What is the likeliness I will be able to do research with state university professors

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>Hi, well the summer between my sophomore and junior year I wish to spend the majority of my summer beginning some research projects. There is a state university(CSUN) about 15min away and about 4 professors that I would really enjoy working with. I was planning to read all their abstracts and some of their works right after ap exams, and then email them.</p>

<p>So based off your personal experience, how likely is it that I will be able to do some research or work with them over the summer(astrophysics department)?</p>

<p>I am asking this question because my backup plan, if they all decline, is to do some science summer programs, which all have application fee's, and are due next week. I dont want to spend money on fee's on programs that I might not even attend, so what do you guys recommend that I do? Because I don't want to quickly read through as many of their articles that I can this weekend and hurry through my emails.</p>

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<p>Have you taken classes at this state university? Taking classes at a school is usually the best way to establish yourself there. I recommend you take a class, and then ask a professor who does the kind of research you are interested in if you can work with him, or if he knows somebody who might be willing to work with you. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>why is this on cal tech forum?</p>

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<p>oh well i thought that cal tech students would be the most likely students to have participated in research throughout high school and thus the best advisers</p>

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<p>I’d start emailing your prospective mentors now not after AP exams because 3 weeks is too short for a mentor to find a good project for you.</p>

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<p>[The</a> Jisan Research Institute](<a href=“jisan.org”>http://www.jisan.org/)</p>

<p>Check out the above website. It’s an organization devoted to help pre-college students perform cutting-edge research.</p>

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<p>It could be, but it’s not necessary provided you have the background.</p>