We really do have very similar stats! I'm so curious to know how many people have applied this year to the program. I was denied 2 times in a row to their 4+1 program so I can't help but be nervous that I won't get into their MSOT program. As for research experience, I really don't have much besides casually helping a researcher for a week with surveys and the occasional research paper during undergrad. I asked Sarah (advisor) if I should just leave it blank and she said to make sure to write something. As long as you have done extensive research on a topic then put it down. So I just used an example of a previous research paper I did in the past. I guess it's not much of a help now that apps were already due. I'm sure we will be fine. They can't possibly expect that everyone has research experience in undergrad. It is extremely hard to find research assistant experience. It would be pretty sad if that section was worth a significant amount of points. I'll definitely keep you guys updated! I'm going nuts waiting on this letter. I wonder if the acceptance letter will be an actual packet of info or if it will just be an acceptance letter in a thin envelope just like the denial letters. Do either of you happen to know?
