| Well I don't really know, since most science people who did get into HYP had a bunch of olympiads... I assume that everyone who wants to get into HYP will take it seriously and spend time on the essays etc, so olympiads will help to make you stand out. But of course they won't get you in if you are a terrible mugger who is socially inept (which will probably show in the interview). I made that comment because there are so many things you can do in JC, so you may want to be a little more selective (: |