<p>Hi, I was admitted to USC's EEMS program (at first I applied to their Ph.D program but was turned down) and needed some advice on how best to prepare for a Ph.D. program during my master study.</p>
<p>I understand that it is best to do research during my master study as preparation (since I did not have stellar GPA in undergrad); however, based on the information I gathered about USC's master program, there does not seem to have many opportunities for master students to do research.</p>
<p>How difficult is it for master students to seek research opportunities (in particular in USC)? And how should I approach the professor?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>