<p>Wow, I decided to compete in these competitions over the summer with some friends and the past projects look stunning (and confusing)</p>
<p>How do I even start? We were thinking on the lines of an invention that would be useful in our modern day society (something to do with the environment). Is this a good idea. None of us are really adept at high level Math, Enviro, Chem, and Bio. I have taken AP Chem, that's about it. If we did an invention, it does not have to be very sophisticated in regards to the sciences, right?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help</p>
<p>Hey Walton I'm in the same shoes as you. I am not that good at science, and am planning to do this Intel thing next year. Prob will suck. Oh well. I hate my brain. I wish I was a genius.</p>
<p>Strongly suggest you try to find a mentor at a local university and join their lab....or ask them to help give you direction in the project you hope to work on.</p>
<p>Your grades, scores and a series of essays is very important to be a semi finalist and especially a finalist for Intel/STS...along with your project. For Siemens, project is most important. </p>
<p>Intel/STS must be submitted by an individual - no teams.</p>
<p>2boysima thanks for all that info..I am going to do it individually anyways. I might ask some local professors..there are about 6 colleges in my town lol. My little southern california town is famous for that..also, I have question: If my grades, scores, essays are superb, yet my project is mediocre, would I have a chance? Also, if I get in and do the summer thing before my senior year, would it look extremely good on college apps? Considering the fact that I got in, even if I didn't get anything and my project sucked ?</p>