11-7-11

I have sent the last thing to Questbridge - my final rankings. I removed Rice University from the list, because I am so passionate about MIT that I would rather have an opportunity to apply regular (assuming I don't get in early) there than be accepted  and bound to Rice. There was a hiccup in this process. Unrest in my family kept me from filling out the form until Friday (my fault, I know), and Mr. Villa will be absent until Thursday. Thankfully, Mr. Satarino gave Mr. Correa permission to go ahead and fill Questbridge's binding contract out as my counselor. However, most of today's class was dedicated to my thesis (shocking, I know). Mr Correa and I both agree that Psychoneuroimmunology is a more promising topic that transportation solutions. He told me he would re-contact Dr. Maute, an alumnus from TAG that may be able to assist me as a mentor. I read a fascinating (long) article on the American Psychological Association's (APA) website about the relationship between the immune system and stress. I think I will enjoy this topic much more than transportation of the future.