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Applying for a summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program can be highly competitive, especially for students from smaller institutions. The discussion highlights that while a strong GPA, such as 3.94, is beneficial, prior research experience and advanced coursework significantly enhance an applicant's profile. One participant, who is a junior with experience in upper division proof courses and research, noted that despite their qualifications, they faced multiple rejections from REU applications, indicating the competitive nature of these programs. It was also mentioned that the number of applications can be substantial, as exemplified by a program receiving 340 applications. Overall, gaining more experience and coursework as a junior can improve chances of acceptance into an REU.
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I am thinking about applying for a summer REU, please leave advice and/or experience comments. I am an undergrad math student from a small public liberal arts school in WI. I have gone through the calculus series, and am starting Elementary Number Theory. I have a 3.94 gpa and am finishing my sophomore year. I have no research experience. What do you think my chances of getting an REU are?
 
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I'm not sure, chimath35. I know and have been told they are highly competiteve. I'm a junior and have taken several upper division proof courses such as abstract algebra I and II, couple courses in linear algebra, etc. I've also done research with a professor at my school and presented my work at a conference. With all this, I have been reject from 5 of the 13 places I have applied to, and have not yet heard back from the other 6. I spoke to the UC Berkeleys MSRI UP director and he told me they had 340 applications! You will have a beter chance once you are a junior and have more courses under your belt, though.
 

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