Planning a Visit to MIT :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Currently, I'm a junior in high school and I understand that I should at least take some time to visit colleges. Since I have all of next week to myself (Spring Break! :)), I was thinking of planning a visit to MIT and a few other colleges. I've talked to my parents about it and they'll be happy to take me there. Right now I just have a few questions.</p>

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<li><p>I've looked at the visitor info on the MIT site and there wasn't much aside from the times that tours will be scheduled. Is there anything else I should know before we go there? </p></li>
<li><p>On the schedule for campus tours, I see that there's an admissions info session. What's that about? I'm curious of what to expect. It seems like they might talk about things they look for during the admissions process.</p></li>
<li><p>Since I'm interested in electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) , would it be possible for me to visit MIT's EECS department? Will I get to see some of the things they're working on over there?</p></li>
<li><p>What are some things we can do while we're in Boston? Yeah, I know there's a lot to do in a huge city but I'm just curious. </p></li>
<li><p>Will I need to print a map of the campus in case we get lost? Is it easy for new people to get around the campus?</p></li>
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<p>[MIT</a> Admissions: Day / Overnight Visitsts](<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/youmit/staying_overnight/index.shtml]MIT”>http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/youmit/staying_overnight/index.shtml)</p>

<p>You might be interested in that. You can spend the night with an MIT student, or spend a day with one - get a better feel for campus/dorm life ^.^ I’d bring a printed map, but you could also get them at the tours office. I’d email the EECS office if you want to take a look around - but someone with a better idea might be able to answer that one.</p>

<p>[Boston</a> Duck Tours - The Official Website & Online Tickets](<a href=“http://www.bostonducktours.com/]Boston”>http://www.bostonducktours.com/)</p>

<p>^ As for the city, I recommend taking a duck tour. They’re lots of fun!</p>

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<p>The overnight visit section says in bold: “Overnights in February, March and April are only for students who have been admitted.”</p>

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<p>^ Ah, you’re right. It looks like it’s still possible to spend a day with a student, however, and if you have the chance in May or in the fall to visit, that might be worth doing too ^.^</p>