<p>How much does being a finalist for isef multiple times help in admissions for mit and other top schools. thanks</p>
<p>Depending on the State you are from this can make a big difference or none at all.
(e.g. none at all: TX/NY/MD/MA/CT big difference: most mid western states)</p>
<p>Representing your state seems to carry a lot of clout (as compared to
just being on the delegation).</p>
<p>MIT and Caltech care more about the hours spent on the research activity that earned you
a seat at the ISEF rather than the ISEF/awards you may have earned.</p>
<p>Most of the other top schools seem to care about your awards.</p>
<p>and what difference does it make for an international who represents his/her country at the ISEF…</p>
<p>intnl == big difference – since you are representing your country :)</p>