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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.

Please understand that I am not talking about your local community college. I am specifically talking about a fully accredited, four-year university.

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.

University professors are always doing research projects. They use post-doctoral students, undergraduates, and graduate students to help them. They are always on the lookout for free help!

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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 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.

I cannot stress enough that college admissions offices are very impressed when they see that you have shown this kind of commitment and ability to work.

Additionally, doing this sort of project will help you to define your own interests. When you apply to an Ivy League school, this kind of accomplishment will really help you. Don’t hesitate. Get started making connections with some professors right away. Ask your parents and your teachers to help you make connections so you can get the most from this opportunity.

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