<p>Quick question. I go to a rural NE school where we have never done USABO before. However, I was able to get my school to register for it this year. Currently, I am a senior who has taken AP Bio (I have read the Campbell book once) and wants to go to an HYPS school (Dont we all though = D). Anyway, I am wondering if becoming a Semifinialist for USABO would impact my resume to my colleges RD this year as we dont get the results till March. Additionally, is the boost from these competitions large?</p>
<p>No it wouldn’t influence your application. Don’t waste your time on it. Focus on your current extracurriculars, on your essays, and on good recs.</p>
<p>really…dont most of the ivy league announce their decisions on March 31st though. So, wouldn’t I still have time to let them know that I am a semifinialist. If I made finals though, that would be after acceptances were out.</p>