<p>That's why it was suggested to go to Oregon...
Obviously some people get into RSI from Oregon, so if you are in Massachusetts and afraid of getting rejected, you should move to Oregon, and then because of where you live you willhave a chance of getting in to RSI, even with marginal qualifications like randomperson.</p>
<p>"marginal qualifications"!!??
Wow. . .how smart are RSI people? - his test scores are perfect, and 15 AP's?</p>
<p>research means doing a research project. it doesn't have to be "prestige like RSI" to be useful for your application. RSI is useful a. for the rigorous application criteria help you know where you stand and b. for the facilities and resources that might be better than what you can access working on your own or at your local college. an internship at a company may be research, if it's the good sort, and not the "clean my glassware, lab *****!" sort.</p>
<p>and yeah, enough of the "omg i want to come from a state where v. few people get in, it must totally be easier!" it reflects the number of applicants from each state, more than anything, which depends at least as much upon the population there.</p>
<p>Yeah, except for VA and MD (because they both have at least one science powerhouse of a school), the number of people per state basically correlates with population, so the acceptance rate is the same state to state as it is nationally.</p>
<p>And fewfdsagdsag, I didn't win any major awards until November of my Junior year. I did win a few awards at local science fairs and had been doing them since 7th grade. And I took a lot of college math classes too.</p>
<p>fewfdsagdsag--- um... feel the sarcasm??</p>
<p>haha.</p>
<p>ok. . .yeah. . .i'll shut up now. . .</p>
<p>Woah, guys, I'm not supposed to be the "scary" example here. I hadn't done any research before coming to RSI (excluding non-serious high school stuff, like "humidity vs. daily temperature variation" - how original! - and experimenting on the preschool kids we're allowed to test :-P) I hadn't taken nearly as many courses as y'all, either, nor had I qualified for USAMO. Give it a shot, see how it goes, and as Jenny [an RSI tutor] would say, "Don't worry."</p>
<p>Here's a question for you all:</p>
<p>On the application where it asks for PSAT scores, did you list your highest in each section or just the ones from the same date? Thanks very much.</p>
<p>Well, most people only take the PSAT twice, doing much better the second time around than the first time (since they are a whole year apart, and I don't know of anyone that takes it too seriously the sophomore year). But I would still list it all from the same date.</p>
<p>I sound really stupid... but what's RSI?</p>
<p>There a "what is RSI?" thread a few spaces down on the MIT board.</p>
<p>ppierce34, sorry for the late reply, but yes i do know danny silk.</p>
<p>Yesh, RSI people are very bright. I myself applied for this program this year, but did not get in.</p>
<p>You may PM me for my stats, but I'd say your chances are slim. Keep in mind that many RSI applicants are IMO champs and have taken part in strenuous research projects.</p>
<p>However, since you're from Phillips, Andover I think you should consider what other have said. Indeed, this is an excellent opportunity to experience the whole application process. I for one, learned one important lesson about applications through applying for RSI:</p>
<p>START EARLY. Yes, teachers at my school are very busy with senior recommendations and sometimes summer programs slip their mind. I kept on checking in on them, but my friend did not and sadly he did not send an application for it was incomplete.</p>
<p>Good luck with getting into RSI. You're chances are not super high, but then again, you never know.</p>
<p>There is one major secret I know of that I guess could help applications. I'll decide to let that out or not when the RSI 2006 thread comes up in late October though....</p>
<p>Nah, don't. It would ruin the originality/indivuality of all the applications.</p>
<p>You're right, perhaps. It's not THAT big of a deal though. By the way, Mr. Layman, are you a rickoid?</p>
<p>I am hoping to get into RSI 2006, but you can call me a Rickoid if you want. I'd be really flattered.</p>
<p>Ah, by the way Zogoto, you should take the honors of starting that RSI 2006 thread RIGHT NOW ! :). I'd reallly appreciate that also.</p>
<p>haha starting it too early will probably result in its death.</p>
<p>Well, for whoever started this thread-just remember that getting into a prestigious summer research program does not determine the rest of you life and neither does going to the most prestigious college. People still do amazing and groundbreaking research at universities and colleges that aren't considered "prestigious" but anyway, good luck w/ applying</p>