<p>babouche how did you do the research and the uni of moscow?</p>
<p>That pretty much sums it up. Since you are a minority, your chances are almost guarenteed.</p>
<p>nosx: look on the internet. Every college website has a list of the research they are doing including the profesor in charge.....contact them and tell them your story. You'll find one willing to give you a chance. You have to sell yourself</p>
<p>It is not always that easy... but possible. Of course You will be working on HIS research, but for the several times it is probably the easiest way. However, babouche, I did lab classes - I had contact with equipment as well, but it was rather easier way ;).</p>
<p>Hey babouche, my cousins live in scarsdale and a few years back my oldest cousing graduated from Scarsdale High and went to the University of Pennsylavania. She had almost the same stats as you, so I think you have a good chance.</p>