PaulinaTheChemist

I'm no expert, but I think you have good chances of getting into a really good program. Not necessarily ivy league though

I am a bit confused about the whole masters thing. I know this probably differs from school to school, but I want to get a general idea how this works. So here comes my question: How does one gets MSc degree if enrolled into a PhD program? I know the school carries admission only for PhDs, but later some MSc degrees are awarded. Do schools usually make problems about getting MSc rather than a PhD one was initially admitted to (assuming full funding provided by the school)? I am talking about a completely voluntary decision to get a different degree, not caused by academic difficulties. I am not from the US and this is one of those things I never understood about the system here. Thanks!

Yap, sounds similar to my school. I applied and got offer from the Chem department, accepted it and then I had to "apply" (i.e. initialize online form without resubmitting any documents) to the Graduate School. The Chem department then recommends admission. It also seemed confusing to me and I asked whether I can still be rejected. I was told this is just a formality, the Graduate Schools is the one who deals with sending official acceptance letters (and in my case also visa stuff) and it's not possible to get rejected. I think it's a similar thing in your case, just different people selecting applicants and different ones sending official docs

Business casual is always a safe option. Sure, don't wear uncomfortable clothes (especially shoes), but I don't see a reason to assume business casual would be uncomfortable. I wore grey pants, button-up shirt, a business casual jacket and flats. I also took off my piercings. Will a school ban anyone from the visit for wearing sweat pants and piercings? No. Probably no one would make any comment about that. However, wearing unquestionably appropriate clothes can make you feel more confident. Remember profs are just people and some of them won't care at all, but some might think (or unconsciusly assume) that more professionally looking students are more serious and responsible.

Thanks for letting us know and congratultions

I emailed them today too. Their reply somewhat reminds me on the kind of things you find in fortune cookies In the very near future you will receive an email directing you to view the decision letter in Applicant Self Service.

To all those still waiting for Boulder - I emailed them today asking about the decision and this is the reply I received: Hi xxx, I can tell you that we have received your full application, but that our committee has not yet reviewed your application. Our first round of decisions have gone out at this time, and decisions will continue to be made until about April 1. You will get a letter with their decision as soon as it is made. Thank you, Chemasst.

Talk to your professors, academic adviser, career development office, older . Internet forum about PhD in chemistry seems like the worst source of information. It is great that you did all those things which ended up distracting you, but don't expect the admission committee to care (which doesn't make your work unimportant, it's simply irrelevant).

Yeah, that's how is seems to me too :/ Still hoping though

Do you by any chance know what's up with Duke? (I see you're waiting for them as well)?

This is the voice of reason I needed to hear. Thank you

Hello everyone, I read a lot of stuff on the internet today and as usual it resulted in me knowing even less than before. I am wondering which branches of chemistry are more in demand in the job market right now? I was convinced (by impressions I got in my undergrad classes and common logic) that orgo is a pretty solid field to specialize in, in terms of finding a job later on (because so many industries rely on organic compounds). However, some opinions I've read today claimed the very opposite (because outsourcing and China). Some people claimed that Environmental Chemistry is far more desirable by employers which is exactly the oposite of what I would have guessed. I am not going to describe my particular situation, I am just interested what is your experience with different branches of chemistry. For simplicity, let's assume that job market is hard and life is hard and we all know it, but certain specializations are probably less in demanded by employers than the others and that's what the question is about. Thanks!