<p>So I've seen on some of the accepted applicants to some of the most competitive universities that they've done research and won awards. I am interested in perhaps writing research papers or doing some research at a local university. But how do I go about it and to whom do I submit whatever research I do?</p>
<p>I’ve heard of some people emailing professors if they’d be willing to let them intern at their lab–but that’s probably not the best idea. There are a ton of universities that offer reasearch internships for HSers. </p>
<p>Here would be a good starting point: [High</a> School Internships](<a href=“http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/highschool.htm#start]High”>http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/highschool.htm#start)</p>
<p>Thanks jazrie. Any other suggestion?</p>
<p>Most of them are for juniors & above; Any for incoming juniors during the summer?</p>
<p>Tiger_Max22,</p>
<p>I know that Jazrie doesn’t agree, but actually, e-mailing or calling professors is not a terrible idea. However, try not to contact those who are flooded- remember, research experience is research experience, whether it’s Harvard or Central Florida.</p>
<p>I volunteer for research at my local hospital’s neuroscience research arm- that sort of opportunity should be available too. Most of all, bear in mind that you’re not going to be accepted to a majority of things you apply to, so try to cast a wide net and you may be surprised what you catch.</p>