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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are poorer students at disadvantage for research? Do you mean dumber students or are you just witch hunting?[/quote]

[b]poorer students don't have the connections to find these positions.[/b]  Life isn't fair.  A kid whose parents are both college educated has a huge advantage over others.  Those whose parents both have advanced degrees has even more advantages.  My kid has a friend who just graduated college and going onto a MS program then PHD and beyond.  No surprise with both parents having PHDS and post docs from top universities....the kid grew up around that and was exposed to concepts of advanced education and the doors it opens and job opportunities.  A kid whose parents only have a HS degree has no clue about the same things
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You need to provide proofs for this assumption that doing research requires connections. DCUM postings are not proofs.[/quote]

It requires the knowledge that research exists, that it’s beneficial for college admissions, and how to identify opportunities.

Research doesn’t “require” connections, but they sure help a lot.

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