No research/lab experience?

[t.s]

Hello,

Just stressing out again---I was wondering whether the fact that I don't have any lab experience will hurt my chances; however, I have volunteer/shadowing experience...any advice would be really appreciated!

 

[NDGummy]

I don't think it matters that much. I don't have any either. I think they look at shadowing experience as more important. Hope that helped a little. 🙂

Hello,

Just stressing out again---I was wondering whether the fact that I don't have any lab experience will hurt my chances; however, I have volunteer/shadowing experience...any advice would be really appreciated!

 

[Dr. Steve Brule]

yeah i don't have any either..it really shouldn't be that big of a deal..unless ur applying to a research intensive school

 

[toony]

unless u're interested in pursuing a PhD, i don't think it's necessary though.

 

[t.s]

thanks everyone for the reassurance!

 

[pbure]

my advice would be to get some and fast. even if you just moonlight in someone's lab for a few weeks..you can still put it down. research experience is a big bonus..it shows the schools you're a serious student.

 

[msf41]

Hello,

Just stressing out again---I was wondering whether the fact that I don't have any lab experience will hurt my chances; however, I have volunteer/shadowing experience...any advice would be really appreciated!

Sorry to sound negative, but people in admissions offices that I have spoken with say that research on your app is a BIG plus. However, it may ease your mind to know that I didn't hear anyone say that they counted it against you if you didn't have any research.

 

[edkNARF]

i didn't do research and i have many interviews lined up. it may keep you out of harvard, but i think it won't be a big problem at most schools.

 

[Jone]

in my D1 class, i'd say maybe 10 out of 80 students have research experience, at most. and let me add, this year we had a VERY competitive entering class....

Hello,

Just stressing out again---I was wondering whether the fact that I don't have any lab experience will hurt my chances; however, I have volunteer/shadowing experience...any advice would be really appreciated!