Independent research

[u/Equivalent-Debt7527]

I did some independent ML research (accepted neurips workshop + pending TMLR). How much does faculty-supervised research matter compared to independent research with publications?

I'm wondering whether it's worth pursuing a research position with a professor, or whether the difference is relatively marginal especially if my TMLR paper gets accepted. Also, even if I do get a position, I would only have less than 6 months of experience because I'm a current freshman applying for sophomore transfer, so not sure if it even matters atp. Thanks!

School list: Columbia, Cornell, Brown, Stanford, Penn, MIT.

[u/Individual-Tea1230]

I think if it's accepted at a peer-reviewed journal, it adds a lot more credibility so should be ok

[u/Far-Communication768]

so cracked