<p>@SeeTheDawn
Thanks for the tips :)</p>
<p>@Kuamhaam
No problem, sorry for my typos and lack of clarity, I just noticed them. I wasn’t p;aying attention while typing, I guess.</p>
<p>How far back should I list my awards? I’ve heard as far back as 7th grade but my friends (who got in) told me not to…
And should I list my club activities from middle school? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>They say they don’t want any awards from before 7th grade. Other than that, do what you think you should do. If you trust what your friends say, since they got in, by all means, listen to them. If you’d rather try a different approach, then that’s up to you. Good luck :)</p>
<p>I submitted my application today… now I wait.</p>
<p>I did the same. I had trouble doing it. I’m so afraid, and I haven’t even been to discovery day yet.
I think this application process is going to age me several years. But all I can do now is wait, right?
Good luck, Yerhs!</p>
<p>Good Luck to you as well.</p>
<p>I wish you all well. Our child applied last year. Lots of helpful information on here so I want to ‘pay it forward’.</p>
<p>Good luck to all of you and ask away if you have questions about the application process. At some point there will likely be a NCSSM Class of 2016 Results thread so that as the decision come, you can support one another.</p>
<p>T</p>
<ul>
<li>we are class of 2015.</li>
</ul>
<p>But we look forward to the thread and results</p>
<p>I’m getting more and more nervous! :)</p>
<p>Hello! I have just found your thread and was wondering if anyone knew how competitive CD 3 is. Please help me out!</p>
<p>I’ve started a group for the NCSSM Class of 2015 finalists. Join!</p>
<p>Hi
I will be part of class of 2015 and I am kind of not sure whether to join or not. My highschool is ranked fairly high, and is filled with many good students and teachers. However, as I have advanced quickly in the fields of math, I will not have enough courses to take to last until senior year. I am very happy with the high school I am in, and have no problems socially or academically, but my main concern is that should I stay in my high school and stay as topper or come to NCSSM and be in middle of pack. Unless I am one of the top students in NCSSM, there is a fair chance that I will land up in ChapelHill where I can go even from my high school. Should I spend 2 years away from home if outcome is kind of same?
There is lot of hype about NCSSM about its research etc but I am not sure how effective it is and whether it helps college admission.
Can you please share your and other student’s experience?</p>
<p>@star00
Hey!
Class of 2016
I REALLY want to get in (but who doesn’t I guess)
Anyway, I’m applying next year for several reasons: I have been at the same Small private school since 1st grade 
Right now I’m basically just like floating along, getting high honors, taking what limited classes are available. I basically live in a bubble, along withe the other 160 people in our high school.
I want to go to Ncssm to meet new people, experience new things, actually CHALLLENGE myself in learning, I want to be able to take marine biolOgy and other unique sciences but our school doesn’t offer them.
I’m definitely not trying to discourage you from applying or gOing but you seem like you already have all those things! Plus, your current school could probably get you into a better college than being “middle of the pack” at Ncssm.
It all depends on what you REALLY want.
You might end up going to chapel hill either way, but the experiences you have along the way will make the difference in whether or not you made the right choice.
If you want to read a great article that talks about the Ncssm experience here is the link!
[Volatile</a> and Decentralized: NCSSM and how it saved my life](<a href=“Volatile and Decentralized: NCSSM and how it saved my life”>Volatile and Decentralized: NCSSM and how it saved my life)</p>
<p>@Prettysparrow</p>
<p>hey, im a guy from the class of 2014. you probly wont get the experience u r looking for unless u get into the top like 30 or in ncssm. to be honest, ncssm may not be the best place for most people. now let me provide a short analysis of the challenges u may be looking for:</p>
<ol>
<li>a challenging environment</li>
<li>a challenging course load</li>
<li>a challenge to get enough sleep</li>
</ol>
<p>if u only meet condition 1, then it may be better for you to stay at your school and make your own opportunities. lead your friends and other people who share similar interests and participate in science/math competitions and fairs that can provide such an environment. here’s a list of competitions that you may be interested (note that this list is limited and only contains stuff i can think of off the top of my head):</p>
<p>Science (note that u can still do math stuff in these science comps and fairs):
- NCSAS
- regional science fair -> NC science fair -> ISEF (also note other associated fairs)
- Conrad Spirit of Innovation Awards
- Toshiba/ NSTA ExploraVision
- Intel STS
- Siemens (there r multiple siemens competitions, all of them have excellent prizes)
- JSHS
- BioGENEius
- iGEM
- Google science fair
- Chem Oly/ fma/ USABO</p>
<p>Math:
- Moody’s Mega Math Challenge (applied math stuff)
- ARML
- State math contest
- mandelbrot
- USAMTS
- duke math meet
- AMC/AIME/USAMO/IMO
- Charleston math meet
- duke math meet</p>
<p>meh…probly missing a lot of stuff…so yea…(the slots for these competitions is coveted and secretly held by mostly research kids, especially Rchem-ers. try them out for a year and see. also, give dem unprepared Rchem-ers a run for their money at these fairs)
anyways if u meet both conditions 1 and 2, u r set to compete for the top 20-30 spots at science and math. glhf. dont kill yurself. try to make friends (making GOOD friends is tough if u r trying to compete with them), cause when the competition heats up, it’s always nice to have someone u can trust</p>
<p>if u meet all 3 conditions, smath is the place for you (except the 3rd condition can be met by simply staying up later at your home school… -_-)</p>
<p>anyways…good luck future juniors, and srry i couldnt ■■■■■ u more on fcbk</p>
<p>dis guy knows what he’s talkin bout</p>
<p>do rchem and competitions and stuff</p>
<p>also smath has a long history of competitive gaming, and taking part in e-sports is a way of making relationships in research; u might even meet some plat or diamond people; this is a good way of training 4 less sleep</p>
<p>srlsy tho if u don’t get into rchem, u can always try one of the other research classes like r-comp sci; they still have opportunities to few things like iGEM or conrad by working togethr with other kids (usually from rchem…)</p>
<p>@urwon96</p>
<p>loldran…cant figure out who u r…especially since u seem to know who i am</p>
<p>When I was applying to specific schools I had an extremely hard time finding resources that answered specific questions. The two best I found are listed below…Good luck!‘’</p>
<p>[Boarding</a> School 360 | Boarding School Guide | <a href=“http://www.boardingschool360.com%5B/url%5D”>www.boardingschool360.com](<a href=“http://www.boardingschool360.com%5DBoarding”>http://www.boardingschool360.com)</a> </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.boardingschools.com%5B/url%5D”>http://www.boardingschools.com</a></p>
So, what should I expect for NCSSM discovery day? What I would mainly like to know what will be on the math test?