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usonian

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5. I recall applying to MIT and others.

Reply to lapfog_1 (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 22, 2024, 11:20 AM

Nov 22

I ended up at Tufts, where I got to teach astronophysics as an undergrad and my physics advisor got a Nobel Prize.

I had friends in Cambridge and environs and it was the early days of microcomputing, so we were all self-taught computer nuts.

Once we leave college, most of what we learn is self-taught (IMO, anyway) and kids should be learning to learn and not just querying the chatbot to get answers. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K [View all] usonian Nov 22 OP

They also compare SAT/ACT scores to local community JT45242 Nov 22 #1

good to know, thank you! msfiddlestix Nov 22 #3

That is the way to do it exboyfil Nov 22 #6

This is FANTASTIC News. Thank you. msfiddlestix Nov 22 #2

I applied and was accepted to MIT lapfog_1 Nov 22 #4

I recall applying to MIT and others. usonian Nov 22 #5