<p>I'm a junior and will be applying to Masters programs for Fall 2012 in Earth Sciences. Compared to most people on this forum, I think I've barely had any research experience. I was involved in research during both semesters of freshman year, and have just begun working on an honors thesis. I'm also trying to get involved in another lab working on a related project.
I know that research experience is not counted as heavily for Masters programs as it is for doctoral ones, but is this enough?</p>
<p>Nothing at all?</p>
<p>If you’re hoping to get funded for your MS, then it would probably matter. If you’re planning on paying out of pocket I don’t think it’ll have as much influence.</p>
<p>I agree with RacinReaver. I’ve met a couple of students that have been admitted to MS programs without much research experience. However, they did have at least one summer internship in industry.</p>