Enhance your Harvard Application by Doing Research at Your Local College
We recently talked about the topic of taking college classes to help with college admissions. Today we will discuss another great opportunity that is available to you at your local university.
I want to be sure you understand that I am talking about fully accredited, four-year universities, not community colleges.
I am particularly addressing students who are focused on science, math, and academics; however, all students should work towards being well-rounded to achieve success with college admissions.
The universities have lots of professors who do a variety of research projects with graduate students, undergraduates, and post-doctoral students. These professors are always looking for free labor!
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Get in touch with your local university professors. If you are already enrolled in a few classes, this will be easy. Even if you aren’t, you can always send e mails t a few professors offering to help. You could also find out if your parents have any connections with the university. This can be very helpful.
You could offer to do a research project in exchange for high school credit or even for free.
This sort of project really looks good on your applications to colleges. If your research leads to a paper or presentation, this is even more true. This kind of project can be entered in a Science Fair, and of course, it is a tremendous plus on your application to Harvard.
Believe me when I say that college admissions offices really like to see this level of commitment and hard work.
Aside from all that, doing this kind of work can be personally enriching and help you to hone your focus and define your goals. This sort of accomplishment is tremendously helpful in applying to Ivy League schools. Get started right away. Ask your parents and your current teachers to help you make contacts with the professors at the college. In this way, you can get the most benefit from this great opportunity.
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