by Laura N. '09
  • July 8, 2005
• Blog / Events

  Making A Splash on July 4: The Celebration in Photos July 4th - A Photo Essay

  

  the day. And also, for more on July 4, check out Matt's Blog. Videos ... waiting for some BBQ. Jackie and Nikki share their burgers. Martijn

  • by Bryan
  • July 6, 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 ... motivations. Fun fact about yourself: I flew a jet (alongside a pilot) for about

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • June 28, 2005
• Blog / Admissions

  π Day

  

  the National Academy of Sciences? I was there for the public exhibition ... the meantime, thanks for all your thoughtful comments on the above

  • by Matt McGann '00
  • March 14, 2005