Applications submitted! Now the waiting game begins...
Undergrad Institution: Top public institution Major(s): Biochemistry
GPA in Major: 3.8 Overall GPA: 3.7 Position in Class: N/A
Type of Student: DWM GRE Scores: Q: 167 (94%ile)
V: 156 (71%ile) W: 4.5 (80%ile)
B: N/A Research Experience: 3 years in a biochemistry/biophysics research lab by matriculation including two funded summers + 1 summer of pharmacology research at another top public institution. Experience consists of biochemistry (protein purification, kinetics, western blotting), considerable molecular cloning experience, and quantitative cell bio (microfluidics, live cell imaging) Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Senior honors thesis in the works, hopefully a first author paper in prep, third author paper in review, 3 SURFs, 2 nat'l conferences
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Science writing as a hobby -- attended a nat'l conference on a science writing fellowship Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Letter writers are all prominent PIs/professors; I'm confident they'll be strong recommendations
Special Bonus Points: former president of a science club, EIC of science magazine, NSF GRFP application submitted
Applying to Where: I'm definitely aiming high here, but I won't be too disappointed if I don't get started straight out of undergrad. I'd love to be in the northeast, do I have a chance there?
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