<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I was offered a spot in the Rawling Research Scholar Program. I don't know much about the program and was hoping someone already in the program could offer any insight.</p>
<p>Is it a once in a lifetime opportunity that shouldn't be passed up?
How does the program work in terms of finding research, and actually conducting research?
etc.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>It’s a great program! Check out this forum:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/cornell-university/683437-hunter-r-rawlings-iii-cornell-presidential-research-scholar.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/cornell-university/683437-hunter-r-rawlings-iii-cornell-presidential-research-scholar.html</a>
and the website:
[Cornell</a> University Cornell Presidential Research Scholars](<a href=“Cornell Commitment | Student & Campus Life | Cornell University”>Cornell Commitment | Student & Campus Life | Cornell University)</p>
<p>In addition to providing research funding and facilitating participation in research, it also imparts a social network, mentoring, perks (social events, a special graduation event), and looks good on the old CV.</p>
<p>Lol RenTheSecond I remember back in February how cornell emailed me asking for a copy of my research paper and I asked if it was a good sign and you said how it could be that they were considering me for the presidential research scholar and I eventually did get it. I can’t believe you were able to predict that 2 months in advance. We’re you in this program?</p>
<p>Not to mention that it’s part of the reason why Cornell cleans up on the Goldwater Scholarships…</p>
<p>[Cornell</a> Chronicle: Four juniors win Goldwater scholarships](<a href=“http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/April09/goldwaterScholars.html]Cornell”>Four Cornell juniors named Goldwater scholars | Cornell Chronicle)</p>
<p>Yep I was 
I wasn’t offered R-CPRS when I applied, but I was one of the few sophomores who came into R-CPRS as a junior. </p>
<p>Congrats PKW!!</p>