Research Science Institute (RSI) 2010

Pre-College Topics Summer Programs
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<p>Sure, although I’m not 100% certain what you mean by stats. </p>

<p>I had a 221 PSAT (750 math), an 800 Math-II, and a 5 on the AP music theory, although I doubt anyone cared about the last one. I didn’t send my SAT score in, as I took it in January (and although the overall went up, my math score actually went down <em>shame</em>).</p>

<p>I’ve also done some independent research stuff, both in cellular biology and batteries (I’ve been working on obtaining a patent in the second, although at this point it’s become economically inviable), and I’m in the Columbia science honors program.</p>

<p>I’ve taken the AMC and the USABO multiple times and never done particularly well.</p>

<p>I think, although I’ll never truly know, that I got in because I write well and am obsessed with science, so I was able to write effective essays, but, again, that’s just a guess.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I go to Parkland High School.</p>

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<p>Congrats! :D</p>

<p>I think you probably got in because of the independent research and the essays.</p>

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<p>@ SGS2012
sorry, i didnt see your message! i do a lot of tutoring at school and in my community, that sort of thing.
but i think my acceptance had more to do with my essays, which basically expressed how much i love science and research.</p>

<p>@greenbean12t
haha i got a 5 on my AP Music Theory exam too! what instruments do you play?</p>

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<p>Accepted from the west coast!</p>

<p>Cannot believe it. My mind is blown. <em>scurrying away in excitement</em></p>

<p>I have been a daily stalker on this post for the last 3 months. I told myself I would post if I was accepted. </p>

<p>Stats:
Ok PSAT - mid 220s
Science Research (lots)
Good recommendation letter from research mentors
Passion for science (in essays)</p>

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<p>rejected from Plano, TX</p>

<p>but ndnbe4st got in from same place :)</p>

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<p>@wolfee: I play piano, and I’m unsuccessfully attempting to teach myself guitar, although I didn’t mention the guitar bit. And you?</p>

<p>Also, to the people I’ll be meeting this summer:
[RSI</a> 2010 | Facebook](<a href=“Facebook Public Group | Facebook”>Facebook Public Group | Facebook)
RSI 2010 facebook group! I hope somebody joins, because it’s rather lonely at the moment.</p>

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<p>Can all accepted people please post their GPA?
Thanks</p>

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<p>@greenbean12t
mainly french horn, a little trumpet/flute too. also trying to teach myself guitar (but failing epicly)
and the group shows an error when i try to join? :&lt;/p>

<p>@jasoninNy
my schools way of doing gpas is a little whack, but i have a 5.1</p>

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<p>got my letter, opened the cover…</p>

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<p>i’m rejected??? HOW!!! WHY!!! jk, i was expecting this a long time ago.</p>

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<p>@worlfee: it’s not working for me, either, actually. Very weird.</p>

<p>@jasonInNy: I have a 4.4 with academic weights, a 4.1 without.</p>

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<p>oh! nvm, it worked!</p>

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<p>rejection… Now my only hope is SSP. Cograts to all those who got in!</p>

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<p>I haven’t gotten my letter yet, usps better not have screwed up and lost it…</p>

<p>anyways, it seems like research experience and passionate essays is the way to go, given what people have posted.</p>

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<p>Hm, west coast - have not received any letter (accept or reject). Weird.</p>

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<p>NY- haven’t received a letter either.</p>

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<p>rejection from the west coast! Oh well its expected :confused: Hopeful for clarks and if not that then internships galore!</p>

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<p>When is RSI? Like what dates?</p>

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<p>Rejected from Wisconsin… disappointed, but not surprised.
Actually the worst part was that I had put too much stock in CC and that acceptances were coming a few days before rejections, so when I saw the envelope I thought I had gotten in. It was those 30 seconds of actual hope that made it all the more painful.</p>

<p>Either way, great job to everyone that got it, have fun!</p>