<p>Hello, I'm applying for the Garcia Program and was wondering if science fair projects I did in middle school would count as previous research experience. And if not, would it hurt to not have any real research experience.
Thanks</p>
<p>I didn’t have any when I applied but somehow I got in and didn’t end up going. Heard it’s a very competitive program with ~5%. I think it wouldn’t hurt to put down middle school stuff, but that’s just my opinion.</p>