Enhance your Harvard Application by Doing Research at Your Local College

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By John Chang

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.

Your local four-year university (as opposed to a community college) can provide you with an excellent boost to your college applications.

If you are a student who is focusing on academics, math or science, this information is particularly pertinent; however, it can also help any student to gain experience and present a more well-rounded application for college admission.

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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Contact the professors at your local university. It will be easier to do that if you are already enrolled in some classes there. However, it is also possible to simply e mail them. If your parents have contacts at the school, you can ask them to help you make connections.

You may be able to get high school credit in exchange for your work, but even if you just do it on a voluntary basis, it will be beneficial to you in a number of ways.

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.

It impresses college admissions offices tremendously to see this kind of hard work and commitment documented on your application.

This kind of project will help you to get a better understanding of your own interests. It is also very advantageous when you apply for an Ivy League school. Be sure to put your best foot forward and talk with some professors now. Ask your parents and your current teachers to help you get started on this opportunity.

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