Volunteering vs Getting Paid?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I think I have a pretty good shot at this great summer research program in my area, but if I get accepted, I would be recieving a minimum wage salary for my work.</p>

<p>Do colleges find programs that are pay-free more attractive? As much as I would like to volunteer more this summer, since I fall short of the typical Ivy bound 800 hours-er , this research program is right on the money when it comes to the career I want to have. Am I better off just applying to a volunteer place?</p>

<p>Let's keep the responses mature and non-demeaning =)</p>

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<p>I would say to volunteer because I do not know anyone who worked that got into an Ivy school…</p>

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<p>Unless the research is of a community service nature, it is almost always in your benefit to be paid. Being paid shows that the person giving you the position trusts you enough to pay you. In other words, being paid is more prestigious than volunteering. [Almost] anyone can volunteer. I’m talking strictly from the admissions perspective though. It’s always honorable to volunteer.</p>