<p>I guess I'm going to have to come clean. There are only 2 reasons I might not go to MIT if I got in. First is that I would want to go to grad school there (is this a good reason not to go undergrad???) and second is that I have quite a few reservations about the MIT ladies. I'm a very flirtatious guy and I really like being around outgoing girls who aren't afraid to strike up a convo with a guy outta nowhere. After reading some profiles on MIT's site, i just don't really get that vibe from the girls, not to mention the reports of being able to count the hotties on one hand. A good deal of my satisfaction in school comes from socializing with girls. Does this make MIT the wrong place for me even though I'm in love with math? Is it realistic to hook up with the girls from other schools in Boston/Cambridge?? Someone please clear this up for me.</p>
<p>A-hah. That's really funny. Because one of the draws of MIT for me are all of the attractive nerd (re: virginal) boys that I can corrupt. Bwahaha. Kidding.</p>
<p>Actually, I've always gotten the impression that, especially at MIT but certainly at all of the top schools, brains and beauty go hand in hand. I know that Randy Milholland from <a href="http://www.somethingpositive.net%5B/url%5D">www.somethingpositive.net</a> has done a few talks at MIT, and he's always commented on the quality of the ladies. I've always thought that most women at MIT are very pretty.</p>
<p>And even if they aren't drop-dead gorgeous, I think each and every one of the girls at MIT will certainly be brave enough to "strike up a convo with a guy outta nowhere"--you don't get into MIT without being intelligent, passionate, and outgoing. And if you only want the physically attractive type of girl, then I believe a trip to the pre-teen section of your local library is in order--maybe after reading a few Ramona books you'll learn a lesson most people learned in 6th grade.</p>
<p>But acrimony aside, really, don't worry about it. College is college, and people are people, and no matter where you go there will be wonderful human beings to share good times with. Plus, Harvard is approximately three bus stops away, city life isn't restricted to people who go to MIT, and if I get into MIT, there will OBVIOUSLY be at least one hot girl there (Ah-hah-hah).</p>
<p>Those are just my two cents, for whatever they are worth!</p>
<p>Although I do find this post slightly offensive and stereotyping, I guess I'll respond with a few things.</p>
<p>Firstly, like JLP said, the people that go to MIT are more well-rounded than stereotype says. These people are going to be interested in more things than their bifocals and test tubes. Secondly, remember that Boston is the largest college town in the United States, with 50 colleges in the city limits, 1 college for every square acre of land. If you're really that worried about socializing, there are plenty of other colleges at which to find easy girls, and I won't name them because I don't want to be attacked.</p>
<p>If you think the only people you're ever going to socialize with at MIT are people from MIT, then maybe you're not as hot as you think you are.</p>
<h1>1-If you want to go to grad school here (MIT), the best way to get in is to do undergrad here. More MIT undergrads are admitted here than anywhere else.</h1>
<h1>2-Don't let girl worries be the reason you don't come here. Yes, it is true that the girls here might be a tad below the national college hotness average, but, as JLP said, physical attractiveness is not what you should be really concerned about. All the girls here are nice and outgoing, not stuck in work and afraid to socialize.</h1>
<p>Good luck on your applications everyone!</p>
<p>Go to Stanford</p>
<p>haha, sad part is i have the same qualms about MIT guys.
sorry if that makes me a terrible person, but I think of myself as outgoing. I like to dance and party a lot, and I'm not sure how I'd feel surrounded by gawky guys with their heads always in a book. MIT kids seem cool, but in a different, super-intellectual way...I'm thinking that I'd like to be able to meet some <em>normal</em> people in college. I'm sure there are many exceptions, but even so...so many of the guys there are Asian, and probably want nothing to do with a white girl like me, and so many seem the anti-social type....</p>
<p>emmittisgod-what's your view of people at Stanford?</p>
<p>Considering their admissions criterion, I'd say MIT looks for much more well-rounded and personable students than the average tech school. The required interview shows this. Of course, at every school there are the introverted socially-inept bookies that got in solely based on academics, but at MIT, they don't even constitute a majority. You hear of Caltech harboring kids like this, NOT MIT. There is definitely something quirkier about the MIT undergrad than, say, the classic Harvard student. I mean, look at their history of hacks; how many other schools have such unhindered traditions?</p>
<p>To tell the truth, applying as one of the "MIT females", I held similar reservations for the male student body when first deciding where to apply. Simple deductions from this board alone about the number of applicants who ARE concerned about the social scene should show you that you won't be alone in seeking fun on the weekends. I think anyone can fit in at MIT. There isn't one type of crowd (preppy, dorky, eccentric, etc) that pervades the social scene, but a uniting love for the maths and the sciences. You'll do fine.</p>
<p>And if I get in, make that two, JLP :)</p>
<p>i did visit MIT, and sadly it fit the stereotypes i had heard, even exceeding some. (it prolly didnt help that there were about 5 smoking hot girls on my harvard tour) it was opening day at MIT, and the star wars shirts were out. luckily, thanks to the cambridge exchange, you can take up to half your classes at Wellesley ;)</p>
<p>I think that no matter where you go, there will always be a few people amidst the crowd that are just gorgeous. I know there's at least one beautiful boy at Stanford, Caltech (ESPECIALLY at Caltech... oh my god.), University of Chicago, and Princeton from my school's past few graduating classes. </p>
<p>That being said, there are A LOT of Asians at MIT. At least that's my impression. Check out the Cheerleading website... half of the squad is Asian! It's really cute, though. Asian cheerleaders with "MIT" emblazoned across their chests? Awesome. Actually just the idea of an MIT cheerleader makes me laugh. But they're good!</p>
<p>Consider yourself counted, pebbles! We should make a list, haha.</p>
<p>lol! isn't it great how many top-notch schools are crammed into that area?</p>
<p>don't choose a school based on stereotypes. choose a school for your personal feelings. you'll find those good looking and outgoing girls at any school</p>
<p>MIT cheerleaders were labeled as "The World's Smartest Cheerleaders" lol</p>
<p>leely-Just that they're in general much better looking than MIT people :)</p>
<p>I know, I know, I should be stoned. But, come on, they live on the West-coast!</p>
<p>Actually, I think it was the MIT cheerleaders who labeled themselves that...</p>
<p>But, they sure are funny:
"I'm a beaver-you're a beaver-we are beavers all,
and when we get together, we do the beaver call,
e to the u du dx, x dx,
cosine secant tangent sine,
three point one four one four nine!"</p>
<p>haha!</p>
<p>isnt it 3.14159?</p>
<p>Yes 3.14159, then
Integral, Radical, m-u dv,
Slipstick, sliderule, M-I-T!</p>
<p>lol I LOVE this cheer!</p>
<p>oops, typo.</p>
<p>I meant ..159.</p>
<p>many apologies! :P</p>
<p>so is that the mit fight song the tour guide was telling me about?</p>
<p>Speaking of pi, how many digits does everyone have memorized? It was a big competition sophomore year at my high school and I got up to a silly number, but now it's around 80... after that I wouldn't trust myself. Really after 5 you don't NEED to know it, of course... but it's still fun and oh-so geeky.</p>
<p>EIGHTY!?!?
wow</p>
<p>Heh. You only memorize it if you want to pretend like you're cool. I mean it's pretty pretentious. </p>
<p>But it's no harder than learning lines for a show--you can sit down and do it in two hours if you REALLY wanted to. But rightfully so, most people don't.</p>