Students

• Do I need to apply to URAP in order to be eligible for Discovery?

  No, you’ll only need to complete the Discovery Application form. If you are accepted to one of the Discovery projects, we’ll help you enroll in the URAP program to get credits.

• Can I participate in multiple Discovery Projects?

  No, we expect students to commit to only ONE project per semester.

• What’s the difference between the my first/second/third choices of projects?

  The first/second/third choices you made will be taken into consideration as we calculate your matching score.

• If I’m taking Data 8 this semester, would I still be eligible for the program?

  Most of the projects that we have expect their candidates to have completed Data 8. Therefore, the completion of Data 8 is one of the prerequisites for our program.

• What does my matching score mean?

  The matching score is a way for you to see which projects are looking for students with skills that align with your own. The matching score also takes your interest in a project (first, second, third choice) into account. The higher the matching score, the better fit a project is for you. The matching score should not be compared to a hypothetical top score, but rather as a tool to compare between project matches for you. All that being said, the matching score is by no means the only indicator considered by project partners, nor should it be for you. Use it as a guide, but ultimately apply to the projects that you think are the best fits for you.

• After submitting my application, can I update my answers?

  We expect applicants to provide the most up-to-date information when they first start their application. Unless it’s about your personal information such as email addresses or SID, we won’t help process any requests to change application materials.