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By Legionaryobelus (Legionaryobelus) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 03:47 pm: Edit

Yay! I get to start the new thread!

Anyhow, this is my first year of ARML although I have been involved in math team for a few years.

Ren: My friend Korin and I won't be there this week, but you can bet we'll be meeting you soon!

And, while Korin refuses to cut his hair, his physics are a phorce to be reckoned with. (I am more clean-cut, but I prefer pure mathematics. [hmm... perhaps there is a parable in that...?])

By Blaster1234 (Blaster1234) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 04:28 pm: Edit

i've noticed there were only ~20 girls at RSI 2003 the male:female ratio sucks!

By Korinfox (Korinfox) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 04:57 pm: Edit

aha aha aha phorce.... but since I am rejected from RSI, I'm gonna teach my self the first two years of MIT undergraduate physics, and possibly some CS EE while I'm at it...

By Rmac43 (Rmac43) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 05:12 pm: Edit

Korin, if you don't mind my asking, when did you begin pursuing recreational studies in physics?

By Korinfox (Korinfox) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 05:28 pm: Edit

hmmmmmmm recreational studies in physics... I'd say last school year, when for a math assignment I read "Relativity for the Layman" and then it went from there... then I started taking my two AP Physics classes this school year, and I got read for fun "In Search of Schrodinger's Cat" by John Gribbin, then it extended to its sequel (which I still have a chapter to read) and then I have many many books and textbooks left (my dad is a prof at GMU so the library there... no one checks out the physics books anyway) so now its basically extended to:
Born's book on Einstein's Relativity
Feynman's "QED" and his Lectures on Physics
Einstein's "Relativity"
A bunch of MIT press and MIT used physics textbooks
and a book written by Michio Kaku on Superstring theory and M-theory (though I'll probably never start it, it uses advanced undergrad and grad level math...)
ooooo also for fun I watch MIT Physics and CS/EE lecture videos...

By Curiousstudent (Curiousstudent) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 05:41 pm: Edit

since a new thread was started...let me post again

Anyone not get any notification yet?

By Rmac43 (Rmac43) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 05:52 pm: Edit

Sounds like you know your stuff, good luck with your studies.

By Fairyofwind (Fairyofwind) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 05:53 pm: Edit

curiousstudent

from nj already got notification, maybe they didn't receive your application

By Foundnemo (Foundnemo) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 06:33 pm: Edit

i got rejected ... although i had similar stats to people who got accepted? i just suck. none of my friends who applied got in so far.

By Curiousstudent (Curiousstudent) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 07:45 pm: Edit

When should I contact someone to check what's going on? SHould I wait until March 31?

By Perale (Perale) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 09:45 pm: Edit

I received my big yellow envelope yesterday. I live 4 hrs (NE) from CEE.

By Texas137 (Texas137) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 10:15 pm: Edit

notified yesterday in Texas

By Staticsoliloquy (Staticsoliloquy) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 10:52 pm: Edit

AHH I GOT IN!!!!

By Memememe (Memememe) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 12:14 am: Edit

"i've noticed there were only ~20 girls at RSI 2003 the male:female ratio sucks!"

Don't say that. The girls there were definitely worth your time, and let me tell you a secret: many of the guys don't socialize that much, so if girl-chasing is your thing at RSI, it shouldn't be that hard. Sure, you'll have times when you notice that your group has 6 guys and 1 girl, but you'll meet really cool and smart girls there. I think of the people I keep regular contact with, most of them are girls.

By Rennie (Rennie) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 12:25 am: Edit

Hrm, I think I saw you both last week, Legion and Korin. You were playing cards w/ some of the Blair kids...

You went to Cold Spring Elem, right? Jessica and Randy say that they remember you.

I may be missing some of the next few practices, but I guess I'll see you both around sometime between now and June.

By Memememe (Memememe) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 02:21 am: Edit

So I saw that Gottagetout was not accepted to MIT as a junior. Although that is regrettable, I just want to get a message out.

So prospective Rickoids, if you think your senior year will be bland, you're wrong. Now that you've got RSI, think of what you could be doing (based on my own experiences):

June-August: RSI
August-Sept: Wind down
Sept-Oct: Prepare for Siemens, EA apps
Nov: Prepare for Intel, possibly get recognition from Siemens
Dec: RD apps, hopefully get your EA acceptance
Jan: Hear from Intel finally
Feb: Hiatus, possibly. Send your project to science fair, JSHS, etc.
Mar: JSHS and science fair, hopefully make it to ISEF or National JSHS, get your MIT acceptance (you'll get yours next year)
April: Get the rest of your acceptances, participate in National JSHS and college scholarship weekends (I'm going to two of them, back to back weekends)
May: Participate in Intel ISEF, other scholarships, etc.

You're going to be amazingly busy if you are a bit lucky. I mean, I haven't made finalist in Siemens or Intel, but I'm busier than I've ever been, and I'm loving my senior year. Research is so much fun. The amazing thing is, the list above could actually be more full of stuff, like you might be taking full months off.

When you come back to this board, everyone, you're going to be the one telling everyone what a model college applicant should be. In addition, you're all going to be offered free education at awesome places, but you'll reject them and go to Harvard or MIT, because that's what Rickoids do. ;-)

Anyways, have fun y'alls. I'll probably not bother you guys too much from now on.

-diokcirmodnar, RSI '03

By Staticsoliloquy (Staticsoliloquy) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 02:59 am: Edit

i put CHEMISTRY: ENZYME as my area. what were yours, for those who were accepted?

By Manyhats (Manyhats) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 09:25 am: Edit

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE:MACHINE/COMPUTER VISION

By Perale (Perale) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 09:43 am: Edit

me^4
Thanks for the timeline above. That is fantastic. I am going for JSHS regionals and ISEF qualifier now for my last year's project. Are the formats for Intel STS and Siemen's different ? What % of paper writing process is complete when you leave RSI ? Are the mentors available after the program through e-mail bto answer questions ? Do they review your paper before it goes out ?

By Sirhcv (Sirhcv) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 11:08 am: Edit

My first choice on research was artifical intelligence/machinie learning and I put my second choice as computational game theory, they choose game theory for me apparently, this is going to be interesting :-p

By Memememe (Memememe) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 01:57 pm: Edit

Anyways, I'm the only alum here right now, but in a few days, some of our alums are looking into opening up our message board to accepted Rickoids. Once we do that, you can probably get a fuller picture of all the competitions and such, many of which I've not been eligible for because of my international citizenship.

Much of this will be covered once you're at RSI, but here's the scoop.

"Are the formats for Intel STS and Siemen's different?"

Yes. STS is like a college app, with mini-essays to paint who you're like. It's a talent search program for scientists. Siemens is based purely on the merit of your research. A fine distinction, but a notable one. Formats are also slightly different, as in Siemens should be free of specific names, Intel requires you to put names, stapling and such.

"What % of paper writing process is complete when you leave RSI?"

This depends. The majority of students have significant results by the time they leave, though I don't think most finished their research to their desire. Your paper at RSI will have been written at 2:00 a.m. sessions, however, meaning that they won't be the best that they could be. You may have maybe 75% of the paper writing process complete when you go. Many, however, continue the work after RSI, especially in computers and math (like myself), in which case that percentage will be lower. In addition, many students successfully apply things they learned at RSI to improve on a previous project which they end up submitting to competitions. Everything depends. RSI is so focused on independence that the amount of work you do there is completely your call.

"Are the mentors available after the program through e-mail bto answer questions?"

This depends. Some do, others don't. The mentors are individuals at their respective organizations. You can't expect them to do as RSI people would want them to, but most will offer some help. I think almost all of the kids who submitted RSI projects to Siemens/Intel had the mentor at least fill out the mentor form, if nothing else.

"Do they review your paper before it goes out?"

Again, totally their call. But speaking of paper reviewing, there is an AlumReading program, in which you post your paper on a site to have it read by previous alumni. I personally had mine read by several, including last year's Siemens winner, so you can expect good feedback. They have paper reading parties at MIT for Intel, Siemens, and for college essays.

By Legionaryobelus (Legionaryobelus) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 04:05 pm: Edit

Mathematics: Number Theory

Ren: That would have been us! Yes, I went to Cold Spring and spent a good deal of time with the likes of Randy, Doug, Saul, and Jessica. Look forward to meeing you (whenever that occurs)!

By Gottagetout (Gottagetout) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 04:05 pm: Edit

Memememe,

That makes me feel (somewhat) better. Coupled with the fact that MIT accepted at least 4 out of 8 applicants from my school, I think I now have a better understanding of my rejection. Apparently, my high school isn't bad enough. Senior year sounds much better, though, now that I'm going to RSI .

GottaGetOut

Oh, and I'm either Engineering:nanoscale or Computer Science:AI (machine vision, enhanced bayes nets etc.)

By Legionaryobelus (Legionaryobelus) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 04:11 pm: Edit

To alumni and others:

Do you need a laptop at RSI? (Define need as you wish, but please qualify/explain your assertion. [And that, my friends, is the sign that I have done one too many AP English essays...])

By Gottagetout (Gottagetout) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 04:22 pm: Edit

Also, what's the state of music players/speakers and other electronics? (i.e. cell phones) What about books? (pleasure and technical)

Obviously I don't expect that one needs everything, but some opinions about the helpfulness of these items would be nice.

Side note to collegeconfidential: your forum service is great, but maybe it's time to look into upgrading your software?

By Nobu (Nobu) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 04:36 pm: Edit

what does AIME stand for? so many stupid acronyms to decifer for resume

By Gottagetout (Gottagetout) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 04:38 pm: Edit

American Invitational Mathematics Examination

By Memememe (Memememe) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 04:50 pm: Edit

I don't have time, so I'll explain later, but for MIT:

Laptops - not necessary
Music players/speakers - desirable
Cell phones - desirable
Books? - not really. MIT libaries aren't shabby.

By Avatar56 (Avatar56) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 05:04 pm: Edit

Field:

Biology/ Nanobiology.

A forum would be cool, I'm already getting a taste of the competitions this year but I think next year will be so much fun... especially working with the RSI post-summer community.

By Fairyofwind (Fairyofwind) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 05:59 pm: Edit

looks like rsi did well at intel this year

2,4,7,8

By Manyhats (Manyhats) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 06:39 pm: Edit

Memememe - thanks for the list. Competitions are new to me. What does "Formats are also slightly different, as in Siemens should be free of specific names, Intel requires you to put names, stapling and such." mean?

Gottagetout - Wow,your fields of interest were identical to mine, only in reverse order. Which are you going to do?

I agree a forum is a great idea.

By Bigsteo (Bigsteo) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 07:38 pm: Edit

Fields:
Biochemistry: proteins
Chemistry: polymers

Is there any change that one could produce a publishable paper while in RSI or during the summer through an RSI mentor?
Thanks

By Gottagetout (Gottagetout) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 08:01 pm: Edit

Manyhats: Dunno. They ask for clarification if you have any on that form... I like both fields. Recently, though, I've also become interested in high-energy physics and electronics ala Tesla. There's so much to do and learn, ahhhH!

I will probably go ahead with the nanoscale engineering anyway though...

By Hahaha (Hahaha) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 08:07 pm: Edit

So if you are waitlisted, it's basically equivalent to a rejection, right?

By Texas137 (Texas137) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 11:41 pm: Edit

>" So if you are waitlisted, it's basically equivalent to a rejection, right?"

Memememe or someone mentioned that 2 people turned down their acceptances last year, so I would say that the top couple of people on the waiting list have a reasonable chance. Some people might decide to try for one of the olympiads which conflict (or don't allow) RSI. And life has a way of throwing wrenches into plans at the last minute. So you never know....

By Hahaha (Hahaha) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 11:46 pm: Edit

heh thanx, but i'm definitely not gonna get my hopes up on this one. Luckily there's always Beckman Institute. So how many people each year are waitlisted?

By Memememe (Memememe) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 12:22 am: Edit

Yes, I'm sorry. At most one or two refuse their RSI acceptance every year, mostly to go to some olympiad camp (which I think is a misguided decision but I'm biased). I do not know how large the waitlist is, but it is not big.

Guys, don't worry too much about Siemens or Intel yet. What I meant is that Siemens does not let you use specific names; they want your paper to be faceless, with no acknowledgments or anything. Intel, meanwhile, has you write your name on every page and does not make your paper nameless. As you can see, right off the bat, it's clear Siemens only cares about the quality of your research.

"Is there any change that one could produce a publishable paper while in RSI or during the summer through an RSI mentor?"

Yes. The thing is this, though. Most of you will be working on individual projects. Getting one published will be difficult. Some of you will be in team projects, in which you're probably guaranteed a published paper. But then, you might not have enough work to show for an Intel/Siemens project. So I guess it may be a tradeoff.

Now, explaining myself more fully, if you're going to MIT:

Laptops - not necessary because you'll be near Athena (UNIX/Linux) computers all the time at MIT. Labs are open 24/7. Now, if you're not into Linux and must have WinXP, shame on you, you can bring your notebook, but everybody uses Athena computers, because they have LaTeX and other necessary programs. However, a notebook with a CD burner might be a good idea.

Music players/speakers - desirable because you'll get free batteries (more on that later) and because the Athena computers have trouble playing CDs sometimes.

Cell phones - desirable though not absolutely necessary. Through zephyr, the campus-wide instant messenger network, you can reach just about anybody any time. However, free calls home are nice.

Books? - not really. MIT libaries aren't shabby. And also, who needs books when you've got Google.

Now, what about free batteries. You'll get about $720 or so on a meal card when you arrive. This is free money, basically. You can buy whatever you want from the little supermarket you'll love, called LaVerde's. We buy everything from Head & Shoulder, fresh pineapples (oh, what a story behind that one), batteries (and lots of them), cooking utensils ("pot"), and Tylenol ("Drugs"). Also, lots of candies. They come in handy come Hell Week time, when you'll be lucky to go to bed before 4:00 a.m. Or you can just stay up, like I often did. I definitely slept poorly at RSI.

And at the end of 6 weeks, I still had more than $100 on the meal card.

By Pharaohl97 (Pharaohl97) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 12:42 am: Edit

I was accepted to RSI Whooohoooo.

At first, from reading the post on this site, I was so freaked-out scared that I would be turned down. Everyone was pretty much saying that if you didn't have like a perfect SAT you would not get in. I was firmly convinced that I would have to discover cold fusion in order to be accepted. Well, lets just say I am shocked that I got in but I will not question it. I am so incrediably happy. This is going to be the best summer ever. Also, RSI is pretty much like getting a letter from every college/scholarship in the country saying, "Hello, We will do everything down to licking your boots to get you at our school or get you our scholarship money."

At first, I was scared I would not be accepted into MIT next year but now I am fully confident. Not wanting to sound like President Chimp but, "Bring it On."

By Gottagetout (Gottagetout) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 12:47 am: Edit

Awesome Pharaohl97! It turns out I actually knew an RSI alum but didn't know it! From '89, too! Woot! I can hardly sleep waiting for this summer. It's gonna rock.

By Pharaohl97 (Pharaohl97) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 12:59 am: Edit

I am planning to apply to MIT next fall and was wondering if anyone could tell me how much RSI will help my chances of admissions. My SAT's are not very high which is the main reason that I figured that RSI would send me a letter with the words, "Are you kidding Me!" printed in cold-pitiful letters with a laughtrack included.

I really, really, really, really would do anything to get into MIT. Could anyone explain what impact RSI would have on those who are accepted as far as admissions, research, and college activities go?

Thank you very much.

Gottagetout! You got in? Awesome. I really would enjoy talking to you some. Then I could go and actually know someone lol. What was your field of interest? I put Solid-state physics. I hope I end up at MIT. I went to a summer program at Caltech last year, and this year i really want to see MIT. I love MIT lol.

By Memememe (Memememe) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 01:21 am: Edit

For a Rickoid,

Every school other than Harvard = 95% chance of in.

Harvard = 3/4 chance or so of getting in.

MIT = IN. That's your safety.

By Pharaohl97 (Pharaohl97) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 01:32 am: Edit

:Mouth Drops to Floor:

Are you freaking kidding me !!!!!

OMG, I almost caught a heart attack!!!

MIT IS NOT MY SAFETY...MIT IS MY DREAM SCHOOL...I haven't been this happy since President Bush lost the 2004 election!.

O God, this is perfect. MIT here I come. Thank you so very much for pointing that out to me. So many great things have happened this week!!!

By Memememe (Memememe) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 01:40 am: Edit

MIT is the safety school for Rickoids. History speaks of like one or two Rickoids who have been rejected at MIT in recent years. And that was after they did terrible things at RSI.

By Vinny919 (Vinny919) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 01:44 am: Edit

pharoah, what are your stats? If your SAT score isn't great did you win an olympiad or something?

By Memememe (Memememe) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 02:02 am: Edit

Haha... what misconception. CEE chooses kids who show research potential, not those who have shown massive achievement in terms of stats and Olympiads.

By Vinny919 (Vinny919) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 02:17 am: Edit

What kinda research potential? how do you show it? I'm a soph so by the time i apply to RSI, I would have had won 3rd place at CARSEF (regional ISEF kind of thing, you can qualify for it by winning 1st), be doing an internship, and hopefully do well this year at CARSEF...what else can i do?

By Vinny919 (Vinny919) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 02:24 am: Edit

p.s. the internship is going to be one with a professor at the local university and it is going to be one so i can work on a project for next year's ISEF/CARSEF

By Protokurios (Protokurios) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 03:54 am: Edit

I already know that RSI is looking for a person with research experience. I am a sophomore with SAT 1500, (SAT 1330 at age of 12), Math IIC 790, Biology 740, PSAT 219, gpa weighted 4.71, but I don't have previous research experience. Can anyone (especially RSI alumnus) suggest a good summer research program that can impress RSI? I only have attended three-week Apprenticeship Prgram for Modular Robotics in Palo Alto Research Center last summer.

Is YESS/Cal-tech or QuestScholars worth it?

By Staticsoliloquy (Staticsoliloquy) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:48 am: Edit

"CEE chooses kids who show research potential, not those who have shown massive achievement in terms of stats and Olympiads. "

this is SO TRUE. I am the epitomy of that statement. My SAT score is 1310. I got 740 on Molecular Bio and 750 on IIC. My stats are okay; they're not exceptional.

I haven't won any INTEL award, I haven't found a cure for cancer, but I've been pursuing my passion since I was in 8th grade. It's all about potential, passion, and committment. If you want it BAD ENOUGH, it'll definitely show. Stats is a factor, but it is not vital. They want someone who can take advantage of what is available.

"The world is yours is at your hand"

It all depends on you really.

By Paul_Dirac (Paul_Dirac) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 07:35 am: Edit

Ah, I see, passion.. But I'm wondering, if I even want to have a chance at the RSI, then will I seriously have to work myself to death sophomore year? (since it's the year that RSI would really care about).

First of all, I'm a freshman, and I'm taking Physical Science in 9th grade, simply because here's no other choice. Will RSI have a school profile so that they know that you're taking the most challenging courses possible? Will Physical Science in 9th grade hurt my chances of admission? (it probably woulnd't for Caltech, but for RSI?)

Secondly, my SAT score was 1330; but do I have to report this to RSI? After all, it's optional and it's not a sophomore SAT score (And I can do better than 1330 especially in the math; I just have major test anxiety).

Thirdly, my high school is from grades 10-12. *sighs* Hence, I can only join the science team for the first time in 10th grade, which means that I have no chance of being the leader of the team. My junior high offers ridiculously little in the area of science competitions, so I have never even been to a science competition in the first place.

And I also live in Washington. I have not found any research opportunities at the local university; (University of Washington) do you think I could try to pursue research as a sophomore?

And I never won any real awards so far (save the Ranatra Fusca in 4h grade but that doesn't matter). I won one mathematics team award, but it was only 7th place among around 70 teams in a Washington State math competition.

I can only take Pre-IB Chemistry in 10th grade, and am not going to take any science AP exams, because I'm going to take IB biology, IB chemistry, and IB physics all in 11th grade. Yes, I'm so desperate for a better education and my lack of one in the 9th grade so I'm aiming for all three to take in the 11th grade!

I am taking Pre-Calculus next summer, but it would mean that I would not have any opportunities to take math in the 11th grade. The only choice is AP Statistics, and frankly, AP Statistics in an IB school is useless; because it's all covered in IB Mathematics HL, which is only open to seniors.

Also, do RSI applicants have to demonstrate potential in one particular subject? I would have to demonstrate potential for mathematics sophomore year, because I don't any complex science classes until the 11th grade, and I don't want to self-educate myself so much that when I get into the classes, half of the material will be review. If I demonstrate potential in mathematics, and passion for science, then will that help in RSI admissions?

Or will I have to study to death in 10th, so that I could win a competition there? I'm really as desperate as heck to get into Caltech, especially considering that I have Asperger's Syndrome, (a mild form of autism) and my passion lies in science and the mathematics. I'm not the best in those, but I have passion.

Also, will I have a chance if I have't pursued any research simply because I was too young?

By Paul_Dirac (Paul_Dirac) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 07:37 am: Edit

Do I have to go through any labs for AP Physics C? Maybe I could try to self-study myself for that AP test, since I seriously do need an AP score on my transcript by the time I enter 11th grade (I'm also planning on taking a couple of other APs, but they're non science, save for perhaps Environmental science, which I'm also going to self-teach myself).

By Pharaohl97 (Pharaohl97) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 09:36 am: Edit

Ok, after school I will see if i can post my application. I am going to do that this afternoon because it will take time to blot out any information that is not safe to publize over the net. But really, my scores were not very high. I had a 68 Math 70 Verbal 68 Writing on the PSAT. I am a well rounded student and i have about 54 Science Awards and 46 Verbal/History/Music/Band/volunteer/etc awards. I have done one summer program at Caltech (YESS). I have done over 500 hours of community service, and been recongized often for leadership roles. This is from 9th-11th grade. Ummm, I have been an Intel Finalist two years in a row, and pretty much live at my high school

I will post the actual App material here this afternoon....I personally dont know what I have done to get in, but hey I am not complaining. I am straight-up gitty that I was able to get in.

By Pharaohl97 (Pharaohl97) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 09:39 am: Edit

Well, as far as research goes, I really think that what helps is to show that you are not limited in knowledge to the courses provided by your high school. My high school is horrible; however, I do lots of independant study and research projects independantly. Like I have been building lasers/tasers/tesla coils and other things since like 7th grade.

For anyone applying next year, I really suggest independant research projects. I think it shows them that you have a passion for research and that you know how to or you are learning to think on your feet. I think the most important thing is to show you are capable of thinking right outside the box.

Well, hope that is helpful somehow.

sorry for grammar if it is bad....i am leaving for school in like 5 minutes so i had to rush it.

By Protokurios (Protokurios) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 09:52 am: Edit

Someone answer to my post, please..
Between YESS/or QuestScholars(5weeks) and 6weeks of research, which one would you choose for RSI?

By Manyhats (Manyhats) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 10:20 am: Edit

So far I have counted 12 people posting on CC that are going to RSI. Congrats.

1. Sirhcv - Game theory
2. Staticsoliloquy - Chemistry: Enzyme
3. Texas137
4. Perale
5. Bigsteo - Biochemistry: proteins
6. Avatar56 - Biology: Nanobiology
7. Fairyofwind
8. Gottagetout
9. Rennie - Quantum Physics
10. Legionaryobelus - Math: Number theory
11. Pharaohl97 - Solid-state physics
12. Manyhats - AI:Machine vision

Is this correct? We are going to have the time of our lives. Research-RULES. Hope to get to know you all.

By Texas137 (Texas137) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 11:39 am: Edit

1. Sirhcv - Game theory
2. Staticsoliloquy - Chemistry: Enzyme
3. Texas137 - CS: algorithms or complexity theory
4. Perale
5. Bigsteo - Biochemistry: proteins
6. Avatar56 - Biology: Nanobiology
7. Fairyofwind
8. Gottagetout
9. Rennie - Quantum Physics
10. Legionaryobelus - Math: Number theory
11. Pharaohl97 - Solid-state physics
12. Manyhats - AI:Machine vision

By Vinny919 (Vinny919) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 11:59 am: Edit

By independent research could that also mean research projects for ISEF?

By Bubbloy (Bubbloy) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 03:59 pm: Edit

if i haven't recieved any form of notification by now (thursday) should i be concerned about whether they ever got my application? i live near people who have gotten word already.

By Curiousstudent (Curiousstudent) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:04 pm: Edit

i also have not gotten my notification. Does anyone have a phone number that we can call for more information. I have already e-mailed the contacts on the RSI homepage. Thanks

By Bubbloy (Bubbloy) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:07 pm: Edit

i don't think rsi answers emails, seems to be the feeling i'm going to call tomorrow if i don't get anything in the mail.

By Biteme (Biteme) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:11 pm: Edit

congrats to all ^^
wish you all the BEST of LUCK! =)

By Curiousstudent (Curiousstudent) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:13 pm: Edit

Bubbloy,
whats the phone number?

By Pharaohl97 (Pharaohl97) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:17 pm: Edit

Damn, sorry. I forgot, I had to reformat my computer and all my stuff is on my sister computer............(I transferred everything to her computer before I reformatted. Her mac was immune to the virus that murdered my computer) I hope what i said above is good enough for now. I will get that other information here as soon as possible. My sister is a real witch (with a b) A few weeks ago, i would have said i had a better chance of getting into RSI than on her computer. Now I cannot say that anymore. So, pretty much, I will try to get on there as soon as possible. This little bit of stats I placed above should be enough until i have the opportunity to switch computers.

Sorry Again

PS-I went to YESS...I dont know about the other program. Personally, I just loved YESS. Caltech is a great campus, the kids are awesome, and everyone is just so nice. I still keep in touch with loads of people. You will definately learn to think there. Just a hint if you plan to go, Dont forget your caffiene!

By Bubbloy (Bubbloy) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:25 pm: Edit

703-938-9062
that's CEEs general number but i think that should do.

By Gottagetout (Gottagetout) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:42 pm: Edit

A new RSI thread has been created -- it's called "RSI Accepted (Place for teh Future RSI Folk to get together".

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By Pariah_Papaya (Pariah_Papaya) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 07:24 pm: Edit

Oh my GOD! Never expecting this: I got in! This is like the happiest day of my life :p

My topic was Biology:Genetics, btw.

By Staticsoliloquy (Staticsoliloquy) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 10:12 pm: Edit

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY RSI

By Pharaohl97 (Pharaohl97) on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 07:17 pm: Edit

Yo Memememe(not sure how many "me"'s) and all other RSI veterans.


I was wondering if you could all please post some messages in the Rickoid page that I created so as to help us new Rickoids grow in awareness.

Speaking for myself, I am very confident about RSI. Well, confident that they screwd up in the admissions office and sent me a letter :-P.

But really, I know a few of us have no clue how we got in, and, more importantly, very few of us know what will be expected of us. I was wondering if you all could share some of your stories so that we may know what is to come. Maybe talk about how much work we will have to do, our level of freedom, the campus life, and just pretty much what to expect.

We are all very excited and ready for the opportunity. Personally, I am extremely happy to both gain the best summer of my life and guaranteed entrance into MIT from one application! Its good to know that the month of 2 hours-a-night sleep that I spent writing that application worked out.

I have a feeling I probably made the admissions people either laugh a little or get a little upset. They said to not go over 3 pages for the application and I ended up using legal size paper at like size 8-10 font so as to make the 3 pages lol. Anybody do anything like that?

By Staticsoliloquy (Staticsoliloquy) on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 07:47 pm: Edit

i did my application the week before it was due. Actually, I found out about the program a week before the deadline. HAH. Did my application with the most sincere effort and yay, they saw that.

I second what Pharaoh propose. I want to know what to expect too!!

By Frozentears801 (Frozentears801) on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 07:48 pm: Edit

Just curious: What were your stats, for those who were accepted?

- current sophomore

By Vinny919 (Vinny919) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 02:25 am: Edit

Staticsoliloguy, if you haven't won Intel awards or gotten anything published, what do you think is the main thing that got you in??

By Staticsoliloquy (Staticsoliloquy) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 03:37 am: Edit

my "fervent passion and interest" in research. In my essay, I show them that i had a lot of initiation.

Do you want to know how I got my internships or my job?

For my 8th grade internship at UCSF was out of pure luck. I emailed the admission staff at UCSF, telling them that I am interested in going to their school, wanting to be a doctor at 13, and asking them for advice on how to make my dream a reality. By Luck, a resident replied. I asked him if i could shadowed him for the summer and he allowed it.

For my CHORI internship, I had to look through the internet to find it. It wasn't handed to me on a silver plate. I wanted to do this UCSF Fellowship for HS students but I couldn't cuz i'm not from SF. I'm from Oakland. SO i LOOK at all the local hospital, labs, email EVERYONE. And lo, and behold, I found CHORI. I apply to their program and got in. I wrote a grant to the NIH and they funded my research on embryonic hemoglobin. O yea..one little thing. I formulated a new theory on the genetic expression of embryonic hemoglobin in alpha thalassemia. Also, I was one out of 3 HS students in the US to received the NIH grant

After my CHORI internship has ended, my interest in reseach hasn't stop. So i emailed the president of CHORI and asked him to send an my resume to all the researchers at CHORI. 2 replied and I ended up working for one at the genetic therapy lab. 5 days a week. 3-4 hrs a day.

AND THAT my friend, is how I got in.


plus my leadership activities. RSI wants people who can create ideas, hypothesis. It doesn't want people who can regurgitate knowledge!

By Curiousstudent (Curiousstudent) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:57 pm: Edit

Bubbloy, any word? I called and I always get directed to someone's voicemail. Do tou have any luck?

By Crazyjulie (Crazyjulie) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 10:18 pm: Edit

Hi everyone! My name is Julie and I'm RSI 03 and Counselor 04 at MIT. I just posted at another RSI page on here, so this will be quick. I just wanted to congratulate everyone who got in. RSI is SOOOOOO much fun, and I honestly didn't expect it to be. If you have any questions, IM me at Julie1126F. Congrats again!

By Ecismyhome (Ecismyhome) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 10:31 pm: Edit

"i've noticed there were only ~20 girls at RSI 2003 the male:female ratio sucks!"
-Quality >>> Quantity.

By Crazycyn (Crazycyn) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 10:46 pm: Edit

Hey! I'm Cynthia and like Julie I'm RSI'03, counselor'04 at MIT. I'm really looking forward to meeting many of you this summer, and feel free to ask questions of the RSI'03 ppl that lurk here.

and in response to Ecismyhome jason: so true, so true. Quality >>> Quantity for the gals. I think the guys liked the girls more than the girls appreciated the ratio.

By Ecismyhome (Ecismyhome) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 10:50 pm: Edit

hey cyn (and jul), a certain semi-balding Jesuit has intimated to me that he has taken to lurking here occasionally.

And yeah. I would agree. Then again, after a few weeks there, I had nothing to complain about.
And I have interests at home now. I'll tell you online sometime I hope to talk to you soon - ask Julie or risa for my new sn.

By Mindyzhang (Mindyzhang) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 05:45 pm: Edit

what`s RSI?

By Gottagetout (Gottagetout) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 10:12 pm: Edit

http://www.cee.org/rsi/

By Senoritacatbert (Senoritacatbert) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 10:57 pm: Edit

Hey! I got my yellow envelope last week, so I'm ridiculously thrilled (I don't know how I got in). It looks like I'll be in Physics: Cosmology (or Math: Number Theory, if the former doesn't fall through). I can't wait to meet you guys!

Peace, love, and RSI-
Marissa
AIM: SenoritaCatbert

RSI '03 Alums: Shuyu tells me that you are awesome.

By Ecismyhome (Ecismyhome) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 11:16 pm: Edit

SHUYU!
aka WAAANG!

By Ecismyhome (Ecismyhome) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 11:51 pm: Edit

Ask her about her luggage and the Christmas party

By Staticsoliloquy (Staticsoliloquy) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 10:42 pm: Edit

RSI likeeeeeeeeeee what!