Clairefox
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11 hours ago, kreimer said:
Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology
Have you heard back
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On 7/30/2015 at 10:53 AM, Ferroportin said:
Undergrad Institution: Top ranked UC
Major(s): Human Biology
Minor(s): None
GPA in Major: 3.67 (last two year GPA ~3.99)
Overall GPA: 3.61
Position in Class: Unknown
Type of Student: Domestic, Asian male
GRE Scores (revised/old version):
Q: 167 (94%)
V: 164 (94%)
W: 5.5 (98%)
B: Getting mixed opinions on whether the subject test is necessary or not…
Research Experience:
2 years as a research intern in HIV lab
- well renowned PI has agreed to sign off on LOR, but has asked that I provide him a draft first.
6-month internship at another HIV lab
- did some animal work and learned biochemical techniques (westerns, etc). didn’t feel like I left a strong impression here…won’t be asking for a LOR
Currently working as a research associate in a Lung Biology lab (~4 months)
- strong LOR from here
(Last LOR coming from professor at home institution, should be strong)
Awards/Honors/Recognitions:
Provost’s Honors for multiple quarters (but not all)
Pertinent Activities or Jobs:
Teaching Assistant for 2 undergraduate upper division biology classes
Resident Advisor for summer high school STEM science camp (3 years)
Resident Advisor for two years during undergrad (not sure if this will help by showing “leadership”…do adcomms give any points for these activities?)
HIV Test Counselor
Special Bonus Points:
My undergrad institution, one of the undergrad labs, and the current lab I’m working in are three of the universities I’m applying to. LORs are also coming from faculty at those universities, not sure if this carries any weight at all?
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:
My first two years of undergrad were not reflective of my academic ability. I was dealing with personal family issues during the first two years of my undergrad (LGBT related, unfortunately enough). However, my last two years were much better; taking almost entirely upper division biology courses (the “harder” classes). My GPA for these courses are ~3.9 and account for roughly over half of my graduating credits. Is this something I need to explain in the SOP? Or will the academic improvement speak for itself in my transcripts?
Applying to Where:
I’m interested in disease pathology and will be applying mainly to cell bio/molecular bio programs.
UCSF (Tetrad)
USC (PIBBS)
UCI (Cellular and Molecular Biosciences)
UCLA (IMMP)
UC Berkeley (MCB)
Scripps Research Institute
UCSD
Stanford
UC Davis (MCIP)
Not too sure how competitive I am for these schools, so any advice or thoughts would be appreciated!
Hey have you heard back from UCLA
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On 12/14/2015 at 0:14 PM, neuronerd2016 said:
Hi everyone! Panicking from reading all of your acceptances- has anyone heard back from the UCLA biosciences PhD? I specifically applied for the neuroscience specialization if that makes any difference. I've gotten some other interview invites but thats my number one choice. Thanks!
Hey I have applied for UCLA Biosciences too!
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20 hours ago, kreimer said:
Undergrad Institution: Top Ranked Small Research School in Canada
Major(s): BSc. Honours Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
GPA in Major: n/a
Overall GPA: 4.07 (4.33 scale)
Type of Student: International
GRE Scores (revised):
Q: 160 (85%)
V: 164 (89%)
W: 4.5 (80%)
Research Experience: 1 year volunteer, 2 paid summers, 1 year undergraduate thesis project, 1 year paid research assistant after graduation (all with same PI). I have a very good relationship with my supervisor - hopefully a great recommendation
Applying to Where:Interviews: Scripps, U Washington, Yale, Cornell, MIT, UCLA
Rejected: UC Berkeley, UCSF, Stanford
Waiting: Harvard, CalTech, UW Madison
Other Notes: Didn't write the subject GRE, only general. I live in a small town in Northern British Columbia and the subject GRE was only offered in a larger city 800km away. I hope that my marks in upper level biochemistry classes in my undergrad make up for this.
Going for my first round of interviews on the East coast next week!
Hey which program did you apply at UCLA?
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Is anyone here for UCLA Ph.D Biosciences and City of Hope Ph.D Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati MDB program
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Has anyone applied to University of Cincinnati MDB program?