INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure the torn area is cleaned off with isopropyl alcohol first. Cut a patch out of an old shirt or another cloth. Use super glue and weigh the patch down for at least 6 hours, if possible. This patch isn't as durable as plastic or rubber patches, but it will hold up until you can make more repairs. Clean off the damaged area, then lay the tape flat over the hole. You will be able to use the mattress for the night, but the tape will loosen over time. Replace it with a stronger patch when you get the chance. If you use tape, make sure you clean the tape residue left on the mattress when you try to patch it later. A glue gun can plug small leaks, but be careful not to let the gun touch the mattress. Warm up the gun, then hold the tip above the hole. Slowly move the gun over the hole until it is filled. The glue gun can melt the mattress, so keep the tip away from it.

SUMMARY: Create a patch out of clothing when you don't have plastic. Temporarily seal holes with duct tape. Use a hot glue gun to seal small holes and tears.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Draw a cross in the circle for the guidelines of the face. Note that the body should only be a little larger than the head, and should be at a slight angle away from the head. Keep the intersecting point of the cross-lines close to the center of the head. Sketch two circles for the eyes and a half circle for the nose. The eyes should be positioned over the horizontal center line, and should be at equal distance away from the vertical center. The nose should be on the vertical center line and below the eyes. Sketch a small circle for the mouth area covering as well the nose area. This circle should be below the eyes, yet should completely cover the nose and overlap the bottom of the head circle. This includes the legs and tail. The front legs should be two slightly curved lines coming off the front of the body oval, starting about three-quarters up and extending to the bottom, pointing away from the angle of the body. The back legs should be two arrowhead shapes attached to the bottom of the oval. The tail should be a curved line sticking out from the bottom back of the oval. The back of each circular paw should be attacked to the leg lines. Draw two inwardly curved lines from either side of the head to either side of the body, forming the kitten's neck. Draw thicker shapes around the leg lines and tail line to fill out the limbs. Add curved lines to the front of the paws to look like toes. Add a "W" shaped mouth connecting to the bottom of the nose. You can also "roughen" the overall outline of the kitten with small, jagged strokes, creating the impression of fur. Add more details like the fur lines and the pattern of the fur color, if desired. This can include stripes or other details. Use any color you'd like, but make the mouth area slightly lighter so that it stands out. If you added stripes or patterns, color those a separate shade, as well.

SUMMARY: Sketch a circle for the head and an oval for the body. Draw the face. Add the mouth. Draw lines for the extremities. Add the paws as circles. Connect the head with the body. Draw the basic outline of the kitten. Erase the unnecessary draft detail. Color the kitten.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wait for the main screen to appear. " " Click "Apply." If a compatible resolution was chosen, the screen will revert to these settings (If the resolution is incompatible, select another resolution). Select "yes" if the settings are accurate, otherwise continue changing the resolution until the desired effect is achieved.

SUMMARY: Turn on the computer. Ensure that no other programs are running. Move the cursor over "Start" (or the Microsoft Windows logo) from the lower left hand corner of the screen, single click, and hold the mouse button down to view other menu items. Select "Control Panel. Locate the heading, "Appearance and Personalization," then select the sub-category, "Adjust screen resolution. Click "Resolution" and wait for a drop-down slider control to appear. Drag the slider up or down until the desired resolution is selected. Wait for the system to ask if the settings are acceptable.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You have two options and MIT shows no preference for either one. Take the test with which you are the most comfortable. The SAT or the ACT and 2 SAT subject tests: one in math and one in science. The TOEFL as well as 2 SAT subject tests: one in math and one in science. The second is recommended for students with lower English-speaking skills. MIT offers no ESL courses; therefore, a TOEFL score of 600+ and 100+ is recommended for the Paper Based Test and the Internet Based Test, respectively. For students residing in countries that do not offer the SAT or ACT, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will not be penalized. Log onto MIT's website to start the process. You will create an online profile and go from there. In early September, start your application. December 10th is the deadline to contact your interviewer; January 1st is the deadline to apply. In late March, decisions will be released. This is with an MIT alum whose name you will receive via your MIT account. But remember: You have to contact them! Due to capacity issues, only a limited number of interviews are available and only in certain regions. If you live outside the US and your interview is initially waived, you will be notified if one becomes available. Skype interviews are a possibility. Discuss with your Educational Counselor (EC). Requesting an interview will not ensure that you get one. If it isn't possible to provide you with an interview, it will not be held against you.

SUMMARY:
Take the tests. Complete the application. Schedule an interview.