CPW is for Parents too…really!!
For our newly admitted students, the time is rapidly approaching when we will welcome them to campus for the first time as members of the Class of 2015. We’re getting ready to welcome lots of their...
View Article“How to CPW 2012”…a Guide for Parents
Much of Boston and certainly the ladies in the sorority house where I live are preparing to celebrate Marathon Monday tomorrow but for those of us in the Admissions Office the weekend is more about...
View ArticleTime Flies…
I’ve found myself being reflective recently about a lot of things. A simple walk home across the bridge counting the Smoots as I go brings all kinds of thoughts to mind. This happens every summer as...
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Admitted Student Gatherings
Hi! I’m Brenna Heintz, one of the Admissions Counselors here at MIT. Now that I’ve finally emerged from my first season of reading applications, I’m excited to start meeting all of you! Kim was kind...
View ArticleCPW 2013…The Parent Experience!
Much of Boston and certainly the ladies in the sorority house where I live in Boston are preparing to enjoy the marathon on this coming Monday but first we are getting ready for Campus Preview Weekend...
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“There is No Place Like Home”
This is the time of year where goodbye posts are pretty common on these blogs. While I am not leaving the Admissions Office I too have a goodbye post to share with you… When I was an undergraduate at...
View ArticleClass of 2018 Spring Welcome Events Come to Your Area
I hope you’re all getting excited for Campus Preview Weekend coming up in April (sign up now)! Since I know you just can’t wait to meet other new MIT admits I want to let you know about some exciting...
View ArticleCPW 2014…The Parent Edition
One would think that after seven years in this office I would not be as excited about the start of Campus Preview Weekend (CPW). Yet, after all this time, I never cease to be thrilled to get to finally...
View ArticleInterview Tips from an MIT Educational Counselor
Please note that, as of August 2018, our process for assigning interviews has changed (though Kim’s observations on the interview and our interviewers remain helpful). A description of the current...
View ArticleBut What Are They Really Looking For?
Last week I started working at the MIT Alumni Association. It was difficult to leave my job in admissions since I have really enjoyed working with my admissions colleagues and the incredible alumni who...
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