<p>I second that. The wait is unbearable (even if I know what the outcome will be).</p>
<p>Ok for the semifinalists who got a letter from Siemens congratulating them and bought today's USA Today just to see their name: where is it in the newspaper?</p>
<p>Why buy USA Today if they're going to send us the ad anyway?</p>
<p>they will send you "USA Today" + something like iPod.</p>
<p>i was excited and also i needed a newspaper article for something for school so yeah</p>
<p>The only reason this week will go quickly is because:
1. I have quantum mechanics midterm
2. I have an abstract algebra midterm
3. I'm supposedly applying to Caltech this week
I still can't wait though.</p>
<p>Wait, they call the winners on Friday? Wouldn't it be easier to just post the results on Friday?</p>
<p>prob not. b/c then the people who don't make it (like me!) will not feel as rejected this way...</p>
<p>I dunno, I think I'd rather be rejected earlier rather than later.</p>
<p>Btw, does anyone know approximately how many teams there are?</p>
<p>How do you find time to do these things? I mean, good job I admire you, but I don't get it.</p>
<p>I used the summer. It so happens that I am still working on the same problem in more depth than I did in my Siemens submission (it's theoretical & I use my computer, so it's not like I need to spend many hours in a lab). During the school year I have very little time for research but I still like to do it if I have some time here and there.</p>
<p>Putting a summer into a research competition like the Siemens can be a real risk - there is always the chance of ending up empty-handed in terms of awards. Therefore it is important that the experience itself be reward enough; otherwise, a summer spent on research could be a summer wasted.</p>
<p>semis here. haven't been called yet, so im sure i didn't make the cut. anyway, congrats to everyone else who made it and good luck to our prospective regional finalists!</p>
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<p>i think that's who they're talking about... >_<</p>
<p>I don't doubt the RSI kids. I'm guessing they all did individuals? It'll be interesting to see how they progress in the competition though.</p>
<p>hold up, has anyone gotten a call for regional finalists?</p>
<p>i think the calls come out around friday.</p>
<p>vanilea!!! congrats and good luck! and congrats to all 15 rsi semifinalists! and everyone else who made it for that matter :)</p>
<p>ok, gotta go work on intel</p>
<p>do they call on cell or home?</p>
<p>home!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>anybody got the call yet?!?</p>