aldoushuxley

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I was placed next to a girl who would not stop hacking and sniffling the whole time. Those gross earphones they give you made my head hurt and suction against your ears, so I suffered through it. Not as bad as the alarm situation, but I was getting really distracted.

Also, he showed me the letter after it was submitted, so obviously not expecting feedback other than a thank you.

He's not famous, just well known. lol. I used to be interested in veterinary medicine but realized that I worked better in a lab rather than a client based setting because I am introverted. The letter was shown to me. I would feel like a twat asking him to redo it. I think you are right in regards to the context of the letter, though, so maybe I will just ride with it and hope that my SOP and other LOR's reveal enough regarding my work ethic.

His personality may account for some of this; he is a quiet spoken, modest, brilliant man. He communicates with clients in a way that he can use as few words as possible and they love him for that.

I did not because I know him so well and he knows me. He has a great reputation and has written many letters for admitted veterinary students (harder program than what I'm applying for). Everyone told me he was going to be a great recommender for my application.

First deadline is the 15th, but others are in January. Might have a professor that I can use instead. My other professor (that wrote one of my LOR's) said that my other two letters are good (including his), so one short one shouldn't hurt too bad, but if I am able, find a new recommender. I am really upset because me and the recommender who wrote the short LOR are good friends. We work well together and I feel like he didn't want to put any more effort into this. On another note, can recommenders see if you nix them from your list? Will the school send them an email that their LOR is not needed any more?

A veterinarian that I work with and am very close with wrote me a LOR. He has written many before and has assisted numerous students in getting into vet school. He is our medical director and very well known throughout the veterinary community. I am applying to several PhD and MS microbiology/immunology programs. I was able to see his LOR and was disappointed that it was so short: Aldoushuxley joined us nearly two years ago, and she has been a terrific addition to our practice working as a veterinary assistant. She learns quickly, shows good initiative and requires only a modest level of supervision. She is hard working and has demonstrated far above average intelligence. Aldoushuxley possesses excellent interpersonal skills and has a pleasant personality. Her work ethic and intellectual aptitude make her an excellent candidate for post graduate studies. I have 2 other letters that are longer and more in depth. Should I nix him from my LOR team and find someone new really quick? Or is this short and to the point where admission committees won't mind?

My sister did her associates in BME and got right into a job starting at $45,000/year. I don't know much about the field itself, but I would guess that women are highly sought after for diversity purposes.

I think it all depends on your personality type [as a woman]. If I end up getting married in grad school, then shit, i'll be married. I want a very intimate ceremony anyways, so I don't think that planning would be a huge stressor. As a woman in science though, I feel like I will do my best work in my twenties. I don't want to be tied down with a kid while I'm supposed to be cranking out research. I am serious about my career, but I am also serious about my relationship. You don't have to choose one or the other; you just have to manage your time (and also make sacrifices occasionally). I want to have kids eventually, but that can wait until I am not working an entry level job or a post-doc.

Question: "Future publication" is in manuscript phase; I expressed this on my resume and personal statement for my applications (I wrote that I would be 2nd author). Now my supervisor wants me to write the manuscript (draft to be finished in January), making me 1st author. Should I write to the admissions committee? 2nd to 1st author is a big step and I'm excited, but confused how to approach this. It will be my first publication. Note: Supervisor is a well known researcher and told me that this will definitely be published in a specific journal that he has been published in numerous times.

I did exactly that; I hope that they don't think it's too pushy. I know one for sure has it written. The other told me that mine is the first rec letter that she has ever written. So nervous. It's finals week. I shouldn't be thinking about this stuff!

FYI, just got an email from Ohio State: Thank you for submitting your application for admission to the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program at The Ohio State University. Our admissions committee will be meeting at the beginning of December to determine who will receive the first round of interviews. We are still missing two letters of recommendation for your entire application to be complete. Please submit this missing piece as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving this additional information from you. Of course the two LOR's are taking forever.

Basically, I think that they can do background checks on you (esp. since they have your SS#). They may do that primarily because of your DUI, and there may be information about your law school suspension there too. I'm not a legal expert, though.

and being bombarded with questions about what you are/will be doing. "Oh you'll get in somewhere" "Immunology? What is that?" "You're studying evolutionary biology? I thought you were christian" [not kidding. I am not religious either FTR] Awkward dinner conversation thread...Begin!

Thanks for the overwhelming response, guys! Here is an addendum; I am also looking at M.S. programs. Perhaps that route would be better to take. Going into evolutionary biology hasn't been written off though, so I could always look into those programs.

N=2 here. I wouldn't retake it. 70 isn't horrible--remember, that is based on ALL of the GRE test takers. Your research is solid and they will probably look more favorably on that than how well you can figure out algebra problems that you haven't done since 8th grade.

Are you applying to a M.S. program or PhD? Your regular GRE results are solid. For your Bio subject test, what was the breakdown by area? Were your Evolutionary/ecology scores higher than the others?

I took it the first time without studying- 153 V/151Q 4.5 writing. OK. I studied for 3 weeks then took it again, got 154V/149Q. Wut. Obviously, if you're just a shitty standardized test taker like me, you shouldn't waste the 180$ on a second shot.

My SO is in the same boat. He graduated in May as an intervention specialist. Supposed to be an in-demand position, but he is subbing right now. We may relocate in 2014 pending if I end up in a PhD program or in a lab somewhere, though.

Undergrad Institution: Small State school- OK on research Major(s): Biology Minor(s): GPA in Major: 3.0 Overall GPA: 3.2 Position in Class: average Type of Student: domestic female GRE Scores (revised/old version): Q: 151 V:153 W:4.5 B: Research Experience: freshwater mussel evolution, botany- May 2013-current. 2nd author in paper in progress, to be published in early 2014 Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Research fellowship w/ funding Summer 2013 Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Veterinary assistant 2 years Special Bonus Points: veterinary medicine CE (nephrology/urology) Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Applying to Where: Tufts Immunology and Microbiology PhD, OSU Immunology/Microbiology, CSU (ohio) MS Biology general

I am finishing my B.S. in Biology this December. I am interested in virology and immunology. My GPA is pretty low, though: 3.17. GRE scores are 151 quant, 153 verbal, and 4.5/6 in writing. I have research experience in evolutionary biology and botany and will have a manuscript ready for publication at the beginning of 2014 (freshwater mussel evolution, 2nd author). I have taken a lot of molecular classes and labs so I know a lot of techniques, but have not used them formally for research. Basically, I know my stats are weak. I wrote a strong personal statement and have 3 strong references. I applied to OSU and Tufts PhD programs (I know its a long shot) and a local M.S. program. I am also going to apply to the NIH post-bacc research program which I could do for a year or two to learn molecular laboratory techniques in immunology and/or virology. Anyone have suggestions for me? I know my GRE's and GPA aren't the most ideal, but I think my evolutionary background may be good for an immunology graduate program.