We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it.(100 words or fewer)

Although I generally blow off steam at the end of the day by surfing the web, I absolutely love to play bridge. The simple and elegant rules and the high amount of strategy required to succeed make it

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Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why? (100 words or fewer)

The department that appeals to me the most is Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, because I am an avid programmer. I have been coding from a very young age, and I still have not gotten bored

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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world's biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc.(200-250 words)

I have contributed to my community in various ways, mostly through various school projects. For instance, I have organized student math competitions, and designed the awards that are traditionally giv

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Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (200-250 words)

Although I spent my early childhood in the US, I have been living in a small country in Northeastern Europe called Estonia for most of my life. The entire country has a population of only 1.3 million,

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Tell us about the most significant challenge you've faced or something important that didn't go according to plan. How did you manage the situation?(200-250 words)

It is difficult for me to recall any “fire drill” type challenge, because these usually arise when a person must do a lot of work in a short period. However, my nature is one of a planner; I tend to j

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