<p>Elite colleges also look if you’ve done any research on you application, but this notion is still kinda vague to me. Can anyone clarify what is the “research” that they’re looking for? I don’t think it means those programs like NSLC which cost like $6000 to go, right?</p>
<p>re·search (r-sûrch, rsûrch)
n.
- Scholarly or scientific investigation or inquiry. </p>
<p>Most high school students do it with college professors or other mentors. There are some research institutes where you can work too.</p>