UCSB Summer Research Mentorship

ngongs
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:19:24 +0000

@sunshower212: There were some students that had previous research experience, but most people did not know how to write a professional research paper. The TA’s will teach you step-by-step through the process, though, so everyone will have a professional looking paper by the end of the program.
I think that many people did get a lot from this program. Some people enjoyed it so much that they are going back this summer. Most of those not returning are either doing one of two options. Either they are graduating high school, or they used UCSB as a stepping stone to get into other research programs. Personally, I really enjoyed my time there, but I will be attending Boston University’s research program this summer.
@archaic: Last year approximately 60 people attended the research program, however: I am not sure how many total people applied for those spots. I felt the admissions process was pretty competitive since some students came from prep schools and had perfect SAT scores. However, from what I deducted from talking to other people in the program, the admissions process is mainly dedicated around the essays. Therefore, having very good, elaborate, and thought out responses to the 10 questions on the application can get you into the program.