Would science research be worth the time?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm thinking about doing a science research because I absolutely love physics and chemistry. Will my hard courseload, I will definitely have hard time fitting it into my schedule ((-1)+hrs of sleep?). Of course, I would like my hard work to be seen and acknowledged by adcoms when I apply. I don't plan on entering my science research for a science fair competition by the end of my junior year so I probably won't have an award or anything. If I put that I've been working on a science project since junior year, what would it be worth?</p>

<p>I'm doing this project mainly for the experience (I want to know what it is like being a researcher) and to see if I want to pursue this kind of job in the future. I want to see how hard it is to become successful in science researching. But, of course, I would like to win the science competition and have my work seen by the admissions officers. </p>

<p>Please tell me what you think. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Putting that you've been doing some science project since junior year probably won't be worth much. Getting a good recommendation from an adult mentor/sponsor would be worth something. Entering Intel STS and/or Siemens during fall of senior year and winning something would be worth more than just something. Writing an essay about your experience researching would also potentially be worth something.</p>

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<p>^ what he said.</p>

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<p>Yes, what chronicidal said. Generally, research is seen as a positive so as long as you put effort into it, I'm sure adcoms will acknowledge it.</p>