How I Got Into Research Science Institute (RSI) - My Approach to the Application

[@RishabJain]

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[@Navvye]

Hey Rishab! Congrats for getting into RSI? I've messaged you on instagram regarding some doubts I had! Thank you!

[@RishabJain]

@@Navvye Hey - I didn't get a message. Maybe resend it? instagram.com/rishab_j_23

[@andyyang78]

Hey Rishab, I followed you on instagram to ask some questions about the RSI application. Thanks!

[@Sunny-de1fp]

Hi Rishab! How did you crack into research with mentors and find projects/papers to work on?

[@CanEROL-xo6nj]

I got accepted! Your video was incredibly helpful, thank you Rishab :)

[@RishabJain]

Congratulations! I look forward to hearing from you, and the other '23 admits, in the coming future!

[@AhmedEzzat-k]

Did U got accepted by RSI?

[@indiaexplorelife]

hey, some tips from your side would seriously mean alot.

[@worldinluv]

Tips?

[@DenizsKalimba]

Hahah Türkiye’den çıkmaya çalışan bir öğrenci daha, her masadayız 😎

[@Solihkongnyuy]

You are a very intelligent young man I wish I was motivated like you

[@shadowcyclonexx2.097]

I am a sophomore in highschool, and want to go into rsi to conduct research in the medical field, I sadly didn’t win any competitions like you did, what steps and competitions do you recomend I take a shot at?

[@nhatminhnguyen1613]

Try harder (jk) i don't have any competitions but i still got in

[@wa-ver]

​@@nhatminhnguyen1613what are your STEM awards

[@yours1ana]

@@nhatminhnguyen1613 how?

[@abhi3383]

Hi Rishab, I'm just curious, what math class are you enrolled this year as a senior. Also, what are some classes that you took in high school and enjoyed and learned a lot from?

[@RishabJain]

I am currently in AP Statistics. Some classes I found the most helpful + enjoyed were: AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science.

[@abhi3383]

@@RishabJain What math class were you enrolled in as a junior? If you dual-enrolled for a math class, which local college did you choose?

[@abhi3383]

@@RishabJain Additionally, how is your college applications progress?

[@MamoonGohar]

Hi Rishab I'm a freshman in Pakistan looking forward to joining RSI , I'm desperate and curios but I don't have any stem distinctions and other international distinctions although I have slot of academic excellence certifications including winning a national project competition , my friend and I are currently working on a research but I don't think we can complete it till the application deadline, so can you please guide me through and are these stem etc distinctions a compulsion or I can go on with them? ( btw I'm going to apply for stem Olympiads this year)

[@wafflestraw8631]

this is super helpful! i do have a question though -- how did you launch all your projects and get them out there? and become more "well-known?" and would you say cybersecurity is valid for RSI? like is it a good idea since it's not necessarily what people would think is science-science-science.

[@RishabJain]

1) I got my projects "out there" by competing in science competitions! 3M Young Scientist Challenge -> Broadcom MASTERS -> JSHS -> ISEF 2) Personally, I think cybersecurity is valid! There's definitely research being done in cybersecurity. Now, is that something you will be able to do at RSI if selected for the program? No clue. But, I think you should apply with your best field. The "research mentor matching process thing" is performed later.

[@adios04]

Congrats on Harvard REA!

[@preetisawant9454]

What ?

[@ThinkGeoPolwithMadhavKhanna]

Rishab, I am applying to do Physics research, but due to its nature, I haven't gotten the opportunity to do research in Physics yet, so how do I do research in it, and how do I answer the research prompts that they ask of us?

[@names9769]

Hi Rishab, fantastic video! I have a question, though. I am currently in the summer between 9th and 10th grade, and I have already taken my first university level course. I will continue to take courses in order to gain a CS-engineering Bachelor's degree right as high school ends. This takes up a major load of my time, together with work to pay for it, and so I have much less free space for other extracurriculars. Will this affect my application? Will mentioning my STEM studies in the universities assist it, or should I avoid applying altogether because of it?

[@vishu1334]

Wow! That is impressive! Mentioning your STEM studies would definitely assist your application. It would let the college administers know why you were not able to get involved in many extracurriculars.

[@abd_ab3]

How do you have a planet named after you??

[@KexinLin-y1v]

what kind of approach did you have to these responses? Straight forward or be creative?

[@nolankopp3426]

I'm a freshman in HS and am really interested in ISEF/STS. I have an idea for research, but I'm from a small town and don't have any opportunities to do it. What should my course of action be?

[@RishabJain]

What is restricting you from pursuing this idea currently? Do you need lab access?

[@nolankopp3426]

@@RishabJain I have to obtain FLiNaK which is used in molten salt reactors as a coolant and fuel. I have dug around on the internet a bunch and can't seem to find a source anywhere. As far as my research goes, I want to simulate the heat within a MSR using a crucible and measure the amounts of corrosion that appear. Then, I would add in certain metals that reduce corrosion and measure the results. I do not have any access to either a crucible or the various metals that would be used.

[@noahnoah4710]

step one be a goat and have the best awards and acomplishments

[@hereweareagain7837]

REAL

[@vlapse74]

hey Rishabh great video, I just had a question is it important for me to win any awards as in my country the awards and competitions are usually presented to nationals of this country.

[@levit5216]

How did you get a research position with a university professor? I'm struggling

[@sidderlol8589]

how does RSI get your school transcript??? i dont see any place to upload it

[@RishabJain]

If I remember correctly, my school counselor uploaded it. However, I would recommend double-checking the CEE RSI website and emailing the listed contacts on their website for additional info. Hope this is helpful.

[@ismailmasmoudi4852]

After how much time from your application deadline did they send your acceptance letter? And, does my country have to be shortlisted in the RSI program, in order to be able to send my application?

[@RishabJain]

I received the acceptance letter in March. However, this time may vary depending on the application review process this year and what country you are applying from.

[@marianneliu80]

the beard looks great on you rishab👍

[@RishabJain]

😭

[@charizhongkong5622]

Hi Mr. Jain, would it be possible to make a video on how to apply for things such as ISEF

[@RishabJain]

I have made a video about this on my second channel here: youtube.com/@rishabjaink

[@charizhongkong5622]

@@RishabJain Thanks a lot for your help!

[@kiwimcmango]

You really out here tryna tell me this guy's a senior in high school 🤣no way

[@Vaishnavi_Mishra10]

Publication in viXra is good ? Published around 5 days before deadline

[@RishabJain]

I believe RSI allows you to submit one preprint or paper for review.

[@thepie-phitalks07]

I have a one in Vixra should I go for. It?

[@thepie-phitalks07]

Like i think viXra isn't considered much good as of arXive

[@nausheenijaz]

Hi ; fantastic video ; how a kid from poor country can apply ; who has not much opportunities but v passionate about maths ; physics and coding

[@fahimhossen8212]

I'm from Bangladesh can I participate to RSI

[@cailinrugema6900]

does anyone have any tips for me to optimise my chances? i am in the 2nd semester of sohmore year and feel like im running out of time, i recently applied to some research programs in the aerospace engineering field and i am waiting to hear up but im nowhere near your level, i currently: -soccer for 3 yrs -swimming for 10 yrs -volunteering at church for a few months -violin for 1 year -speech and debate for 2 yrs i have currently almost straight As with two Bs, but i dont have any awards or research publications, can someone help me and give me any tips to break into it. im currently an international student so my options are limited.

[@artifaxx9986]

Where are you from

[@cailinrugema6900]

@@artifaxx9986 east africa

[@emilyalemanuniverse]

I just got accepted today!

[@RishabJain]

Congratulations!

[@palakgupta6705]

any tips from you would be really helpful plsss

[@dessindessinons]

Do you always need lab access? Or can you conduct research from your computer only lol?

[@queenelizabethll1080]

rishab come to bombay you have alot of fans here

[@thejourneyofGG]

Hi! Im going to be a junior next year and wanted to apply to RSI but i unfortunetly my first 4 Bs this semseter... hwo much does this hurt my chances of getting into RSI? I do plan to do research this summer and expect to be co-author by the end of the summer and i do have a few good extra curriculars like being eagle scout and 2nd degree balck belt but i dotn have nearly as many sci/math extra curriculars...

[@yeetbeet5412]

this is a lot more you just listing accomplishments than advice

[@RishabJain]

Remember: the video is titled "How I Got Into Research Science Institute - My Approach to the Application."

[@camerongamer]

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[@tanishak11]

Hello Risabh bhaiya I am tanisha from India, next month I have my 10th class board exam and then I will come in junior year of high school so can you tell me when should I apply for RSI program

[@Vaishnavi_Mishra10]

Can you Please review my essays

[@Chrombra6]

I feel a new video coming soon

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