<p>Hey so I just got back to using CC after a long time...
I was wondering, are research publications a hook/strong supplement when applying to Ivy leagues and colleges such as Stanford, Caltech, UPenn, UChicago?</p>
<p>I'm currently a rising senior and I have been working with the chair of the UNT (University of North Texas) Chemistry Department for about a year now. I have co-authored a publication already (which can be found in Glob. Journ. Phys. Chem.) and I expect to be a co-author and author for 3-6 more this summer. </p>
<p>So I was wondering, with good SAT's/II's/EC'S/etc., will the publications be a hook for college acceptances?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>hey, how do you publish a post? I can’t find where to publish a question so everyone can see.</p>
<p>Research publications can be amazing hooks assuming said publications are in a respected journal, especially as a co-author. As northstarmom posted in the “‘Those ECs are weak…’- So what’s good?” sticky:</p>
<p>*Here are some examples of outstanding ECs</p>
<p>RSI
TASP
State or nationally- ranked athlete
Professional musician who plays solo concerts at places like Carnegie Hall
National president of a student organization
Member of the local school board (such as being the only student on the school board)
The top individual scorer in the nation in an activity like Junior Classical League or Mu Alpha Theta
Research has been published in a professional journal*</p>
<p>I would say that if you have good grades, can score above 700 on your SAT II’s and 2100 on your SAT and further demonstrate passion in science in your extracurriculars, you have very good chances of getting into places like Stanford and CalTech.</p>
<p>okay. so how exactly can I add these publications to my college app? I don’t know if there is a space on the common app for them…</p>
<p>Search online for each college’s supplemental forms and whatnot. They usually mention acceptable supplements and methods for submission.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any past experiences with research who can tell me how they college admissions fared for him/her?</p>
<p>Being a co-author on a research paper is certainly a plus, but it’s generally much more relevant for graduate school applications than undergrad. The admissions committee for undergrads are probably not going to be familiar with your research, whereas for graduate school your application will actually be reviewed by professors in the chemistry department. It’s also a bit questionable how much a high school student can really contribute (intellectually) to a research paper.</p>