If I become a finalist in the google science fair, will it give me an edge over others?

<p>Will it increase my chances for admission for an international student to colleges like harvard, mit and stanford?
also, to what extent can it affect my application?</p>

<p>It will certainly help your application stand out among the others- you would have demonstrated a strong interest in science and technology and a willingness to work hard. But if you’re looking at those schools or any good schools for that matter, keep in mind that good grades and great standardized test scores cannot be substituted by a Google Science Fair qualification. </p>

<p>Nevertheless, I encourage you to participate in competitions like these to develop an interest in engineering and science, which will help you in your studies and college as well.</p>

<p>yes, this is exactly the type of things the most selective colleges want to see.</p>