Previous Institutions: Undergraduate; Big State School, Mid line reputation in Biology, Tier 1. Masters: Medium state school, not much reputation but advisory well known, tier 2Major(s): BiologyMinor(s): NoneGPA in Major: Undergrad 3.2, Masters 4.0Position in Class: Undergrad, near top. Masters, Very topType of Student: non minority domesticGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 161V: 164A: 4.5Research Experience: 4 years, 2 published papers, 1 first author, 2 talks, 5 poster presentations, national and regional conferencesAwards/Honors/Recognitions: 2 within school fellowships, 2 outside school scholarships, one departmental grantPertinent Activities or Jobs: TAAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Volunteer work as an undergraduate on a research councilSpecial Bonus Points: Have very strong recommendation letters from three somewhat well known faculty, undergraduate adviser wrote that he treated me as a PhD student when i worked in his lab. Have had phone interviews with three potential advisers before applying. Applying to Where: UCSC EEB
TAMU EEB
ASU Behavior
UW EEB
UVA Biology
UM EEB
Pretty much all reach schools, hope i get some invites.