<p>for duke, although it asks for supp. research materials (if any), exactly how much will publishing research on respectable scientific journals/magazines help? will it be very advantageous since it's probably considered a hook?</p>
<p>bump....................</p>
<p>Generally very few high school students manage to conduct high-level academic research.</p>
<p>Should one be published, my understanding is that said one would almost instantly become a strong candidate not just for admission but for one of the merit scholarships.</p>
<p>ok thanks bluedevilmike, anyone else?</p>
<p>i am sure any research is helpful</p>