<p>How should I write my MIT essay 12b about: which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why?</p>
<p>I know specifically what I want to major in; how technical should my essay be? Should I write it the way RSI essays about the area you want and 3 interesting implication/3 problems you see in that area are written? To what degree should it be about my experiences?</p>
<p>Honestly, let them know simply what interests you. Think of that box as providing a background for the rest of your accomplishments, or the very least, a frame to bring it together.</p>
<p>If you want to write a technical essay, knock yourself out. Being knowledgable and informed about science is not usually a detriment in the MIT admissions process. ;)</p>
<p>Personally, I think it would be way more interesting to write about some problems in the field that capture your interest than saying "I've been interested in chemistry since I was five and my mom bought me a chemistry set" like everybody else.</p>
<p>Hey mollie, that was MY idea! Kidding kidding.</p>
<p>Yeah it's hard to make your answer to that question unique...</p>
<p>But then again it's only 100 words...how much can you say?!</p>
<p>or you could answer the question straight and say which department you like, and why its special or why it interests you?</p>
<p>When all else fails, just answer the question.</p>
<p>Special tip: do tell what you dep't you want to study in, do not tell what you want to be when you're graduated.</p>