The Freshman Application: Complete Blog Archives
"The State of the Mail: Opened & Processed"
by Matt McGann '00 | January 24, 2008
It's time to check MyMIT to make sure we have all the pieces of your application
"Paul's Top Ten Common-Sense College Application Tips"
by Paul B. '11 | November 19, 2007
Patent pending.
"Supplemental Materials"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 29, 2007
Answering questions about extras beyond the formal application.
"Order of Operations"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 18, 2007
In what order should your application be submitted?
"Advice On The Essay"
by Ben Jones | September 25, 2007
The rules are simple: write your own.
"Time To Have A Sit-Down With Your GC."
by Bryan Nance | September 24, 2007
Can we tawk?
"What should I be doing now?"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 28, 2006
Tips for regular and early applicants.
"Admissions advice from someone who's been there"
by Jessie L. '07 | November 17, 2006
I've been working on my grad school apps lately, when I'm not busy with other stuff. I bet that a...
"Writing Workshop"
by Jess K. '10 | November 12, 2006
I just wrote an entire post and my browser crashed. dfsdfksdfojfoajwefoiajdwf.
"On Supplemental Materials"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 24, 2006
Further information about application supplements.
"Application Advice v2.0"
by Laura N. '09 | October 20, 2006
How to survive the application process without losing your mind.
"Remember to Breathe"
by Bryan O. '07 | September 17, 2006
Chicken Soup for the Applicant's Soul
"The Number Game"
by Bryan O. '07 | August 02, 2006
A few words of advice before applying to college.
"General Advice"
by Mitra L. '07 | February 19, 2006
Application advice for HS juniors and sophomores, inspired by a student's question
"Deferred?"
by Bryan Nance | December 13, 2005
Shameless thievery from a colleague's blog topic (sorry Matt).
"We Wear Matching Hats"
by Anthony R. '09 | December 06, 2005
Very nearly one year ago, I wore the hat you're all wearing this week.
"So, you're applying to college."
by Anthony R. '09 | October 30, 2005
If you're applying early (to MIT or elsewhere), you're probably nearing the tail end of your paperwork. If you're...
"Application advice"
by Laura N. '09 | October 30, 2005
Read this. Now. It's important. Promise.
""I've Got 99 Problems... Admissions Is Not One""
by Bryan Nance | October 21, 2005
Really 52, but who's counting? I know that you love numbers, stats and checklists, so here's a checklist for the ages.
"How to do everything wrong and still get into MIT, part deux"
by Mollie B. '06 | October 07, 2005
The case study of someone else you wouldn't expect to have gotten in
"Myth #1: "On my Admissions application, I shouldn't say I plan on applying for financial aid""
by Daniel Barkowitz | August 27, 2005
The truth about need-blind admissions and merit-blind financial aid.
"You Can't Make MIT Love You If You Don't..."
by Mitra L. '07 | July 26, 2005
my advice on application essays (updated 7/29)
"How to do everything wrong and still get into MIT"
by Mollie B. '06 | July 15, 2005
Perfect SAT scores and #1 class ranks are so last millennium.
