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In Real Life Matt and I are in the process of putting together a "Meet The Bloggers" party.…
For those of you who will be attending CPW, Matt and I are in the process of putting together a "Meet The Bloggers" party. Here's the description I just submitted to the events crew: You've spent the last 6 months -
Blog / Admissions
Share the joy
six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising ... Institute (RSI) -- sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, MIT ... earn money to pay for my expenses and spent time with family and friends -
Blog / Athletics
Refactored
bated breath. Where have I been? Well, for the past ten minutes, I was ... morning we had our weekly staff meeting, a good chance for all admissions ... might be helpful for you in the future). Quick news update: I have -
Blog / Admissions
Ups and downs and extras
for EA will be extended to accommodate things. Also, Grommit (where ... ") definitely works. Note that for some of these lists, we do only ask for your top N items, so for those you should make a judgment call about which -
Blog / Admissions
camer-AHHHHH! redux
before heading off for greener pastures, did have a nice photo and blog -
FAQ / QuestBridge
Do I have to submit a math/science recommendation with my QB application?
science teachers to write one for you. If you are selected as a Quest -
FAQ / Life and culture
What programs does Office of Minority Education offer?
The MIT Office of Minority Education (OME) provides a home base for many of MIT's underrepresented minority students. OME's mission is to promote academic excellence, build strong communities, and develop -
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the Koch Institute?
The Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Cancer Center, is a state-of-the-art cancer research facility as well as the hub of cancer research on the MIT campus -
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Does MIT offer club sports?
welcome. Please check out each club’s individual website for more details. -
FAQ / Academics and research
What are GIRs?
foundation for study in your major. In your second semester, you might add -
FAQ / Academics and research
Can I test out of some classes by taking Advanced Standing Exams?
Advanced Standing Examinations are one way to earn credit for MIT subjects outside of the classroom itself. If you're confident that you've already mastered introductory coursework at MIT, then you can take an ASE to -
FAQ / Life and culture
What kind of student support services are available?
support for MIT students. Whether you're struggling with a pset because of -
FAQ / Life and culture
What kind of study abroad programs are available?
Interested in studying abroad for an academic year in the U.K. or a semester in South Africa? Want to improve your foreign language skills by spending a summer in China or heading to Spain during the month of January -
FAQ / Life and culture
How many students play sports at MIT?
With 33 varsity sports teams, MIT is the largest DIII athletics program in the nation. About one in four MIT students join a team during their time at MIT. For students who want to stay active but who don -
FAQ / Academics and research
What are Psets?
If you're interested in MIT, you have to learn a little bit about psets. Problem sets are the backbone of our teaching in many subjects; for many, problem-solving is the essence of the MIT education -
FAQ / Transfer
Does MIT offer transfer credit?
If you're admitted, you can expect to receive credit for subjects of study that are substantively equivalent to corresponding MIT subjects. If your academic record doesn't appear to merit credit in a certain subject -
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2.009 LIVE BLOG 2025!!!!! ft. Veronica P. '27 and Taylor L. '29 !!!!!!!
Year capstone course for Mechanical Engineering. Seniors spend the -
Blog / Art, Literature, Music
an unsolicited review of the whitney biennial (not really a review just stuff I liked)
for years, ever since I learned that they’re host to (almost) all of the ... , with a different overarching theme each time. It’s known for 1) focusing ... favorites, in no particular order! PS sorry in advance for the terrible -
Blog / UROP & Other Research
We Stan Matt Parker i'll try not to mention the parker square
student (at least, for a high school student). But I remember sitting in ... before. For example, I asked these questions when I was learning about how ... missing the exact right words for this, but to put it frankly: Calculus felt