MeSsIaH.

So I don't think this thread exists yet, but if it does just smack me or something.

When we fill in our field and subfield, what counts as a subfield? Is there a list somewhere of accepted subfields, or do we just say something that we want to do(like biology, oncology). Also, doyou think I could pass computational biology as under math? :P

stanfordgurl

So idk if there is already a thread for this, and I know its early but I was jw if any of you who have previously gone to RSI or applied to RSI have any advice for applicants. I'm planning on applying next year for the program..

So yeah any tips, hints, comments, concerns, suggestions are welcome!

Btw if there is already a thread for this let me know lol

tokenadult

The Summer Programs Forum is searchable.

tomjonesistheman

It's a crapshoot...the acceptance rate is like 2-3%. I spent my entire winter break perfecting my essays. Rejected.

Determind15

you guys started early.

rgsthehopeful

Why so slow, everyone? We should be picking up speed in these threads.

motivated_101

so I was looking at the application for it and I'm a little concerned. Do we need to have some background in computer programming to be eligible for the program?

rgsthehopeful

Come out with the stats....

Here's my stats...what do you think my chances are?

Research
probable ISEF QUAL this year
possible siemens TRY( if i can get a partner)
material science summer research (6 wks, 30 hrs/wk)(summer preceding 11)

Competitions
USNCO qual, but couldn't take exam.
USAMO miss by 2 q's on AIME last year
USAPhO close qf miss.. extremely prob semi this year.
National programming competition top ten
Science UIL regional top 5

Test Scores
PSAT: 210<score<215 ( 10th)
SAT: 2100<score<2150 (10th)

Academic

Rank: (20-25) out of 600ish
approximately 8 APs before 11th, 7 this year
completed self study Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus.(10-11)
completed self-study O-Chem, P-Chem, (10- sum bf. 11)


EC
Chess club president

Tech background ( based off of last years questionnaire)

Fluent(advanced) in two languages
Knowledgable (intermediate) in another
Beginning (beginner) in 2 other.

RECS
will be stellar, my science teachers love me.

but i heard its the essays that matter....
- From R.G.S

rgsthehopeful

motivated_101 -
you were looking at the app??!!! You mean last yrs? Cuz this years app isn't supposed to come out till mid October ( Hopefully that means the deadline will be later). But just look @ last year's thread - nobody had much programming experience. Programming experience HELPS but is NOT REQUIRED.

MeSsIaH.

rgs, 2 questions of aime is fairly significant...

motivated_101

@rgsthehopeful: yeah it was last years. okay that makes me a little more relieved.... but im still not sure if i could get in.. we'll see lol.

rgsthehopeful

@motivated- However, I've compiled data from the past 3 RSI CC threads, and have come to the conclusion that... [ dramatic pause] ... you need to know something about programming even if it is calculator programming

motivated_101

^ haha well i do know a little calculator programming so ... lol

MeSsIaH.

alright nobody bothered to answer this, so I'll ask it again
can I pass computational biology off as a subfield of applied math?

MeSsIaH.

this is unacceptable guys, the mites thread is already well into its second page