Undergrad Institution: “public ivy” Major(s):Bio & Environmental Sci Minor(s): GPA in Major:3.81 Overall GPA:3.71 Position in Class: no clue Type of Student: domestic male
Grad Institution: big public
Major: Education/curriculum & instruction (Master’s)
GPA:3.86 GRE Scores (revised/old version): Q: 167 (94%) V: 164 (93%) W: 5.5 (98%) B: 920 (99%)
Research Experience: 3.5 years in undergrad (evolution focus), also while on study abroad (ecology focus).
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Some HHMI undergrad grants/awards, Americorps 900 hour service award
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: College Tutor, Lab tech, and HS science teacher 3 years Special Bonus Points: The PI in my undergrad lab has connections with a lab I’m interested in. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:
I really try to play up the teaching aspect. I’ve taught a wide variety of students and a wide variety of subjects (bio, chem., anatomy & phys)
I’m primarily interested in evolution on the genetic level (specifically the evolution of gene regulation)
Applying to Where:
Umass: OEB
Indiana: EEB
Michigan: EEB
Duke: G&G
UC Davis: IGG
UC Berkeley: MCB
UC Irvine: EEB
One question: is a 99% on the subject score something admission committees will be impressed by or will it be more of a footnote on my application?