<p>I don’t think the mathcounts will count since it was before high school. They generally look for very advanced course loads (multivariable, Linear Algebra), strong achievements in research, and outstanding competition performance. I had the same scores you did (plus 2300 SAT) and got rejected (though from a competitive state).</p>
<p>It’s really impossible to “chance” people for RSI. There are tons of amazing people who get rejected. Just put down everything you have for your science and math classes, any extracurriculars, and competitions. There’s no use in worrying about those–most of them are already done, and can’t be changed. What you can change, however, is the impression you make with your essays. I really think that the essays are the distinguishing factor. You want to show that you have a lot of passion for science/math, and that you have some idea of what you want to do. They’re looking for people with potential, I think. Good luck!</p>
<p>^ pakkingpalb…too nice…you dishonor your name</p>
<p>^though she did redeem herself with the pakkingpalb-ish post to start the 2013 thread :P</p>
<p>Has anyone here mentioned MIT Primes?</p>
<p>How important is programming? Because I have zero programming skills, but the deadline’s not till January, so I could learn…</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>Hello everyone, I would be pleased if you chance me out for RSI. By the way, I am a U.S Citizen living in a different country and my native language is not English.
SATI: Math= 800, CR= 700, W=720
SATII: Math II= 800 Physics= 800
Weighted GPA= 5.0/5.0 & 88/100 average (It may sound low but there have been people who got into Harvard and MIT with 87ish averages) My school is one of the most prestigious schools in my country.
Class Rank: In top %10 with a class of 550 (20sh out of 550).
Courses: IB Higher-Levels: Math, Physics and English Literature, Standard-Levels: Geometry, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Theory of Knowledge, World History, French and my native language’s literature course. In my school, we are being taught the national curricula of courses as well, such as math. There is no such course like Algebra II or something. It is just integrated.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Small Basic, Visual Basic, TI Basic, Intermediate knowledge of Java and beginner knowledge of C#.
Harvard Summer School: Physics B
Elected to represent my school in National Physics Olympiad (unfortunately the exam is on April 
)
Editor of school science magazine
Working as part-time job in an engineering company
Established a research team and participated in national science fair. (I dont know if the project report is worth attaching)
Top percentile in SBS (functions the same as PSAT in my country) and been awarded with %100 scholarship from my school.
I also have legacy from MIT (I dont know if that is worth mentioning) and rec letter from an MIT prof.
I have received my teacher rec letters and they seem awesome. </p>
<p>Achievements not related to science: </p>
<p>Interviewer on school newspaper
Elected as the best speaker in school and participated in an international prestigious conference
1 year of school theater club
1 year of school volleyball team
School debate team
I have established a community service club of 60 people. We have done lots of things for aggrieved people with strict opportunities and helped schools in rural areas.</p>
<p>I hope I didnt forget anything. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Hey, sorry to cut in here, but I just tried to sign up for an RSI application account and I got an “access denied” error message. Is anyone else having this issue?</p>
<p>@atomicmango see pakkingpalb’s post above…that pretty much covers it. Honestly everyone at RSI was shocked to get in, from people who didn’t know Olympiads existed (heh, me) to IBO winners. No one thought that their qualifications were enough, so just apply and be honest. (And as I have been reminded) Don’t stress, because it won’t help you any.</p>
<p>Hey guys I know most of you won’t reply but I just wanted to know, how was it? And I read what they said on their website and stuff but from some one who actually went there, how was it? did u guys like it?</p>
<p>Standardized Test Scores</p>
<p>SAT
Math-750
Reading-750
Writing- 790</p>
<p>ACT</p>
<p>English-36
Reading-36
Math-35
Science-35</p>
<p>SAT Math II-800
AP Calculus BC-5
AP Biology-5</p>
<p>(PSAT scores aren’t in yet)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars
All Three Years:
Science Olympiad
Model United Nations
Future Problem Solving</p>
<p>(I did Academic Challenge for one year and Key Club for two years)</p>
<p>Research subject- physics
experience- I am currently taking an online research course where you conduct an original research experiment. You go through the whole research process - writing a review of literature, developing a hypothesis, conducting the experiment, and making a presentation board. My project is related to the mass relationship between a galaxy and its supermassive black hole at various redshifts. The course will be complete by the end of May.</p>
<p>I am currently taking Multivariable Calculus this semester and Differential Equations next semester. I am also currently taking AP Chemistry and Honors Physics (prep for AP Physics next year). In addition, I took Honors Astrophysics online last year. I’m taking an introductory Java course next semester, and through my astrophysics course I have some experience with Python. I also worked with a professor for a few days to learn to use MATLAB, so I have basic experience with that. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, I don’t have any major math or science awards (unless my medals at regional Science Olympiad tournaments count, which I doubt they do). How good do my chances seem?</p>
<p>Can I just say that this year’s thread is so much less active than 2012…? </p>
<p>I’m reading all you 2012 people’s replies in March, and your panic is real lol. Meanwhile, 2014 thread- nothing’s happening. </p>