Do most RSI applicants complete Calculus by 10th grade?

CompSciStudent
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:52:29 +0000

To answer the original question posted on this thread, I don’t believe that you need to have taken calculus during sophomore year to be admitted. I have been studying calculus this year, and I have never taken physics. I will be taking physics next year (and I am currently taking computer science at my school). By the way, I don’t know how much this weighs in, or whether it is valid, but I come from a pretty demanding school in a so-called “competitive state.” I honestly think that academic credentials are given a glance, but are not the main things considered.

Like LuoSciOly said, I believe that the essays are the most important part of the application. You should try to demonstrate a passion for science (in any form). Also, like LuoSciOly, I feel like there is a high degree of chance involved, as I thought that my essays were decently engaging, but I wasn’t completely satisfied with them.