"EA Deadline: Your Questions [Updated]"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 31, 2009
With the Early Action deadline fast approaching, I'll try to answer some last minute questions.

"Yes,The New App...It's Really Here"
by Kim Hunter '86 | August 19, 2009
Or Why This Year's App is "Cooler" Than Last Year's.

"Stay Tuned"
by Snively '11 | July 14, 2009
Liveblog, coming your way

"The Waitlist, 2009"
by Matt McGann '00 | May 13, 2009
Within the next few days, we plan to make waitlist offers to complete the Class of 2013.

"The Value of Creativity"
by Chris S. '11 | April 06, 2009
Sí, se puede.

"Some reflections"
by Stu Schmill '86 | March 29, 2009
Post decisions, a few thoughts.

"Admitted Students Meetings..."
by Kim Hunter '86 | March 24, 2009
I hope you'll attend the event near you.

"More Information on the Waitlist"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 17, 2009
Further details for waitlisted applicants.

"For the Admitted Students"
by Chris S. '11 | March 16, 2009
Welcome, Class of 2013!

"For the Not Admitted Students"
by Chris S. '11 | March 16, 2009
I just wanted to tell you a story. It has a moral, but you don't have to accept it if you don't want to.

"This One is for the Families..."
by Kim Hunter '86 | March 12, 2009
...but applicants can read it as well...

"Regular Action Decisions: Saturday 3/14"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 09, 2009
We will post RA decisions online on Saturday at 2pm... or probably a minute before.

"February updates"
by Matt McGann '00 | February 24, 2009
Midyear grades and more.

"EA Telethon"
by Snively '11 | January 15, 2009
EA Students, This One's For You!

"Avoid spelling errors!"
by Matt McGann '00 | September 25, 2008
The most commonly misspelled words I see on MIT applications.

"Waitlist Wrap-Up 2008"
by Decisions | June 24, 2008
This afternoon, we notified the 64 students remaining on the waitlist that we do not have any more room in...

"Waitlist Update"
by Decisions | May 20, 2008
The Waitlist Committee has finalized decisions and has emailed all waitlisted applicants.

"Waitlist News"
by Matt McGann '00 | May 12, 2008
Within the next week, we plan to admit approximately 35 students from the waitlist.

"From the eyes of a newly minted EC"
by Bryan O. '07 | March 31, 2008
A flashback++

"Reflections"
by Stu Schmill '86 | March 28, 2008
Some thoughts on the admissions process, both to those who were admitted and those who were not.

"Q&A for the Waitlisted"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 20, 2008
Some (hopefully) helpful questions and answers for waitlisted students.

"Welcome to MIT, Class of 2012"
by Paul B. '11 | March 18, 2008
Welcome home.

"After the Storm"
by Paul B. '11 | March 17, 2008
Thoughts about decisions from someone who's been there.

"Admitted"
by Decisions | March 15, 2008
A forum for students who were admitted.

"Waitlisted"
by Decisions | March 15, 2008
A forum for students who were waitlisted.

"Not Admitted"
by Decisions | March 15, 2008
A forum for students who were not admitted.

"Eye Of The Storm"
by Ben Jones | March 15, 2008
Reflections in the brief moment between the last hours of selection committee and the release of decisions.

""Hey Guess What Guys!""
by Snively '11 | March 15, 2008
That's what!

"One for sorrow, two for joy"
by Paul B. '11 | March 14, 2008
Never surrender your dreams.

"How MIT and the Freshmen Admissions Process Helps Me See Clearly"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 14, 2008
You and I have a cataract.

"Online Decisions To Be Released This Saturday"
by Ben Jones | March 09, 2008
Only a few more days of waiting...

"Where's My Stuff?"
by Matt McGann '00 | January 11, 2008
We're still processing many, many documents. Don't worry, be thankful.

"Admitted"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 15, 2007
A forum for students who were admitted.

"Deferred"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 15, 2007
A forum for students who were deferred.

"Not Admitted"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 15, 2007
A forum for students who were not admitted.

"Early Action Decisions"
by Ben Jones | December 10, 2007
Coming soon to a web site near you!

"You Complete Me"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 15, 2007
What makes an application complete for Early Action, and related Q&A.

"Waitlist"
by Matt McGann '00 | May 17, 2007
We have admitted 20 waitlisted students.

"Admitted Students Update"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 20, 2007
Some news & notes for the Class of 2011.

"Waitlist post"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 20, 2007
Some Q & A about the waitlist.

"MIT Admissions 2007"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 17, 2007
A quick look at this year's admissions.

"Take Deep Breaths :)"
by Bryan O. '07 | March 16, 2007
Deep breaths.

"Online Decisions To Be Released This Saturday"
by Ben Jones | March 12, 2007
Instructions on how to receive your decision online.

"The Mystery Of The Missing Application Tracking Portlet"
by Ben Jones | March 03, 2007
A quick clarification.

"MIT Idol"
by Ben Jones | February 22, 2007
A selection committee fantasy.

"Missing Pieces"
by Matt McGann '00 | January 24, 2007
Check your application tracking.

"What Is Your LΔ?"
by Bryan Nance | January 18, 2007
What about heart? What about determination? What about resilience?

"Because one story just isn't enough"
by Keri G. '10 | December 14, 2006
My tale of being admitted. Laugh. Cry. Both. Neither. All of the above?

"More For Deferred Students"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 11, 2006
FAQ and advice.

"Early Action"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 09, 2006
A summary of this year's early action admissions process.

"Admissions process reflections from a crusty Junior"
by Melis A. '08 | December 05, 2006
Try not to bite all of your fingernails off.

"If You Wish To Receive Your Decision Online..."
by Ben Jones | December 01, 2006
...please read this entry!

"My First Full Reading Day"
by Ben Jones | November 08, 2006
So far you're all awesome, of course.

"Admitted From The Waitlist?"
by Ben Jones | May 16, 2006
If you were admitted from the waitlist, you should now be able to see the Admitted Students Portlet in your MyMIT account. Go sign the MIT '10 guestbook!

"Waitlist, Etc."
by Ben Jones | May 09, 2006
Oh, boy, I feel like I have so much to tell you guys and yet things keep intruding upon my...

"Waitlist"
by Matt McGann '00 | May 09, 2006
MIT admitted some applicants from the waitlist today.

"Waitlist post"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 27, 2006
Answers to waitlist FAQs.

"The Only Answer I Have"
by Ben Jones | March 23, 2006
"Just a couple of sentences."

"It's More Than A Job"
by Ben Jones | March 17, 2006
Thoughts On The Eve Of RA Decisions

"It's All About The Process"
by Bryan Nance | March 17, 2006
Take a moment, then get back in the game.

"Won't Be Long Now..."
by Ben Jones | March 17, 2006
Some pictures to tide you over.

"Checking In"
by Ben Jones | March 15, 2006
Not much to report, but you wanted a new entry... :-)

"Selection = Finished"
by Ben Jones | March 11, 2006
Wow.

"Admissions Updates"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 07, 2006
Online & postal decisions, matching Pell Grants, and reading continues.

"Pi Day = Mail Day? Too Early To Know"
by Ben Jones | February 21, 2006
No official mail date yet.

"Howdy From The Middle Of RA Selection"
by Ben Jones | February 19, 2006
It's Sunday at lunchtime and we have a bit of a break, so I thought I'd say hi.

"Regarding The Tech Article"
by Ben Jones | January 18, 2006
Some clarifications.

"For Deferred Students"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 17, 2005
Some advice and answers.

"Followup To Mailing Disaster"
by Ben Jones | December 14, 2005
Answers to your questions from my last post, regarding the recent mailing of EA decisions.

"What's Up With The Mail?!?"
by Ben Jones | December 14, 2005
Honestly, I'm not entirely sure. But I'll tell you everything I know.

"Decisions Beginning To Arrive"
by Ben Jones | December 13, 2005
How are you guys doing?

"Countdown To Mail Drop"
by Ben Jones | December 09, 2005
I'll update this post over the course of the day as we get closer to mailing the letters.

"Selection notes"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 07, 2005
A brief update from selection.

"What I Have Learned From The Early Decision Process At MIT"
by Bryan Nance | December 06, 2005
Here are some of the things that impressed me.

"From The Midst Of Selection"
by Ben Jones | December 05, 2005
A recount of EA selection committee.

"Selection?"
by Anthony R. '09 | December 03, 2005
They're selecting the earlies...

"Reading folders"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 30, 2005
A little bit more on evaluating applications.

"Some notes for applicants"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 25, 2005
Thoughts for both EA & RA applicants.

"Bye Bye Weekends, See You In April"
by Ben Jones | November 13, 2005
I have a love-hate relationship with reading season.

"More About Reading"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 12, 2005
...based on your questions!

"The Reading Commences"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 10, 2005
The applications are in, and now we're reading them.

"Supplemental material"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 19, 2005
How to and when to send in supplemental materials.

"Quick update"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 01, 2005
A short entry, a quick link, and I become Seth Cohen.

"You Make The Call"
by Bryan Nance | September 09, 2005
So you think you've got what it takes to admit the Class of 2010 to a highly selective college or university? How hard can it be?

"The Waitlist"
by Ben Jones | May 10, 2005
This is not an easy entry to write so I'll just keep it short. No waitlist this year.

"Two Sides Of The Coin... For Us Too"
by Ben Jones | March 15, 2005
Watching the people who didn't get in receive their letters is as heartbreaking for me as any acceptance letter is happy.

"The DHL Fiasco"
by Ben Jones | March 14, 2005
I really want to thank those of you (you know who you are) who turned this wrong into a right.

"In The Mail"
by Ben Jones | March 11, 2005
Well folks, the time has come. The letters are in the mail.

"The Best Laid Plans..."
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 10, 2005
So, this morning we delivered all of your financial aid letters to Admissions. Some of them are letters identifying what...

"Decisions Mailed, Tuition Announced, The Return of More Questions Answered, and Opening and Closing Doors"
by Daniel Barkowitz | March 08, 2005
So, it has been incredibly busy in my office. As you now know, decisions will be mailed by the Admissions...

"Decision Mail Date: March 11"
by Ben Jones | March 05, 2005
Hang in there guys, I know this is a crazy stressful time.

"Quick update"
by Matt McGann '00 | March 01, 2005
I guess the folks who staff the phones in MIT Admissions received lots of calls today, with many references to...

"RA Selection Day 8 & Beyond"
by Matt McGann '00 | February 26, 2005
On Selection Day 8 (Thursday), I wore a skinny tie, and worked with Mari and Prof. Patrick Henry Winston. Winston...

"Selecting from 10,439 applications and a dozen ties."
by Matt McGann '00 | February 16, 2005
We received 10,439 applications this year, about the same as last year's 10,466. Down the line, the statistics are nearly...

"Don't believe everything that you read"
by Matt McGann '00 | February 08, 2005
Someone emailed to me a funny post from one of those rumor-filled college admissions discussion sites; this one made me...

"Likelihood"
by Matt McGann '00 | January 19, 2005
mit_hopefulgirl asks, "I was wondering if MIT actually sends out "likely admit" letters for RD applicants before the actual deadline?...

"The mail, and more"
by Matt McGann '00 | January 04, 2005
Happy IAP! Today's events (sadly, I missed the Experimental Chocolate Truffle-Making, and am currently missing the OrigaMIT Paper Folding) I've...

"Clarification On Last Post"
by Ben Jones | December 17, 2004
I was really just trying to say that when I look at your names in these threads, I don't see scores or grades.

"There Is No Formula"
by Ben Jones | December 16, 2004
A formula would take the human component out of our process, which is perhaps the most important part.

"More on deferrals"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 15, 2004
So, if you've been deferred, you may be asking, "What now?" First, you should know that at MIT, a deferral...

"Everyday Is Like Sunday"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 12, 2004
While there's no delivery of post today, I can assure you that the good men & women of the United...

"Late Night Thoughts On You Guys & This Whole Process"
by Ben Jones | December 11, 2004
Each of you is going to make the world a better place, whether or not you go to MIT.

"EA Letters Are In The Mail"
by Ben Jones | December 10, 2004
You are an incredible group of people, both academically and personally.

"Selection Day 2"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 04, 2004
With a difficult day and a half of selection behind me, I'm looking forward to watching "The Incredibles" tonight and...

"Selection"
by Matt McGann '00 | December 03, 2004
Quick update: Right now, the "committee room" (room 10-100, converted for the purpose) is very quiet, but in 2 hours...

"Some people call me the space cowgirl"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 21, 2004
More reading going on here tonight, after a yummy Super Burrito and horchata (yummy Mexican drink). I wanted to tell...

"P(Happy Chanukah)"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 17, 2004
This morning, a productive time reading 8 (mostly excellent) applications. This afternoon, a less productive time dealing with bureaucracy. Unfortunately,...

"App Reading In The Western 'Burbs"
by Ben Jones | November 14, 2004
The little towns west of Cambridge are filled with history and charm, and are surprisingly accessible from MIT.

"The reading season begins"
by Matt McGann '00 | November 06, 2004
I came into my office on Friday and guess what was waiting for me? That's right -- the first completed...

"BoA & Restricting"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 25, 2004
I'm sitting on my couch with my friend Jeff (who, after graduating with a Bachelor's and Master's degree from MIT...

"First read"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 24, 2004
Welcome those of you who have just joined us! I encourage you to read all the posts from the beginning,...

"Green Monsters"
by Matt McGann '00 | October 21, 2004
Giant celebrations in Boston/Cambridge last night for the Red Sox' big comeback victory against the Yankees in the American League...

"Keg of worms and phytoplankton"
by Matt McGann '00 | September 07, 2004
I'm at home now in Hampton Bays getting ready for the first of my fall meetings this Sunday in Plainview,...