<p>You did rsi at mit and are now researching on nanotubes which i can only READ from books?.. Good luck anyway.. I think you're a sure in at Caltech with your researches if you apply!</p>
<p>thanks for your compliments... but the competition for internationals is beyond cutthroat ><</p>
<p>Anyway these are my prospective ECs for the Common Application forms.. pls give me your opinions.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Scientific Research
-Science Mentorship Program: Conducted research on anti-fungal products at local polytechnic
-Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology Youth Research Program: Conducted research on biosensors and nanoporous materials
-Promising Young Researcher (selected to present on Young Researchers' Nite)
-Nanyang Research Program: Conducted research on memory devices at Nanyang Technological University
-Nanyang Research Program Gold Award
-Completed self-initiated project in school on peritoneal dialysis
-IEEE National Science Symposium Best Poster Award
-Science Research Program: Conducted research on mesoporous materials
-Research Science Institute: Conducted research on titania nanotubes at Northeastern University
-(I am trying to form a science research society in school and will be participating in more science fairs)</p></li>
<li><p>Community Service
-(not totally confirmed, but I am possibly leading an awareness program and a fund-raising program)</p></li>
<li><p>Career Guidance Club
-President
-Organized Careers Forum in school
-Organized Work Exposure Program in school
-Started Careers Quiz Blitz in school
-Merit Award</p></li>
<li><p>Red Cross Unit
-Singapore Red Cross Youth: Sergeant
-Excellence Unit Award (Gold)
-Community Service Award (Gold)
-Quartermaster
-Founder's Day Squad
-Certified First-aider: volunteered first-aid service in various school and external events</p></li>
</ol>
<p>5.School Spirit
-Peer Support Leader
-Provided guidance and support for juniors during orientation
-House Committee</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Journalism
-(not confirmed. could be editor-in-chief of school's economics and current affairs magazine)</p></li>
<li><p>Foreign Exchange
-Southeast Asian Youth Conference Facilitator
-Helped organized inaugural ^
-Engaged foreign students on ways to improve the educational system in their countries</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Any opinions? Also, there's not much space, so how do I talk about my science research?</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>You could attach a separate brag sheet to list ALL your activities.. That's what most people do.. Or base your essay on your researches.. What you've overcome, difficulties, relate to real life, nothing is given.. It's just my opinion.. I myself is a novice in these things.. </p>
<p>Actually am an international here too.. My mum's a singaporean.. Should have gone there for my studies so MAYBE i would have chances for some research.. Now i think i stand no chance of getting into any of HYP!.. Just wanna let out my thoughts.. Sorry..</p>
<p>Apply to Caltech too, because i think you deserve a place there.. Hehe.. I personally love Caltech too..</p>
<p>any opinions on my ECs??</p>