Undergrad Institution: Top 15 public research university, top 45 national universities in the US Major(s): Aquatic Biology Minor(s): English GPA in Major: 3.80 cum. / 3.96 upper division Overall GPA: 3.85 Position in Class: ~Top 7%, ‘High Honors’ Type of Student: Domestic Female GRE Scores (revised version): Q: 161 V: 166 W: still waiting…
B: Not taken
Research Experience:
- 2 years as an undergraduate researcher
Senior Honors Thesis
Presented at annual SERCAL conference, UC Natural Reserve System conference, Undergraduate colloquium (x2)
Draft for publication is in the works
- 0.5 years as an undergraduate researcher
Primary lit search on the movement of microzooplankton
- 0.5 years as a post-BS researcher in a plant ecology lab
Awards/Honors/Recognitions:
- University Academic Excellence Achievement (Honors program)
- Deans List (x10 quarters out of 12)
- Distinction in the Major (Departmental honors)
- 4 merit-based scholarships for research endeavors
Pertinent Activities or Jobs:
- 1.5 years as university staff – introductory biology tutor
- Summer research outreach mentor for 1st gen college students
- Volunteer experience: protecting endangered birds (public outreach), chemistry outreach program, sea center outreach
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:
- I've been told that I give better presentations than some grad students by my advisor
Special Bonus Points:
- Current research advisor is well respected in my field
- I bake excellent banana bread
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:
None that I can think of. I graduated with an Aquatic Bio degree but am heading into the plant sciences... so, we'll see.
Applying to Where:
- Stanford – Ecology and Evolution PhD
- UCSC – Environmental Studies PhD
- UCSD - Ecology, Behavior and Evolution PhD