<p>As far as I know Tufts has excellent research opportunities for undergraduates throughour the year and it is very common for undergrads to publish atleast once. As you know publishing your research is very prestigious and give your application dozens of brownie points. Talk to one of your professors who you might be interested in working with and ask them how to get involved at research at your school. I hear the faculty is very helpful and friendly so I’m sure you wont have a problem.</p>