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This document provides tips and opportunities for GRE test preparation and summer research experiences. It recommends reviewing high school math and vocabulary, taking an advanced English class, and considering commercial prep classes. It also describes Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs that provide research experience over 10 weeks in the summer with stipends and housing. Industry internships at companies like Dow, Amgen and Merck are also highlighted as paid opportunities to gain research experience outside of academics. Non-research internships in science advocacy and communication are presented as alternative options.

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GRE Test Prep and Summer Research Opportunities: Making Yourself A More Competitive Applicant!
Gre prep and summer research opportunities
Gre prep and summer research opportunities
Gre prep and summer research opportunities
Extremely expensive from Princeton review! $900 and up! Kaplan also has prep classes, these classes are around $1300!! Worth a try! Will help you gauge what areas you need to focus studying and its FREE!!
Gre prep and summer research opportunities
Gre prep and summer research opportunities
GRE Test Prep Tips from US News Go Back To High School! Many of the math concepts come from high school geometry and algebra, a good review book will help! Sleep with your dictionary! The vocabulary on the GRE is much more advanced than the SAT. Read read read as much as possible and find a Kaplan or Princeton Review vocabulary review book! Take a tough English class! If you still have time, challenge yourself with an advanced college level English class. This is assist you with your analytical writing skills and comprehension. If you can afford itTake a Prep Class! Whether its through Princeton Review, Kaplan, or a course available at a local college or university. Dont like your score? Take it again! The GRE is offered several times during the week/day! If you dont like youre initial score, study again and take it again. This is why it is advised to take the test early, just incase you want a retake!
Summer Research Opportunities
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU programs) NSF sponsored (75 universities involved) For undergraduates interested in research, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience away from the home institution Generally 10 weeks over the summer, stipend and housing provided Can be a great opportunity to test out a graduate program you may be interested in Can provide you with another solid reference who can speak to your research skills Must be a US citizen
UC Irvine REU program website
Industry Internships Dow, Amgen, Gilead, Bayer, Tyson, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Merck., Timing/duration/due dates varies For some you can already have your BS Most are paid and include housing Good opportunity to experience research outside of academics
Industry Internships Dow, Amgen, Gilead, Bayer, Tyson, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Merck., Timing/duration/due dates varies For some you can already have your BS Most are paid and include housing Good opportunity to experience research outside of academics
Internships outside research AWIS, ACS, AAAS, UCS, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Smithsonian. Maybe bench work isnt for you, but science outreach/advocacy/policy/communication/writing

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Gre prep and summer research opportunities

  • 1. GRE Test Prep and Summer Research Opportunities: Making Yourself A More Competitive Applicant!
  • 5. Extremely expensive from Princeton review! $900 and up! Kaplan also has prep classes, these classes are around $1300!! Worth a try! Will help you gauge what areas you need to focus studying and its FREE!!
  • 8. GRE Test Prep Tips from US News Go Back To High School! Many of the math concepts come from high school geometry and algebra, a good review book will help! Sleep with your dictionary! The vocabulary on the GRE is much more advanced than the SAT. Read read read as much as possible and find a Kaplan or Princeton Review vocabulary review book! Take a tough English class! If you still have time, challenge yourself with an advanced college level English class. This is assist you with your analytical writing skills and comprehension. If you can afford itTake a Prep Class! Whether its through Princeton Review, Kaplan, or a course available at a local college or university. Dont like your score? Take it again! The GRE is offered several times during the week/day! If you dont like youre initial score, study again and take it again. This is why it is advised to take the test early, just incase you want a retake!
  • 10. Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU programs) NSF sponsored (75 universities involved) For undergraduates interested in research, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience away from the home institution Generally 10 weeks over the summer, stipend and housing provided Can be a great opportunity to test out a graduate program you may be interested in Can provide you with another solid reference who can speak to your research skills Must be a US citizen
  • 11. UC Irvine REU program website
  • 12. Industry Internships Dow, Amgen, Gilead, Bayer, Tyson, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Merck., Timing/duration/due dates varies For some you can already have your BS Most are paid and include housing Good opportunity to experience research outside of academics
  • 13. Industry Internships Dow, Amgen, Gilead, Bayer, Tyson, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Merck., Timing/duration/due dates varies For some you can already have your BS Most are paid and include housing Good opportunity to experience research outside of academics
  • 14. Internships outside research AWIS, ACS, AAAS, UCS, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Smithsonian. Maybe bench work isnt for you, but science outreach/advocacy/policy/communication/writing