alyb_batgirl

Thanks for the response. I know the days for the interviews (Jan 16 and Jan 23), so I know they aren't really doing multiple interview rounds, at least not in the Biology department specifically. I'm planning to be in Seattle area anyway later in January, so was thinking I would just email the professors to see if they would meet with me, not specifically as an applicant, but as a student in science with aims of eventually pursuing a PhD. More to just make a career connection than necessarily change minds.

Hello, So I recently applied to a handful of PhD programs in Biology/Ecology. I had not heard back from any schools, and sent an inquiry email to my top choice school (University of Washington). I was told that the emails for interviews had already been sent out (meaning: I was not invited to interview). However, in the email they also said that applications were under review until final decisions were made in March/April. I know my application was strong, if not necessarily the best (lots of research experience, great letters, middle undergrad GPA, middle GRE scores). I was thinking about replying to the email asking if there was anything I could do to convince the admissions committee that I was worth the time, or to seriously re-consider my application. I was also considering emailing the professors I had talked to about being advisors. Does this seem too desperate/pestering? I just want to prove that I am worth the risk and have great potential, and LOVE LOVE the type of research/science I do/want to do. Or should I just roll over and accept my fate and wait for the rejection letter in March? Input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!