<p>I applied SCEA, and I have a question regarding research supplements.</p>
<p>If I had my research accepted for presentation in an international conference, should I submit my abstract?</p>
<p>I didn't submit one because I thought that I might be bothering admissions with too many supplements. I already have two supplementary recommendations (mentor and Yale professor). I haven't read them, but I'm sure they both referenced the poster presentation, and as a result, I thought it would be redundant to submit an abstract.</p>
<p>Also, if I submit one, should it be an abstract or a full paper?</p>
<p>Two supplements is probably enough. I’m sure both will mention your research. An abstract imo would be superfluous, because most of the adcoms won’t be experts in fields of science anyway.</p>
<p>Admissions Officers have about 15-20 minutes to review each file, which includes your transcript, test scores, teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities and essays. They barely have enough time to give all the required elements of a file a close read, and certainly don’t have the expertise to review research papers or abstracts. </p>
<p>If Admissions is really interested in an applicant, they might forward your abstract to the relevant academic department for review, but the Admissions officers themselves do not read them, as they just don’t have the time.</p>
<p>Need advice.
I did research this summer (no awards yet). My research paper is 10+ pages and my mentor is also writing me an extra recommendation letter. I’m pretty sure my research paper is not all that impressive. I’ve already stated that I did research in the commonapp and my recommendation letter will also expand on that. Should I still submit an abstract or paper? Or will the mediocre abstract or paper detract from my app?</p>
<p>I’m planning on asking my mentor to explain my research and my involvement in his lab in the rec letter. I’m applying to competitive ivy schools.</p>