Jump to content

Genetix

Members
  • Posts

    6
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Profile Information

  • Application Season
    2016 Fall

Recent Profile Visitors

684 profile views

Genetix's Achievements

Decaf

Decaf (2/10)

0

Reputation

  1. I think that my studying habits are incorrect. I can get through Magoosh flashcards super easily because it is multiple choice, but to pull a definition from nothing makes it very hard. I often forgot about 90% of the definitions even though I can breeze through some types of flashcards. I think maybe 50 words a day to learn is sufficient. Also, I should be able to cite the definitions from the words and the words from the definitions. Then go back through the next day and run through those words quickly. Ones that I remember with the first guess can be omitted. Ones I still am having trouble with can go back into the deck to make a total of 50. e.g. If I am having a hard time with 11 words the next day. I will add 39 new words. 50 might be too much.
  2. Goal, what were you scoring on your first practice tests? Just wondering how much that helped you. 10, 15, 20 points?
  3. Basically, fill in the blank and vocab memorization. I know how to properly use words in context verbally, but knowing the EXACT definition to accurately answer a SE and TC questions is a pain. When more than one definition is assigned to a word, it is confusing because if you don't know the other definitions, you automatically eliminate that even if it is right. Reading comprehension is a breeze.
  4. Heres the problem. When I use apps like Magoosh, it gives me 4 answers to choose from. This makes it very simple because your brain naturally looks for patterns and when you get the question wrong, it tells you the right answer. So when you come back to that vocab word, your brain remembers that most familiar word. In SE and TC questions, you have no word bank to choose from, which makes it exponentially more difficult to reextract those definitions accurately.
  5. Hey all, I am scoring on practice tests from 143-148. I see that A LOT of people on this board score above 160's. I have read consistently throughout my life, but I still can't do well on the VR. I use the context to figure out of the blank is a negative or positive connotation. Then, I look to see if there are negatives or double negatives. The problem I have is that I have seen these words in context, but don't necessarily know exactly what their definition is. Is there any way I can improve on this? Any methodologies that has worked well for some of you or your though process when you get sentence equivalence or text completion questions?
  6. Hello all, I come to this forum to seek some advice on what path I should take. My story is that I want to seek a Phd in Biological Sciences, particularly Plant Breeding or Genetics. However, once upon a time in undergrad I was never ambitious or dedicated towards my academics. Subsequently, I obtained a cumulative GPA of 2.91 from an accredited institution. Also, I have roughly 60k in student loans also. The issue I am having deciding which route to take is solely attributable to a) funding & b] acceptance chance. Now, in a perfect world I would pursue my Ph.d, but because my GPA lacks and I am afraid to not get accepted. I would also do my Masters degree which theoretically should be easier to gain admissions, but then I don't want to get denied funding and be over 100K in student loans. Data from universities when looking at funding percentages of Ph.d vs Masters suggests 85% and 35% get funding, respectively. I plan on applying to ~9 universities. My letters of recommendation will be strong, but one of them will be VERY strong. The Principal investigator I work under is a nationally renown researcher. He is the director of multiple places and owns multiple start up businesses. This is really what I have the most going for me. He is a great person to work for. I just don't know how much weight that will carry. I will have 3 years of research experience from 3 different jobs (2 academia, 1 industry). My most recent job is a post-undergraduate job in academia. I have been told by multiple graduate students and post-doc's here that I already perform at the level of a graduate student in the middle of their Ph.d. The problem is that my hardwork, positive attitude and creativity will not necessarily translate on my admissions application. I feel like all they see is a 2.91 and automatically assume that I am either 1) Unintelligent 2) Lazy I matured very slowly as an adult in respect to time management, ambition, drive. The environment I was concealed to my whole life was never a good surrounding for finding myself or my ambitions. I would like to know what suggestions you may have for going the masters/phd route? What other suggestions might you have to increase the probability of acceptance letters from institutions? Thanks for all and any help!
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use