Last Minute Research

[serenity5x5]

I've recently made the decision to apply to grad school, but have now just learned that undergrad research is essential to getting into a top-tier program. I haven't done any research at all pertaining to my field, only two poster publications presented at a professional conference and some design projects. Would it still be beneficial if I tackled a research project during the fall of my senior year, or is it too late?

[rising_star]

It's never too late if you care enough!

[tskinner]

There's no way doing research could hurt you, so why would you not?

Sure you may not have a finished product or results to talk about, but you can still say in your SOP something along the lines of:

As I conduct research on BUZZWORD A and BUZZWORD B, I find that the questions of blah-blah-blah interest me most and would be a topic I would like to continue to research at University of My Future Grad School.