Effect of Siemens Competition on Admission

haavain
Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:59:30 +0000

But HYPSM& Penn& Comlumbia have like 12000 letters. I’d say most of those siemens and intel kids get to go to HYPSM.



Most as in 50-60%? Probably. Most as in 90%? I’m skeptical.

The one Siemens RF I know had everything going for him (SATs, grades, program, leadership & prestigious internships, incredible essay, beloved by teachers) and he was still shut out at H and Y. Waitlisted by Penn, too. Nothing’s a guarantee of acceptance. HYPSM do whatever they want.