what is looked at… SAT…science fair???
<p>From what I've heard, the emphasis is on scientific achievement. Many of the people accepted have already done some research at a lab, or done something else that the AdCom's view as scientifically creative. There's probably a million threads on the topic. CC's search won't let you search for RSI (too short of a word), but use Google and include "inurl:collegeconfidential.com" in your search string and you'll find a wealth of information.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: I didn't attend RSI so all my info is second hand from other people on CC</p>
<p>You have to be one of the top 100 (or whatever the number is) students in the country.</p>
<p>Science far? No, try child prodigy</p>
<p>hahaha
wait so research in a lab...for WashU and SLU and publications...do they count???
because I did papers on the effect of a lysine mutation on the structure of the ELL protien...that causes leukemia...among other toipics...</p>
<p>Wow.. if you've done that research and written the papers before your senior year, then you have a serious leg up on most other applicants. Thats all I can say - you'll get better advice/comments from RSI alums</p>
<p>i'm a sophmore..I will be a junior next year...
I am entering my project with Professor Eissneberg on the mutation of the ELL protien in science fair INTEL
hope it does well and i'll have a chance....</p>
<p>Westernmass, I am by far no child prodigy, but I still got into RSI. I think publications give a real edge. One student has 3 publications and that is what got him in. Personally, I was a Siemens Westinghouse Regional Finalist, and I think that helped significantly.</p>
<p>But yes, research in a lab is what counts, and mo123, I think you should continue doing what you're doing and apply next year. RSI is very selective, around 80 people get in out of 2400 applicants.</p>
<p>thanks!!!
so i would have a chance if i did more research???
because I have done research all summer through the STARS program</p>
<p>when are rsi applications due?</p>
<p>You just need to be one of the top who apply. The beauty is that most people don't have a clue what RSI is. It's still hard, but not nearly as hard as most people think.</p>
<p>"1,200 applications, selects a total of 110 applicants - 75 from the United States and 35 from abroad"</p>
<p>I think there are usually less than 110 people...This year there is 89 but actually nvm I forgot that Caltech is included next year.</p>
<p>yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
wait if i get a 240 psat..b/c i got 230 this year without trying does that help???????</p>
<p>Of course.</p>