akashpatel

What do you mean? I did not get you. I'm working at Columbia, and my PI won't recommend by himself (they feel its like asking for favor to someone) huh :-( I approached some prof. and they said, apply and if you get through interviews, mention their names and they will be happy to meet that time.

Hi Vene, thanks for your advise. So GRE scores won't matter much, in top schools (if I have research and teaching experience as well as masters with thesis)? Would they still consider my app for review?

Hi Vene, I know its too late to do it in mid-Jan, but at least I can apply to some average schools and get into a graduate program. I have applied to all good schools and that is the reason I am more worried now. :-( Harvard, Columbia, BU, Rutgers, SCRIPPS, Mount Sinai, Uni of Wisconsin, NYU, Sloan Kettering (rejection), Stony Brook, UCSD.... ....and I am looking for 2 more schools, which are avg or a lil below avg that helps me to get into PhD. Though I have two years of teaching experience and also research experience, I think it might not be sufficient to get into Ivy or top schools... Any suggestions/advice???? What are you doing, and where? Thanks.

Hi Virus Guy, I understand what you saying, but at this time, I feel that's the only negative factor in my app. I had my statement reviewed among 2-3 friends and one professor who was my mentor in Master's thesis. I have Master's research-two years +1 year current work experience to be continued until I get into grad program. I also did 6-month summer research project in final year BS and then worked for 7 months (industrial) before getting into Masters. So you sure, GRE won't affect as a major (-ve) factor towards my apps? Thanks.

Hi Virus guy, Thanks for your response. I have applied to SCRIPPS as well. I got a rejection from Sloan Kettering, so I think GRE would be an imp. criteria for my application. So confused and depressed, thinking of retaking it in January, but I doubt I will improve. I am not a good GRE test-taker. :-( How are your applications turning out? Where did you apply and if you heard anything? Thanks. Akash

Thanks for your time and advice Gabe.

Thanks Gabe. This is very helpful. I am just concerned that these top universities might have cut-offs that my application won't be considered for further review, if the admissions sort according to GRE scores. Would that be a case in Ivy-schools or other top institutions?

Hello. Thanks for being here to give your advise as you have been in admissions committee. I have applied to biological sciences program and I am worried about my GRE scores, if you can help. (I also posted this earlier in grad forum cafe) I am worried if I can get in to any schools with my GRE ( 303; V: 146, Q: 157). I already have a Masters degree with a research project, and also 2 years of research experience at an Ivy league school; 1 co-author publication in a good journal). My undergrad GPA is 3.7 and masters GPA is 3.6, and I have good recommendation letters from professor at top tier universities. Would GRE scores really affect my applications? And, any chances for Columbia, UPenn, Harvard......other high-ranked schools with this profile? Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am worried if I can get in to any good schools with my GRE ( 303; V: 146, Q: 157). I already have a Masters degree with a research project, and also 2 years of research experience at an Ivy league school. (1 co-author publication in a good journal) My undergrad GPA is 3.7 and masters GPA is 3.6, and I have great recommendation letters from professor at top tier universities. Would GRE scores really affect my applications? Can any one please suggest me some universities in northeast, that might be appropriate for my profile? And, any chances for Columbia, UPenn, Harvard......other high-ranked schools? Thanks.

Hello, I am really worried if I can get in to any schools with my GRE ( 303; V: 146, Q: 157). I already have a Masters degree with a research project, and also 2 years of research experience at an Ivy league school; 1 co-author publication in a good journal). My undergrad GPA is 3.7 and masters GPA is 3.6, and I have great recommendation letters from professor at top tier universities. Would GRE scores really affect my applications? Can any one please suggest me some universities in northeast, that might be appropriate for my profile? And, any chances for Columbia, UPenn, Harvard......other high-ranked schools? Thanks in advance.