lowcarb_girl

Hi there, when did u both hear from BU? Should I assume a rejection if I have not heard anything...?

Sure, thank you !

Hi all, I am planning to apply for the Phd Biostatistics program in Fall 2016. Since I'd worked 2 years in research, I would like to apply to several schools that are likely out of my reach. After reading some posts here, I just wanted to see if I'd be wasting money to do so. Here is my profile: Education- Undergraduate: CGPA: 3.72/4.00 - B.S. double major Biology and Mathematics, minor in Computer Science (small liberal arts college) Graduate: CGPA: 3.56/4.00 - M.S. Biostatistics, minor in Epidemiology (Ranked #13 for Biostatistics) (lower GPA than undergraduate because I was working 2 jobs to pay off the cost of the program, thus, somewhat neglected my studies) Currently taking Real Analysis in a large state school where i reside to up my chances since I did not take it in my undergrad. GRE- vGRE: 159 qGRE: 168 AWA: 4.5 Experience- -2 years research experience in a hospital resulting in 4 first-authored publications (2 applied statistics) and 2 co-authored publications. -2 poster presentations (1 in a Stats meeting). -Calculus I,II, III tutor (for 3 years) -Volunteered in a couple healthcare institutions and discovered that I would really like to work in the healthcare field (research) utilizing my expertise to help make the world a better place LOR -2 Harvard alumnis (master-thesis advisor and current PI) (both well-known biostat professors) -previous senior author at the cancer center I'd worked at (well-known in Psychology) Schools that I am applying: (Reach?) Harvard Columbia UNC Johns Hopkins (Hopeful) Emory University University of Minnesota Boston University UPenn (Safety) University of Florida Virginia Commonwealth University I've tried my best to up my chances these 2 years to make up for my not-so-competitive GPA. I look forward to your comments!