KitKatie

Hi everyone! Hopped on the bandwagon a little too late, but I wanted some fresh opinions on my profile and the schools I'm aiming for... I'm thinking I'm aiming a little too high but I guess only time will tell. Undergrad Institution: Big state school, Division I researchMajor(s): Biochemistry/ Molecular & Cellular Biology (Double)Minor(s): PsychologyGPA in Major: 3.54 (not sure if calculated right)Overall GPA: 3.68Position in Class: Probably average in my majorType of Student: Domestic, female, whiteGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q:157 (68%)V:159 (81%)W:4.5 (80%)B:Didn't takeResearch Experience: 1.5 years of research experience in a pharmacology lab with a rather well-known PI in her field. Two poster conferences (first place award in one of those), one national conference. Just started in a new research lab because my previous PI is transferring schools, been in this one only for 2 months but will write my senior thesis on this project (will be in this lab for a year total once I graduate). Part of a rather selective undergraduate research program that facilitated me working over the summers. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Departmental poster conference first place award, multiple dean's list, honors college awards, Experimental Biology travel grant.Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Tutor/Preceptor for intro bio class for 2 years for same professor. Vice president of biochem club that does a lot of outreach and has a student-run poster conference on campus.Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: NopeSpecial Bonus Points: One of my recommenders is the departmental head for pharmacology at my school, while another recommender is quite famous in pharmacology and has just moved to a dean position. Don't know if this is worth anything though.Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:Applying to Where: All pharmacology/toxicology PhD University of Washington University of California San Francisco University of California San Diego Notre Dame University of California at Irvine University of Arizona Universtity of Colorado Denver University of California Davis Cornell University University of Southern California University of Utah Comments? Suggestions? Halp me