<p>Who cares, all you can do is apply and see what happens!</p>
<p>So from what I've been reading in the other threads, it seems like SAT scores and such are basically only a way to get your foot in the door, of Ivy League colleges at least....so my question is, is this similar to the admissions process at RSI? Does admissions only look at SAT scores to see if you are qualified, and then to you're demonstrations of your passion for science as the true ticket in? I know none of you actually decide admissions for RSI, nor are you mind readers, but your opinions would be appreciated! :)</p>
<p>lol, yes, but I really want to go, and I'm afraid that every little thing could hurt my already appalingly low chance of getting in.</p>
<p>i definitely feel the same way corinao</p>
<p>Haha, I'm sorry if that sounded mean...we really just don't know how you get in. </p>
<p>That being said, my opinion is that test scores aren't that important. And yes, showing passion for science is definitely key. But how they pic the 50 or so U.S. students...I have no clue. Obviously a lot more than 50 were extremely passionate.</p>
<p>I think I'll give up on trying to decipher RSI admissions! But it does seem that everyone has pretty amazing test scores...or if they don't they have two NIH grants...:)</p>
<p>Hm. I'm not too worried about RSI anymore. I'm confident that my recs will be awesome. Plus, I'm starting an independent research project (with my bio teacher as my mentor! That is, if he agrees...) soon! And there isn't anything else I can do anyway... so we'll just wait. :)</p>
<p>Anyway, I'm applying to Governor's School, which is binding. And if I'm qualified for RSI I'm probably qualified for Governor's School... So basically I wouldn't be able to go to RSI if I got in since I would rather apply to both programs than just RSI. Doesn't that suck, though? :</p>
<p>What will the Governor's school do to you if you don't go??</p>
<p>kill him... r u from NC?</p>
<p>I'm sure Gov's School can't MAKE him go...like what are they gonna do if he gets into RSI, take him into custody? lol, I never did understand the binding stuff (like ED)...</p>
<p>Well (I think this how it goes) ED is a binding legal contract... so you're not supposed to break it. Plus, once you get accepted to your ED school, they basically tell everyone "back off this student is mine" and they expect you to withdraw your other apps. Meaning your college choice is basically now just your ED school and if they find out you broke the agreement by not withdrawing apps...bad things could happen. Anyways....</p>
<p>I doubt (but of course have no clue) that there will be any real consequences for you if you decide to go to RSI instead... Either way it would be a nice dilema to have ;).</p>
<p>That sounds drastic...good thing community college (for me) is nonbinding :)</p>
<p>Um... you could always pretend you didn't get the governor's school acceptance form if you got into RSI :-P. Just kidding... but really, what could they do to you? Kidnap you?</p>
<p>wow, the RSI thread is on the second page. Bump.</p>
<p>Ya '07!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>Mrs. D, the president of RSI, said in her speech at the opening convocation that hundreds of 1500+ (old SAT, I'm an RSIo4) applicants were denied. I don't think a high SAT score will get your foot in the door.</p>
<p>Nghi, I got a 2040 on the new SAT 1(690M). Are you saying that this score, even though it won't help my application, won't really decrease my chances of admission to RSI??? Also, I heard that the PSAT is the only standardized test that RSI really gives much weight to since every applicant has to have a score reported. Will I high PSAT score(80M) negate a low SAT score? Thanks!!!</p>
<p>They said that a high score will not get your foot in the door, not that the PSAT/SAT isn't used at all. They mention on the website itself that low scores must be compensated for with extraordinary talent or so.</p>
<p>Anyway, about the Governor's School thing... In NJ, each school can only nominate one male and one female for each GovSchool (except for the arts, because the arts always have to be different like that =P). In my school, we have to apply to the guidance department for a GovSchool. From the applicants, the guidance department chooses the one male and one female to nominate. However, they don't want to waste a nomination, so you have to sign a statement when you apply saying that you will go if you are selected and that you are not obliged to attend any other program that will conflict with GovSchool.</p>
<p>Don't get hung up on test scores... there will be plenty of people who are rejected in spite of their perfect or near-perfect scores. Just chill and be confident in your abilities as a student and scientist. Remember that being accepted or rejected by RSI doesn't fundamentally change you as a person... people seem to lose sight of that easily.</p>
<p>theoneo, it sounds like the problem comes from your school more so than from the Governer's school. I bet that if you got into Gov's school and RSI, I bet RSI would definitely talk to your school and get them to let you go to RSI.</p>
<p>How many didn't go to RSI last year that got accepted? I know Hamid couldn't for visa reasons. Anyone else?</p>
<p>Tiffany Ko didn't go, nor did Raghu.</p>