Undergrad Institution: medium sized private school, top regionally Major(s): Biology and Philosophy Minor(s): n/a GPA in Major: ~2.9 in biology, 3.8 in philosophy Overall GPA: 3.2 (trending up greatly since freshman year) Position in Class: definitely above average, closer to %75 Type of Student: domestic, white male GRE Scores (revised/old version): Q: 155 V: 157 W: waiting (would anticipate a 4.0 or 4.5) B: n/a Research Experience: by the time I apply: 3 semesters and a summer program studying membrane protein biophysics (protein-protein interaction) and
3 semesters studying/organizing/leading a team of students studying a slow-sand water filter in an applied microbiology lab Awards/Honors/Recognitions: pretty much half tuition scholarship, deans list Pertinent Activities or Jobs: member of social fraternity, held several leadership roles. 4 semesters TAing intro chem and intro bio courses Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: by application time I'll have 4 poster presentations (1 at a national conference, one regional, and two at home institution) Special Bonus Points: i'm a great guy, should have 3 incredibly positive LOR Applying to Where:
All M.S. programs
Loyola Chicago
William and Mary
Southern Maine
University of Virginia
University of New Hampshire (microbiology)
University of Georgia (microbiology)
North Carolina State University (microbiology)
Basically I'm just looking for advice/chances. I'm only accepting offers that come with a stipend and tuition waiver. Most of these schools it seems almost guarantee them for the masters.