[Reputation of East Coast School]

I'm currently finishing my undergrad at a small school in Philly. 

 

Don't know much about Drexel's grad program but the school in general has a good reputation. It's juxtaposed right next to UPenn's campus. Has several brand new STEM buildings and such. University City is a great place for a grad student IMO

[Roswell Park Cancer Institute - SUNY Buffalo]

Hey all, 

 

I was recently accepted to the biophysics program at RPCI at SUNY Buffalo. 

 

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this program (or a similar one at Buffalo). 

 

Thanks

[2015 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results]

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.