For most of the Access to Research students there is a "Science for Starters" class presenting current research at the level of Scientific American articles. We intermingle the Access to Research students with MARC students through attendance at colloquia, poster presentations given by MARC students at various meetings, and peer advising. We encourage students to attend departmental and biomedical research career seminars as well. The Access to Research program increases interest in the sciences and brings the academic level of Access to Research students to MARC U-STAR eligibility via academic advising; tutoring in gateway courses, and ensures the readiness of eligible Access to Research to enter the MARC Program.