Every child has heard it. "You have to clean your room because it's my room. You're just staying in it. You can't do what you want." Or after a fight with the parents they say "You're so selfish. I've given you so many things. But I bought them. They're mine. I can easily take them away." And then after one of those one of those fights, or when it's raining or snowing out, or when I need to clear my...

(I wrote this specifically for Johns Hopkins University, as they were the only place that asked for this) With a strong background in math and science, I was sure I wanted to go into engineering when I attended college. For right now I'm settled biomedical engineering or the like. But as someone with other interests, especially that of learning another language (I'm currently working on Spanish), I have been interested in studying abroad as well. For most schools, the rigor...

MIT is not on the common application, therefore they ask different essay questions, such as "what do you do for fun?" in which I wrote about going to this garage-like music venue to watch local bands perform frequently with friends. Other essays include ideas for a major and what world we specifically come from, which can consist of a unique personal story, talking about moving states or countries, family situations, a unique opportunity given to you, anything really. Just make...

Even though I got into the school of my choice, I really regret waiting until the last moment to submit my application. Especially since MIT does not use the common application and my other colleges I applied to did, I had to juggle putting information into two different application sites, along with keeping up with my school work and...

MIT does housing weird. When you first come on campus for orientation,...

I did not, not like...

For the love of god, get a job. Personal expenses are, well, expensive, so having...

You should always choose some reach schools, likelies, and safety schools like any guidance counselor will tell you. I wanted to go into engineering and live in Georgia so Georgia Tech obviously made my list. Cheaper state schools are usually a good idea to apply to, because if you get in there and nowhere else, at least the...