<p>.. is it a good idea to send a short research summary to schools that dont ask for it on their supplement??</p>
<p>…?</p>
<p>i did, along with a rec letter from the person who helped me with my research. i’m sure it helped a ton with getting me into Penn.</p>
<p>o ok… thanks 
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<p>…how did you go about it? … just sent it or emailed someone at penn first?</p>
<p>I emailed Penn. They said it’s okay to send a research abstract (you can mail/fax it to them or include it in additional information), but they highly discourage an additional recommendation.</p>
<p>Honestly if its not something spectacular, don’t send it. Think about all the papers these admission officers have to read. They even say they prefer if additional information be kept at a minimum. What did you do research on anyway? This might sound ignorant but I don’t think a high school student will discover something thats really…then I could be wrong.</p>
<p>Research looks very good for a high school student, as whether or not it is necessary “groundbreaking,” the experience itself shows intellectual maturity and ambition. </p>
<p>I included an abstract in my additional information section, along with a brief sentence mentioning that a paper was in review for Journal submission. I highly recommend you somehow attach yours, as it should be beneficial, whatever your contribution.</p>
<p>yeah, i agree with madshock. I sent mine through mail and i attached a self addressed post card to ensure that they got it. I believe that my additional rec. was useful because my mentor is extremely influential in genetics. I used it to compensate for low SATII bio scores lol. the admissions office doesn’t track additional materials so its sort of nerve wrecking.</p>
<p>Thank you for your responses guys! I ll be mailing them tomorrow
penn is one school i have totally fallen for!</p>