Up late studying, or a new parent? Sometimes life calls and we don’t get enough sleep. But five hours of sleep out of a 24-hour day isn’t enough, especially in the long term. According to a 2018 study of more than 10,000 people, the body’s ability to function declines if […]
These can be professional skills, areas of expertise, personal qualities, or any relevant experience. Also, consider any impressive accomplishments from your past or career goals that speak to your commitment to the field. Think of ways to out-do the other candidates. How do you answer what sets you apart from […]
Here are 10 intangible skills that will set you apart in your job search Exhibiting Optimism. Being Kind. Being Intellectually Curious. Developing a Strong Work Ethic. Possessing Empathy and Self-Awareness. Having Integrity. Being a Person of Your Word. Having Good Follow-Up Skills. What makes you stand apart from other candidates? […]
In most cases, the alumni conducting the interviews are given very little information about the applicants they will meet with. More often than not, interviewers will only have a prospective student’s contact information, and will never see their application or essays. Do college interviewers have access to your application? The […]
59.5 percent. Data show that 59.5 percent of college students in the United States were women in spring 2021, while 40.5 percent were men. Overall, US universities and colleges saw 1.5 million fewer students compared to five years ago, with men decreasing by 71 percent. What percentage of college students […]
Specifically, a recent study of master’s and PhD students in programs across the world, spanning a variety of disciplines, found that 39% of graduate students reported having moderate to severe depression (Evans et al., 2018). How stressful is graduate school? According to a survey by the American College Health Association, […]
A normal engineering student should sleep as much as a normal person should. I think it’s about 7–8 hours but it depends on the person. I know if I can get a solid 8 or 9 hours each night of the weekend, I can function on 7.5 on weeknights without […]
They are engineers and artists, scientists and humanists, philosophers and thieves – though they mostly studied engineering whether they wanted to or not, and some really did not. Yes, there are nerds at MIT. Are people at MIT nerds? MIT students are said to be nerdy, mostly male, socially inept, […]
The answer varies wildly among students. On average, the time spent on work per week is between 23 to 34 hours (source). In this post, I’ll describe my (also wildly oscillating) weekly routine. How many hours a day do MIT students study? A typical course would have class 3–5 hours […]
When competing for a spot at MIT, it’s normal to wonder if your social media presence will impact your chances for admission. Nevertheless, MIT admissions officers avoid looking at applicants’ social media accounts. Does MIT look at social media? According to Chris Peterson, assistant director of MIT Admissions, his office […]
Unlike many other schools, MIT does not send “likely letters” or do “signings”, nor do our coaches have discretionary “slots” which they may fill. Prospective athletes to MIT are subject to the same rigorous, academically-focused admissions process as all other applicants. What can help you get into MIT? To get […]
Wrong. Early Decision, different than Early Action, is not offered at MIT. Schools that have Early Decision programs require enrollment upon early acceptance. Can you get rejected MIT early action? In comparison with last year, the total number of early action applicants is up from 8,394 (representing a 13.9 percent […]
MIT Professional Education is pleased to offer the Professional Certificate Program in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence. MIT has played a leading role in the rise of AI and the new category of jobs it is creating across the world economy. What should I major in to work for an […]
MIT EECS consistently ranks top by the U.S. News and World Reports and is known globally for its world-class faculty creating the best possible education, which is based on their innovative and award winning research. What makes MIT Computer Science special? MIT’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department is consistently […]
MIT scores better than Caltech across three of the four indicators in the USA rankings: research, diversity and internationalisation, and employability. However, Caltech outperforms MIT in learning experience, claiming the title of the best school in the USA for learning experience. Is MIT the best school in the world? MIT […]