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    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

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    7 hours ago, Infinito said:

    So I received my first post-interview rejection while at one of my interviews. So that totally changed my drive, haha.

    Was obviously disappointed, even more so when I inquired how to improve for the future, and they said I was unengaged/seemed disinterested about the program; which was ironic since it was my one of my top choices at the time. When I told some of the grad student interviewers, they were like WTF?

    So, just a friendly reminder to BEWARE OF RESTING BITCH FACE. Cuz clearly you don't realize how bad it is till you get a rejection over it. And to not feel too bad about rejections because they really can be a crapshoot.
     

    Oh man.  I'm sorry :(.  That's one of my biggest concerns.  I'm naturally an introvert so interviews are so exhausting!

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

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    4 minutes ago, Gram Neutral said:

    So I've never had a multi-day interview. I have one coming up that's Thursday night dinner with grad students, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday breakfast(not really a part of it). What the heck do I wear? Friday we don't have any interviews, it's all presentations etc. Of course we will be meeting people, but not the physical interviews. Suit both days? Change the tie and shirt? Business casual Thursday for dinner? Suit all 3 days? 

    Based on what I have seen at the interviews I have gone too, I would do business casual for Friday and Saturday - I don't think a full suit is necessary even for the interviews.  Maybe just add a tie for Saturday?  I think that casual is fine for Friday and Sunday, but still look presentable.  Again, this is just based on my experiences so far and trying to remember what the boys were wearing.  Good luck and have a great time!

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

    Posted

    1 minute ago, peachypie said:

    It likely is a mixture of availability and position in the program (are they on the admission committee, do they run a core facility, are thew newer faculty...so many reasons really).  The interviews are not solely to find specific labs, you should be well-rounded and able to talk to many different scientists.  Also it has been said here before and is worth repeating.  Don't go to a school with the intent on working with one person, you should have a few different PIs you are interested in, since many many times it does not work out the way you anticipate.  interviews give you a chance to talk to PIs you  may not have initially thought you were interested in but may be worth looking further into.

    Thanks.  I definitely don't have one specific PI for any of these schools.  I am all about keeping an open mind.  I was just curious how they paired us up :) 

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

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    36 minutes ago, peachypie said:

    Not all interviews will be with everyone you want to work with.  It sounds like you were asked for five and they set up interviews with 4.  The one that is not on that list is likely not available to meet with you.  I don't think the misspelling is an issue, generally program coordinators work for a specific department and know all the PIs anyway and one letter mixup is not going to confuse them to that level.  I wouldn't be overly concerned about contacting again.  You probably won't hear back about anything specific until closer to the interview date, the coordinator is probably fairly busy right now with setting up interview details and the current students of the program.

    Apart from taking into account faculty members you list interest in, how do programs determine who you meet with?

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, biochemgirl67 said:

    Did they get back to you after you took the questionnaire?  (And what did you put for your "Friday night activities"???  I almost died laughing when I saw them.  Comedy club and dessert bar all the way.  :P:P)

    I emailed them to give them a different address and they confirmed the date.  I haven't had time to fill out the questionnaire yet. 

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

    Posted · Edited by biosci

    2 minutes ago, biochemgirl67 said:

    I'm free both weekends, but I put that I preferred the Feb 27 - 29 weekend.  They haven't gotten back to me yet.  If I get that date, I'll be interviewing three weekends in a row which already sounds exhausting.

    I'm going that weekend too, but I thought it was the 25-27? :)

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

    Posted

    5 hours ago, daniolabtest said:

     

    Me three!!! 
    What research areas are you guys looking at?

     

    5 hours ago, Gram Positive said:

    Microbiology (especially bacteriology). How about you? Developmental biology, I presume? :)

     

    5 hours ago, biochemgirl67 said:

    Immunology/Virology/Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Stem Cells/Developmental Biology.  What about you?

    Congrats!  What date are you guys going?  I put Genetics and Genomics; Molecular and Cell Biology; Stem Cells, Development, Regeneration and Aging

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

    Posted

    34 minutes ago, Edotdl said:

    Alright, I know this has been talked about before, but now with more interview invites coming out, is anyone one else becoming worried about missing too many classes? I know grades aren't really *that* critical anymore, but still...

    YES!  I know I shouldn't worry so much, but I have worked so hard for my GPA and want to finish strong.  also eyeing some school awards...

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

    Posted

    31 minutes ago, shovonreza said:

    Thanks a lot for your reply. Actually they have offered lodging and a travel fund of 500$. Apart from the fact that 500$ is not enough, it is not possible to get a US visa within a month from where I live. I have sent an email asking for a Skype interview, fingers crossed!

    Wow, $500 isn't enough for me for some of my flights, and I'm domestic!  Good luck!

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

    Posted

    Just now, ultravioletblack said:

    Weird question: does anyone know about the rooming situation for their schools? Is it typical to have a single hotel room to yourself during interviews? 

    Several of the schools I have interviews at have specifically told us we will share a room with another interviewee, and I am assuming that 2 per room is pretty standard, but just an assumption

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Nero_Mustbethefeeling said:

    I just got an email from one school asking if I can switch my interview date.

    I already chose the first interview date weeks ago and now they are asking me to do the later date.

    Should I be concerned? Or is their some advantage to doing this? I was already making plans to come to the first date. I just wonder why they would do this.

    Total guess, but they probably just have people who can't attend the second date and have filled the first date already, so they want to try to get anyone they can to switch to even out the numbers.  I wouldn't be worried. 

    2016 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results

    in Biology

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    1 hour ago, peachypie said:

    Interviews can be business casual to business (suits are not unseen) that largely depends on the location and personality of the school.  Social events/tours IMO are still business casual.  Try to avoid jeans is what I think it comes down to.  If it is just grad students I think you can get away with a nice pair of dark jeans but I never saw someone wearing jeans and tennis shoes ever.  Remember you are trying to put your best foot forward, so although PIs and grad students will be much more casual, it doesn't mean you don't need to still try.  Comfortable shoes for women depends on your level of comfort.  I wore heels for all of my interviews.  For snowy/cold locations you can get heels that are booties too.  For the non-interview days (and that was my personal preference) just wear a nice shoe.  Flats, boots, just not tennis shoes.  I am comfortable walking in heels at long distances, if you are not I would not recommend wearing heels, I'm just stubborn but I also didn't have issues with heels and kept up just fine, no discomfort etc.  If its colder I'd go nice pair of boots for women there should be plenty available.

    Thanks for the advice!  I am definitely not wearing heels because I am not even comfortable walking short distances in them :). For cold locations, do you think nice sweaters would be appropriate?  With nice pants?  I am not really a dress/skirt person. Thanks

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