<p>Great. I swiched all my margins from 1 inch to .9 inches and now my essay fits perfectly.</p>
<p>Do we need to send a resume, or should we just talk about or awards and stuff in our essays? Thanks</p>
<p>Nowhere does the application ask for a resume, unless I’m missing something. And, well, the essays are almost exactly about that sort of thing. Question 5 even says, and I quote, “give some measure to the extent of your participation and/or accomplishments in math or science competitions, research internships, and awards received.”</p>
<p>… yeah.</p>
<p>yeah, i noticed that as i was writing them. But would it hurt to send one anyways?</p>
<p>Unless your essays somehow manage not to cover that stuff (in which case you’re doing something wrong), it would be entirely repetitive and a waste of time for both you and the people reading your application.</p>
<p>hi guys, a word of advice if you want to write mountains of stuff: RSI admissions values “reading the instructions.” :)</p>
<p>By that he means to point out that the application specificly says not to send anything that was not requested.</p>
<p>almost done with my essays! woo! What are some subfields of biomedical engineering and molecular bio? thanks!</p>
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<p>That too. Forgot about that.</p>
<p>@musicrox1815: I’d think those could both count as subfields themselves of bio or (for the first one) maybe medicine or engineering.</p>
<p>Hehe nevermind then. I was wondering what was in those dropdown menus. Past applications have seemed to suggest something a lot less specific.</p>
<p>I tried googling it, found biomechanics and cell/tissue engineering as example subfields of biomedical engineering. Molecular bio, no idea, though maybe that’s stuff like genetics or what have you. Again, I’m not much of a bio person.</p>
<p>My first choice of reasearch is mathematics and my second choice is applied mathematics. Finding a subfield and open problem to write about in the field of mathematics was easy. I chose number theory, if that tells you anything. Finding a subfield and open problem in applied mathematics is proving much more difficult. I thought about doing mathematical physics, but I do not want anything to do with a lab and do not have a lot of physics experience. Most other open problems in applied mathematics seem to deal with computer science and I have almost no experience in that field. So my question is this. What branch of applied mathematics is plentiful in open problems, requires nothing but a pencil and paper to research, and is essentialy just pure mathematics that happens to have an application? Also, I have trouble distinguishing between pure and applied mathematics. Every subfeild of mathematics (even number theory) has applicantions, but that does not make it applied mathematics. How distinct from pure mathematics does a subfeild have to be to be classified as applied?
Thanks in advance for your help.</p>
<p>“Please submit the release information online, print and submit completed release information signed by the applicant and parent/guardian with the rest of the mailed application materials, and save for your files. Please include the $50.00 application fee made payable to CEE. (Please be sure to check the appropriate box if requesting to waive fee.) Stamped, self-addressed postcard for verification of application receipt (optional). Go to RSI Application Part V”</p>
<p>Where are we supposed to sign the form, on the website it only leaves a space to print the names. Are we supposed to print out the form and then sign underneath?</p>
<p>SAT 2340 (740, 800, 800 + 12 on essay)
SAT II (math) 800, Physics 800, Chemistry 800, Latin 800
APs all 5s (AP Calc BC, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, AP CS, AP Latin, AP World History)
Modern Physics, Multi-Var, Linear Algebra, Signal Theory
Doing AP Bio, AP US History, AP Environ
SUMAC Program II alumni
Physics & Chemistry Olympiad Semifinalist
AIME qualifier 3 years
Mandelbrot 2nd & 3rd tier (national)
Physics Bowl (advanced level) Regional Champion
First rank in class (1/180)
Weighted GPA 4.78/4.80
Doing research in number theory & real analysis
Excellent recommendations (math, physics & SUMAC)</p>
<p>What are my chances?</p>
<p>@RSIuser: Apparently applied math covers stuff like numerical analysis and partial differential equations. I would also think econ might count in some form or another but I don’t really know. Basically I think the difference is that pure math covers fields that were originally designed without applications in mind, even if they have applications now. Like I know number theory was originally “oh this math is the best math because it has no applications” until cryptographic applications came along.</p>
<p>@SniperCat30: “print and submit completed release information signed by the applicant and parent/guardian with the rest of the mailed application materials” There’s your answer. Submit it however you’re supposed to online then print, sign where there’s room, and mail.</p>
<p>@tripos: Stats all look good. I can’t give you exact chances but I don’t see anything that jumps out at me as detrimental to your application. Just write good essays and you seem to have a good chance.</p>
<p>@tripos Nothing jumps out as bad, as atomicbaseball said. I’m guessing (from SUMAC) that you are from the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a very competitive area, and there might be a lot of people there like you who are also applying to RSI. So I’m not sure about your chances. It’s definitely possible that you get in: depends on essays / recs.</p>
<p>k so here’s my situation… i have about 3,500 words right now and my margins are like .5 inches… i’ve checked a billion times to make sure i’m not being redundant, and at this point if i cut anything out, i’ll be cutting out actual material. to give u an idea my answer to the science/math ec question is like 1250 words even though i gave each thing just a brief statement or two… and i’m sure i don’t want to cut out any of my questions for number 3… what should i do? </p>
<p>thanks.</p>
<p>@alsotrollin SUMAC does not imply bay area, and I am from east coast. Also, I don’t believe that RSI has quota per state. I know a school in the bay area which had 3 students in RSI last year.</p>
<p>PSAT: 221 (71 CR, 74 M, 76 WR)
Sat2: Biology E 760, Chemistry 770, World History 590 (:’( – Do I have to show this score? )
Gpa–
Weighted 5.66/6.0
Unweighted 4.0/4.0
Class rank: 6/453
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
State: Maryland
School: Public
High school class: 2013-JUNIOR</p>
<p>Honor classes currently enrolled or taken: Every other class I’ve taken in High School is Honors xDD</p>
<p>Ap classes currently enrolled or taken: AP US History, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology(5), AP Chemistry(4), AP English 11, AP Computer Science, AP French, AP World History(5), AP Psychology(5), AP Calculus AB(5),</p>
<p>Other academics:
-Took AP Biology as a freshman
-Took AP Chemistry as a sophomore
-Self studied AP Calculus AB during free time as a sophomore (5 on the exam)</p>
<p>E/C:
- Research/volunteer position in the Johns Hopkins Cancer Research Department—Cultured different types of cancer cells (including Breast Cancer and Brain Cancer) in the lab, Observed cell samples through a high powered refractive microscope, Prepared growth medium for cells, Assisted researchers by creating an organized database of cells frozen and stored in liquid nitrogen, read scientific journals and studies</p>
<p>2) -Observed live neurosurgery and ocular surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital—Interest in Science, Medicine, and Research led to the opportunity to observe a live Brain Aneurysm Surgery, a live extraocular Muscle Surgery, multiple live Glaucoma Surgeries, multiple live Cataract Surgeries </p>
<p>3) Selected as a member of a county/district-wide team sent to the American Regions Mathematics League (ARML)—Demonstrates interest in mathematics</p>
<p>4) Nominated by the school for the Carson Scholarship Award—Award for academic and humanitarian achievements </p>
<p>5) Independent reading outside of school to prepare for an upcoming Neuroscience Competition -Tests information on an 80-page book comparable to that of a second year Medical Student</p>
<p>6) Volunteer at The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in Adult Emergency Department (10, 11 ~ 85 hours)—Assisted the nurses, transported patients, discharged patients, resupplied materials</p>
<p>Club positions currently held or held before:
- Board Member of Key Club
- Secretary of French Club
- National Math Honors Society
- National Science Honors Society
- Tutored 3 kids in Biology
–Involved in many other clubs, but no leadership positions</p>
<p>Notable Awards:
- Placed Top 10 in the K-12 Scholastic State Chess Championships –3 years (8,9,10)
- 1st Place in 8th Grade Maryland State Chess Championships
- Won ~40 chess trophies at various scholastic tournaments
- Top 25 percentile for the Grand Concours (National French Exam)</p>
<p>Other records:
~350 Volunteer Hours
-Know 4 languages</p>
<p>Rec letters:
AP Psychology Teacher (SHE LOVES ME <3 ), AP Calculus BC Teacher (She likes me more than other students), Johns Hopkins Research Supervisor (Not really sure about this 
)</p>
<p>CHANCES PLEASE?? 
:D</p>
<p>Has anybody submitted / printed the online portion yet? My submission page is really mangled; half the stuff is out of order.</p>
<p>how long is your response to the last question?</p>