Chance me for RSI?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi,
Female junior from CA.

Standardized tests:
Math II: 800
Chemistry: 800
Haven’t taken the SAT or PSAT yet, but I expect to get above a 1540 on the new SAT.

STEM Courses:
AP Calc AB: 5
AP Chem: 5
AP Computer Science (with Data Structures): 5
AP Physics C
AP Calc BC
Honors Biology

GPA: 4.1

Programming languages:
Python: Advanced, preferred language
Java: Advanced
Linux/shell: moderate
LaTeX: moderate

Previous research experience:
I’ve done one (chemistry) major science research project for my 9th and 10th grade years, the awards are all for that project. I have a patent for my work on that.
I also worked at a biotechnology startup last summer doing robotics and automated systems.

Awards, etc.:
-Intel ISEF finalist
-Second place at Intel ISEF
-China Association for Science and Technology special award at ISEF
-Featured in an article in Popular Mechanics
-Grand prize/best of championship @ the local science fair, also first place in my category
-First place award from local branch of the American Chemical Society

Non-science ECs:
I’m a cellist, I do some competitions and played @ carnegie hall last year. I also do Model UN.

I’d really like to know how realistic it is for me to get into RSI. It’s been one of my biggest dreams since freshman year. Thank you!

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I guess if they reject you then system is rigged. I can’t think of a more qualified candidate. Well, unless they want to introduce some equally smart students to research, who didn’t have prior exposure or opportunities like you did.

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Hi I would love to go to RSI. Did you get into the program? Knowing if you were admitted would give me helpful insight into what is required and what kind of student is accepted. Thanks!