The Application

Welcome to the topic that most applicants lose their sanity for.

Standardized Testing

Yes, we know how evil CollegeBoard is. No, it doesn't matter even if they gave you a 2401 on your SAT. Admission is not offered on the basis on the SAT if it is reasonably above what is reasonable. No need to puke on the test date and stink up the center.

Interviews

Thou shalt not email-bomb your interviewer if a reply is not received within a week.

Thou shalt not take your unicycle to the interview.

Thou shalt not attempt to impress your interviewer by listing the number of awards your school gave to you when it never did. They always know.

Thou shalt not lie.

Thou shalt not use profanity in the interview.

Thou shalt not spill coffee on yourself(or worse, your interviewer),

Thou shalt not try and force your interviewer to agree on the Best MIT Blogger.

Thou shalt not assume that your interviewer reads the blogs and talk about "That entry".

Thou shalt not assume that your interviewer cares about your choice in footwear.

Thou shalt not take your 'rents along for the interview.

Thou shalt not talk about the mechanized toothbrush you built that helps your doggie maintain that perfect smile.

Thou shalt not attempt to make friends with your interviewer's doggie. Really.