Supplementary Research

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<p>Hi everyone,
I have been looking around CC and see that some people are submitting research with their applications. I'm a junior now and I'm interested in going to HYPMSC for college and majoring in physics or math (idk yet).</p>

<p>My question here is how much benefit is gained by including Supplementary research with your app? I know it must depend on what is being submitted, to be honest I don't really know what research really gets submitted? Another thing I'm wondering is how big is the research being submitted; I mean how long are the papers because I wouldn't assume they have time to read everything. Or is an abstract just submitted. I hope I am not put at a disadvantage for not have any research, although I'm probably going to start looking for some opportunities. </p>

<p>Thanks. I know I asked multiple questions but if you can provide any information on this that would be great.</p>

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<p>When I called, the lady said to submit the abstract, and not the entire paper. Not having research experience will not hurt you in the admissions process. I submitted 3 abstracts (for 3 different research projects) I had been working on over the past 2 years, so if you have more than 1 research thing going, go ahead and submit them.</p>

<p>But, I’m not sure how much of an effect it has in the admissions process since I am not a current student.</p>

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<p>thanks, helpful info</p>

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<p>Depends how good it is: If it has been presented at a conference, if it was published in a journal, if you were paid for it… If it was one of the first two, then I belive that it helps a lot. If not, then perhaps not too much, except showing where your interests and passions lie.</p>