<p>thanks guys. but what about that old SAT. Do you think its going to be a factor. How should i go about saying i took it?</p>
<p>If you want, just write them a small note explaining that you were but a feeble, reckless freshman unaware of the consequences of taking SATs at such a young age. Remember to sound apologetic, but confident. Good luck!</p>
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Too badass.</p>
<p>1) Somebody asked if they should apply to a math/science school, would it better their chances?</p>
<p>Pro: Good math/science schools will have research programs and appropriate classes. Those will better your chances (if you take advantage of them, that is). Don't become a total geek, and do sports.
Con: RSI has taken one person from my school each year for the past three years. I was competing against good friends, and we were all very well qualified. I'm not sure if the quota is set in stone, so if you do go to a math/science school with really awesome people, don't be discouraged or anything.</p>
<p>2) Ghansel said not to worry until late March.</p>
<p>Yea... after you submit your application. Start thinking now about what you would like to research at MIT now. RSI will be lots of fun, but uhh... your primary interest should be the awesome research opportunity. They'll see that in your application.</p>
<p>"Don't become a total geek, and do sports."</p>
<p>?</p>
<p>I don't want to confuse anybody, this is frustrating. What I was emphasizing with the "don't be come a geek" thing is that everybody I met at RSI was really cool (oh god this sounds so lame, i hate college confidential). Eugenics? Anyway, you want to emphasize your love for science, but one way to show that you're an interesting person besides is through your activities. Like... music, journalism, and sports. I said sports because most people at math/science schools don't play sports, although it's good for your health and physical appearance. Okay I'm out of bad advice, bye.</p>
<p>You have to be careful about what sport you select. Be sure that your sport of choice strengthens certain muscle groups (specifically those in the pelvic and abdominal area) because those will certainly get a huge workout at RSI.</p>
<p>And you're probably going to need an SAT score, although the PSAT is officially more important. Aim for 2300+, which is the bottom cut that I saw at RSI.</p>
<p>Also, start building a natural tolerance for sushi and thick German accents. Talk about it in your essay (and change your name to something suggestive of eugenics, such as Gunther or Leonidas).</p>
<p>Yeah, you don't necessarily have to play sports. I mean, I don't do sports and delibly thought I was cool. But if you play Ultimate, RSI will view you as a commodity and might even give you a full scholarship.</p>
<p>Anyways, the bottom line is, sports are helpful but not necessary to be accepted to RSI. You need a minimum of basic knowledge about the workings and operation of treadmills, however.</p>
<p>I wouldn't bank on the full scholarship though. RSI awards very few of those, and they usually go to students from a top-ranked (almost always only #1) high school with an uncommon last name (read: NOT Chen).</p>
<p>Here are the rankings that they'll probably use:</p>
<p>Ahh, I now understand the reference to sports (but treadmills? hmmm... I'll have to dwell on the meaning of that one). </p>
<p>Concerning keeping your mind off of RSI post application submission, give up CC for lent (or better yet, advent!).</p>
<p>It also will really help your chances if you have a good dealer of general stimulants. You want minimal variance in quality with not too much regard to the price - and as you'll be in Boston, they should offer FedEx services. I recommend not to buy more than a few ounces of methamphetamine (about three days' worth at RSI) at a time lest sleep-deprived Rickoids hear about it and be tempted to converge on you like either blindfolded chairing practitioners from under E66 or a Fourier series of infinite degree (within its domain).</p>
<p>The best way to get in: be an internationally famous pianist/composer prodigy who finished with the undergrad curriculum. They seem to have a 100% admit rate.</p>
<p>Actually, in response to ghansel, I wouldn't worry too much about obtaining stimulants. A grocery store in the student center called La Verde's sells every legal stimulant known to man including semi-alcoholic lemonade and at least seven and a half illegal ones (rounding down, of course).</p>
<p>Several things to be careful about when applying: sounding too sophisticated, mentioning positive things about Princeton or Cal Tech (I'd be careful about Harvard too), and being Asian.</p>
<p>So it's just like college admissions really.</p>
<p>I demur; it might quite possibly be a beneficial factor to sound a tad sophisticated in your language. One should be sure to express everything as eloquently as possible while giving an air of haughtiness. The underlying tone of course, should couch both humility and respect. Only in finding the perfect balance between confidence, pride, and modesty does the applicant truly shimmer in the pool.</p>
<p>Someone asked earlier about a freshman SAT score that was <2200. I think that the admissions office would probably almost ignore that, given that your more recent PSAT score was strong. I doubt they would need a note explaining what happened freshman year. RSI tends to look for the better parts of people, and I'm sure they would not hold the score against you.</p>
<p>Another note, about schools and sports. I attend a large public school that isn't a magnet or math/science oriented school, and the only sport I played was JV tennis for two years. They are, IMO, definitely not necessary for RSI. Although I do think that if you are very good at a sport, it helps because RSI is looking for more well-rounded individuals.</p>
<p>Also, because of regional influences, it might be hard to understand your essays if you use r's. Be sure to replace every r with an h. Like so:</p>
<p>By heplacing these letteh's, the adcom will be able to identify with you and gain a favohable imphession. You'll definitely win bhownie points.</p>
<p>Sigh....Now that all the future rickoids are terrified.... (kidding, slightly)</p>
<p>What type of accent replaces every r with an h, by the way?</p>
<p>watah beah accent.</p>
<p>Oh snap......</p>
<p>guys i've seen ppl around here say ppl with less than 2200 SAT or PSAT getting in... i took SATs last saturday and obviously blew it >< is there still a chance? I've been in several MIT programs, so those should help =]</p>
<p>also if i bombed it, do i HAVE TO include it in my application to look bad?</p>