Research Opportunities
Ralph Becker
The Importance of High School Research

Many applicants to the most selective university programs share high grades, high test scores, solid recommendations and generous doses of community service and volunteer activities. Yet, if they want to set themselves apart from the pool of exceptional students, a significant research experience in STEM or the social sciences helps.

The Importance of High School Research

Communication

Pepperdine in Perspective

Pepperdine in Perspective

Usually, when students consider Southern California colleges, their list includes Pomona College, USC, UCLA, and occasionally Loyola Marymount, or Pepperdine. Pepperdine, however, is a rare selection. Why? Pepperdine is a remarkably beautiful campus, and its selectivity increases each year: it now accepts only 30% of applicants. Additionally, this year it graduated seven Fulbright scholars. Pepperdine warranted a visit.