okay, kind of late but let me put my results on here as well, maybe it will help some people planning to apply in the future get an idea Undergrad Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMajor(s): Molecular and Cellular BiologyMinor(s): ChemistryGPA in Major: 3.47(at the time of application, 3.44 now)Overall GPA: 3.45(at the time of application,3.48 now)Position in Class: maybe above average, no clue thoughType of Student: International, with US degreeGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 158V: 158W: 4.0B:TOEFL Total: almost none of the programs i applied to wanted a toefl score because i have a us degree, couldnt apply to some programs because it was too late when i realized they required a toefl score regardlessResearch Experience: Working in a genetics lab since the start of my junior year so it would be 4 semesters at the time of graduation...also did some brief internships back home during the summer of 2015 and 2014 in a commercial genetics lab that did testing and a biochemistry lab- no publications thoughAwards/Honors/Recognitions: Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Nothing outside of researchAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: may write a senior thesis this yearSpecial Bonus Points: n/aApplying to Where:
for PhD applicatons:
UC Berkeley MCB- this was reaching very hard, i got rejected anyway on 14th of january
Yale BBS- also reaching, i got rejected
Northwestern IBIS- still waiting for a decision, probably not going to get admitted though(interviewed)
UIUC MCB- rejected on late january
UIC MCDB/Neuroscience- rejected(with interview )
WashU DBBS- rejected
accepted into two masters programs in the UK at King's College London and Imperial College London. going to try my luck again after i complete my masters, hopefully with better GRE scores, more experience, better personal statement, maybe publications and a slightly higher undergrad gpa.