Rsi 2012 - Page 65

Und3rC0ver · 08-25-2012, 09:07 AM

I don't think the mathcounts will count since it was before high school. They generally look for very advanced course loads (multivariable, Linear Algebra), strong achievements in research, and outstanding competition performance. I had the same scores you did (plus 2300 SAT) and got rejected (though from a competitive state).

pakkingpalb · 08-27-2012, 07:00 PM

It's really impossible to "chance" people for RSI. There are tons of amazing people who get rejected. Just put down everything you have for your science and math classes, any extracurriculars, and competitions. There's no use in worrying about those--most of them are already done, and can't be changed. What you can change, however, is the impression you make with your essays. I really think that the essays are the distinguishing factor. You want to show that you have a lot of passion for science/math, and that you have some idea of what you want to do. They're looking for people with potential, I think. Good luck!

EldrWnd · 09-01-2012, 02:28 PM

^ pakkingpalb...too nice...you dishonor your name

LuoSciOly · 09-02-2012, 01:22 AM

^though she did redeem herself with the pakkingpalb-ish post to start the 2013 thread :P

mapletree7 · 09-11-2012, 08:48 AM

Has anyone here mentioned MIT Primes?

TheDoctor10 · 10-03-2012, 06:34 AM

How important is programming? Because I have zero programming skills, but the deadline's not till January, so I could learn...

Thoughts?

atomicmango · 10-06-2012, 09:10 AM

Hello everyone, I would be pleased if you chance me out for RSI. By the way, I am a U.S Citizen living in a different country and my native language is not English.
• SATI: Math= 800, CR= 700, W=720
• SATII: Math II= 800 Physics= 800
• Weighted GPA= 5.0/5.0 & 88/100 average (It may sound low but there have been people who got into Harvard and MIT with 87ish averages) My school is one of the most prestigious schools in my country.
• Class Rank: In top %10 with a class of 550 (20sh out of 550).
• Courses: IB Higher-Levels: Math, Physics and English Literature, Standard-Levels: Geometry, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Theory of Knowledge, World History, French and my native language's literature course. In my school, we are being taught the national curricula of courses as well, such as math. There is no such course like Algebra II or something. It is just integrated.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Small Basic, Visual Basic, TI Basic, Intermediate knowledge of Java and beginner knowledge of C#.
• Harvard Summer School: Physics B
• Elected to represent my school in National Physics Olympiad (unfortunately the exam is on April ☹)
• Editor of school science magazine
• Working as part-time job in an engineering company
• Established a research team and participated in national science fair. (I don’t know if the project report is worth attaching)
• Top percentile in SBS (functions the same as PSAT in my country) and been awarded with %100 scholarship from my school.
• I also have legacy from MIT (I don’t know if that is worth mentioning) and rec letter from an MIT prof.
• I have received my teacher rec letters and they seem awesome.

Achievements not related to science:

Interviewer on school newspaper
Elected as the best speaker in school and participated in an international prestigious conference
1 year of school theater club
1 year of school volleyball team
School debate team
I have established a community service club of 60 people. We have done lots of things for aggrieved people with strict opportunities and helped schools in rural areas.

I hope I didn’t forget anything. Thanks in advance!

eli1729 · 10-09-2012, 10:00 PM

Hey, sorry to cut in here, but I just tried to sign up for an RSI application account and I got an "access denied" error message. Is anyone else having this issue?

EldrWnd · 10-23-2012, 09:45 PM

@atomicmango see pakkingpalb's post above..that pretty much covers it. Honestly everyone at RSI was shocked to get in, from people who didn't know Olympiads existed (heh, me) to IBO winners. No one thought that their qualifications were enough, so just apply and be honest. (And as I have been reminded) Don't stress, because it won't help you any.

Rbstark · 11-25-2012, 03:09 PM

Hey guys I know most of you won't reply but I just wanted to know, how was it? And I read what they said on their website and stuff but from some one who actually went there, how was it? did u guys like it?