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

Essay writing

Writing the Statement of Purpose

Writing the Statement of Purpose

For graduate school a statement of purpose for the admissions process is generally a requirement. There are, however, undergraduate schools that ask for a SOP.

The statement of purpose question can appear in a variety of forms. The University of Pennsylvania, has a 450-word SOP: “Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, how will you explore your academic and intellectual interests at the University of Pennsylvania?” Cornell has a 650-word SOP. University of Michigan’s is 550 words and University of Wisconsin, Madison, is 650.