Rejection from University of Washington Microbiology via email. Expected it at this point but I was really hoping for an interview invite from this program. Doubt I could have fit in the interview at this point, but I may have tried.
Others may disagree, but I don't think this is a good way to look at programs. Rather than break up programs into tiers, instead look at what programs have PIs are performing research that interests you. Is there a specific area in microbiology that you are looking at for your research interests? I would suggest talking with your professors and seeing if they know who is turning out good research in these areas.
Princeton Mol Bio has interviews the weekend of Feb 13th. I believe there was another weekend but I don't remember when they said that was. Hope this helps.
Just got an email from UW-Madison MDTP! I have an interview either 2/5-2/8 or 2/19-2/22.
Didn't think I would be this nervous about this whole process.