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Hi there: I'm a current undergraduate international student: I expec to obtain my B.S. in Biotechnology Engineering in May 2016. Currently interested in pursuing a M.Sc. degree in the States in something related with Synthetic Biology/Genetic Engineering. I have two questions I and was hoping someone here could help me clear them: 1) Which are the best universities for Synthetic Biology/Genetic Engineering?! I have been frantically looking for programs related to these disciplines, but so far I've found only a handful of programs that are either (i) PhD programs along the lines of Chemical Biology (Harvard, Rice), (ii) MSc programs related to "Biomedical" engineering, more along the lines of new medical devices/drug delivery/tissue engineering (Johns Hopkins, Stanford Bioengineering) 2) These are my stats: International student GRE V+Q = 162 (90%) + 163 (86%) GPA = 3.96 Two Fellowships (Academic Excellence and International Mobility at my homeschool) Part of the 2014 Stanford International Honors Program Extensive research experience during my undergraduate studies, although not specifically related to Genetic Engineering until the very last year... If I don't find any good choices for the programs I'm looking, I'm thinking of going for a PhD in chemical biology or biological engineering, applying to MIT BE, Harvard Chemical Biology, Stanford Chemical Biology. Do you think I could stand a chance in these top-tier programs? Thank you very much!

I was taking a quick look at some postgraduate programs of Harvard University, when, to my dismay, I stumbled upon the next piece of text: "Please note that it is the policy of the Graduate School that an individual may submit no more than three applications during the course of his or her academic career. This policy applies to multiple HILS applications" While it sounds as an extremely harsh policy to me, I guess it's somewhat pointless to discuss it here. My question was more along the lines of: Do other top-tier universities (Stanford, MIT, Yale, UPenn) have a similar policy? Thanks!

Hi there: I'm a current undergraduate international student: I expec to obtain my B.S. in Biotechnology Engineering in May 2016. Currently interested in pursuing a M.Sc. degree in the States in something related with Synthetic Biology/Genetic Engineering. I have two questions I and was hoping someone here could help me clear them: 1) Which are the best universities for Synthetic Biology/Genetic Engineering?! I have been frantically looking for programs related to these disciplines, but so far I've found only a handful of programs that are either (i) PhD programs along the lines of Chemical Biology (Harvard, Rice), (ii) MSc programs related to "Biomedical" engineering, more along the lines of new medical devices/drug delivery/tissue engineering (Johns Hopkins, Stanford Bioengineering) 2) These are my stats: International student GRE V+Q = 162 (90%) + 163 (86%) GPA = 3.96 Two Fellowships (Academic Excellence and International Mobility at my homeschool) Part of the 2014 Stanford International Honors Program Extensive research experience during my undergraduate studies, although not specifically related to Genetic Engineering until the very last year... If I don't find any good choices for the programs I'm looking, I'm thinking of going for a PhD in chemical biology or biological engineering, applying to MIT BE, Harvard Chemical Biology, Stanford Chemical Biology. Do you think I could stand a chance in these top-tier programs? Thank you very much!

Welp... this is yet another "What are my chances???" thread, but I was hoping someone could offer me a little guidance regarding my situation. I'm an undergrad (rising senior) student from a Top-3 mexican university studying B.S. Biotechnology Engineering, and was hoping to apply to a competitive PhD program (Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Yale). However, past threads regarding the profile of applicants depressed me. In a world (cue Don LaFontaine) where people with 3+ publications as first authors and a Masters from an Ivy School are being rejected from Stanford, do I even stand a chance? My main drawbacks are (1) being international, (2) the fact that I was unable to secure external funding (missed deadlines), (3) lack of publications (though tons of research experience, I'd say) and (4) LoR will not stem from U.S. professors. Could anyone give a quick look to my profile and tell me if I should even try? Or should pursue a masters from a home university? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Undergrad Institution: Top-3 mexican university. Major(s): B.S. Biotechnology Engineering Minor(s): Does not apply GPA in Major: 99.6/100 (Mexican grades are out of 100) Overall GPA: 99.6/100 Position in Class: #1 Type of Student: International, funding required GRE Scores (revised/old version): Q: 165 (90%) V: 160 (85%) W: 4.5 (85%) TOEFL Total: 8.0 @ IELTS Research Experience: Two research summers during High School. Ended up producing a technical report and presented it in a local congress. Been involved in research with different programs during undergrad, one program during semesters 1-2, other one during semesters 5, 6, 7 and another one during semester 7. Planning on continuing research during semester #9, so it will pop up in my application. No publications. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 90% scolarship in my school (academic scolarship, awarded by university due to HS performance) Consistently recognized by my faculty as #1 student (past 2 years) Gold medal in state and national biology contest, silver medal in the Ibero-American contest (during HS, mind you) Pertinent Activities or Jobs: No Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: IB Program? 43/45 - Valedictorian (HS) Part of the 2014 International Honors Program at Stanford, obtained a certificate in the Environmental and Water Studies Program (A/A) Exchange student at The University of Nottingham during semester #8 Special Bonus Points: I'm afraid not. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Applying to Where: Stanford - Biosciences MIT - Biology Harvard - JOHN A. PAULSON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES Yale - BBS