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I meant thesis sample. Assessing the quality of the applicant's most recent thesis. Thanks neurominer.

Also, as most phd applicants enter with an MSc, we take Grad GPAs and thesis scores very seriously. For MSc applicants, a bachelors thesis is a reqn. Also uGPA grades especially in the last two years are looked at. Hence GPAs and research experience are the important in Canadian Biology graduate programs

Hi neurominer, decision-making by adcom is essentially a collective one. However, as most Biology programs don't require the GRE. Research experience is massive and number one criterion in our reckoning. For most PhD programs, Pubs are almost a requirement. Cheers.

Was just thinking I could be of help to prospective Biology graduate students in Canada and beyond. Ask me any admission-related questions. Would try to answer if and when I'm chanced. Cheers.

i guys, so I had an interview with potential PI who I want to work in his lab for PhD. We had a fruitful discussion on skype and even discussed potential projects and asked if I would be available to start summer 2015. He then told me he needs to get references from my CV referees before we discuss further. Its been over a week now. Do you think I should send him a gentle reminder. ( He hardly reply mails, so calling could be the option). What's your opinion guys?

Thanks.samiam.

So I contacted a potential supervisor in a Canadian uni yesterday on phone to discuss possible graduate supervision. He told me to send an email with my profile so that we can discuss. He hasn't replied my email since. When do you guys think I should send him a gentle reminder or call him. P.S. I have noticed he's very busy and doesn't check his mails regularly. Need your advice guys!

I just contacted the program coordinator of my desired dept and was told to expect a decision on my phd appl on oct 3 (makes it 7 weeks of review). Anyone one else expecting a response from McGill ?