<p>it would be horrible if they based things purely on SAT scores considering that SAT scores aren't reflective at all of the type of researcher you are. Sure, a 1600 may show that you're pretty intelligent, but then again, i'm sure RSI receives hundreds of applications from high scoring candidates. how do they differentiate from the fakers and those with a real passion? that's where the essays come in.</p>
<p>my current project or just researching in general? 9th grade, 7th grade respectively</p>
<p>it doesn't matter if you have research!! franken got in with no research experience!! they also reject some with research experience <em>coughsadeyesmecough</em></p>
<p>I hope my research experience would be beneficial to my chances...I wonder whether they have preferred topics... For example, I noticed a lot of Intel ISEF and STS winners are nanotech projects. I guess some judges like hot topics...</p>
<p>lol for my sake i hope the topic itself doesn't affect ur decision, but rather the depth of research and knowledge of ur topic</p>
<p>Assuming all 1000 people apply.</p>
<p>I feel so left out. I applied there for Humanities. I'm like the only one, it seems. I would love to do some psychological and behavioral studies at Harvard or MIT. I hope they look at this as an asset. LoL. Plus i've got my intel level research program in school and class. Aside from that, just the usual-- 4 APs by junior Year, an accelerated student, some great ECs, including being an EPA Certified Lead Sampling Technician (did an internship/research in some of NYC's lead infested minority areas (slums)) I don't think i'll get in--honestly. But, worth a try, it seems. Heck, my PSATs were 190.</p>
<p>Humanities? That's not real science! ok...just joking.</p>
<p>But seriously though, I am sure a lot of judges/admission officers feel the same way, which is probably why it is harder for these people to get in and why Intel STS/ISEF have few social science winners.</p>
<p>Yeah, it ****es me off. A study in psychology is much more practical than discovering a new dimension in Quantum Physics. Plus, the behavioral sciences overlap. I put Cognitive Neuroscience, so biology is a given in that. =]</p>
<p>Here's a question, is there a rigourous, nonheuristic based formalism underlying modern psychology? I believe there isn't. Additionally, I'll have you know that you're thinking of string theory, not quantum physics. I wouldn't be able to even cover a fragment of all the technology that is only possible as a result of modern physics.</p>
<p>"I'm currently a sophomore taking AP biology and physics, I'm thinking about applying for RSI next year, but I'm not taking any science courses next year because of scheduling problems. Also, I have not done any research so far, although I'm planning on doing some over the summer at my local college. Are my chances basically nil right now? I'd really like to do this, so I'm starting research now, but I'm guessing it may be a bit late? My SAT/PSATs are just the norm, 1400-1500 range, maybe higher if I study more."</p>
<p>do the research for the sake of humanity and your own curiosity. if you're doing it for college or rsi, they'll see right through you. the rsi adcom are very experienced. Heck, even as a rickoid, I can't say what a perfect candidate is because there is no such ideal. Live and have passion in your life :)</p>
<p>So any last-minute advice before I fire my application to CEE today?</p>
<p>buena suerte?</p>
<p>Yep, I guess there's nothing to do now. Thanks, wrathofgod.</p>
<p>nothing to do but sit back, relax, and wait for that acceptance letter (trying very hard to be optimistic here!!) on pi day.</p>
<p>Heh... pi day? I thought it was on the 31st?</p>
<p>newyorker, how about something like modeling information distribution (in a social network); that'd be cool too.</p>
<p>edit: pi day = 3/14</p>
<p>on the RSI website it is indeed posted that decisions are mailed on the 31st. However, looking at the CC board from last year it seems as though decisions are mailed somewhere in mid march (last year specifically on the 13th)</p>
<p>anyone celebrate (or ever heard of) e day? just a thought</p>
<p>how would that be possible? 2.71? Lol unless you take out the 1 and just think 2.7, in which case it has already passed.</p>
<p>yeah, two digits just doesn't bode well. Though, I guess 2/7 @ 6 pm would work.</p>
<p><--- is gonna fail the calc BC exam</p>
<p>lmao i thought e was 2.17</p>
<p>now thats why i didnt apply to RSI</p>