SPUR in College of Natural Resources

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi guys, I'm currently a freshman with intended major in Microbial Biology in CNR. I have over 30 units, so I am sophmore standing. I have a 3.9 first semester with a medium difficulty courseload. I want to do some bio related research this summer and have a few questions about the SPUR program created for CNR students, as well as URAP.</p>

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<li><p>How easy is it get into the SPUR program? Estimated GPA of acceptance?</p></li>
<li><p>Do they prefer students who are actually <sophmore level?</p></li>
<li><p>What are the main differences between URAP and SPUR, other than the fact that URAP is harder to get in? </p></li>
<li><p>Can I and should I apply to both?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks for your help :)</p>

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<p>I don’t think you’ll have much of problem finding something with SPUR. I would say the difference between SPUR and URAP is the number of experiments and positions available (URAP has more). I think that most labs prefer sophomores and juniors, but we interviewed a freshman and she was close to getting selected, so its not impossible. Just show a passion for whatever you are applying for and you have a good shot. </p>

<p>Yes, you can apply to both, but some of the projects in SPUR overlap with URAP, so don’t select overlapping labs or else its a waste for how much you can apply to.</p>