<p>Thanks for the hint about the RPI medal. I was vaguely aware of the program (our school does participate) but didn’t realize that it was for juniors. I’ll have my son check with his guidance counselor as to whether there’s a special application for it or anything, which should double as expressing his interest in RPI. If the student who is awarded the medal doesn’t go to RPI, is the award just “wasted” or can the high school re-distribute it? RPI is high on his list, but no guarantees. There’s another junior who is stronger than my S in math and science in our HS, but if he is not interested in RPI, maybe they’d offer it to my S. I don’t know what this other boy is interested in.</p>