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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Visit Report by natk4

Visit to Massachusetts Institute of Technology in October 2007 by natk4
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since May 19 2007 with 7 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Very well done. Admissions office speaker was a recent MIT graduate with a degree in Biology and a minor in Spanish. Gave a great presentation.

Campus Tour: Yes - Also well done. Tour guide was a senior in civil engineering.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Friendly campus.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Very welcoming.


Appearance of Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
More urban than I expected.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
3 - Good
3 - Good
A little tired looking.


Dormitories:
Didn't see.


Security/Safety:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
Cambridge is a little sketchy.


City/Town/Community:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Boston is a great college town.

Campus Visit Notes for Massachusetts Institute of Technology


Visit Description:

Great info session and tour -- got a good feeling from MIT.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Stayed at the Hotel @ MIT. Great location and wonderful amenities. A little pricey though.