Add information for midterm exam

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+# Exams
+
 ## Midterm
 
+
+The midterm exam will be Thursday 10/24 from 7PM - 9PM.
+Rooms:
+- If your last name begins with A-L, please go to room 32-123
+- If your last name begins with M-Z, please go to room 34-101
+
+You may bring in 1 "cheat sheet", with writing on both sides, written or printed in any manner that doesn't require specialized instruments to read.  Don't worry about cramming formulas: we'll give you ones you are likely to need.
+You will not need a calculator! 
+
+The make-up exam will be on Friday 10/25 from 8AM - 10AM.  Please mail [email protected] if you plan to take that exam.  (If you have already contacted me, I have you on my list.  I'll mail you when I have a room assigned for that exam).
+
+> If you need special arrangements due to a documented disability, please contact [email protected] right away.
+
+The exam will cover:
+- Lectures 1--8
+- HW 1--3
+- Project 1
+
+The homework and project are the best definition of the scope of the exam. Additional problems below. Note that we don't have practice problems directly relating to Project 1 or Lecture 7, but that does not imply they will not be covered on the exam.
+
 - [Practice Test](/assets/exams/exam1/6_7900__Practice_Exam_1__Fall_2024.pdf)
 - [Practice Test with Solutions](/assets/exams/exam1/6_7900__Practice_Exam_1__Fall_2024_solutions.pdf)