Undergrad Institution: a mediocre university (top 100)Major(s): BiologyMinor(s): ChemistryGPA in Major: Overall GPA: 3.94Position in Class: Top 5% (graduated magna cum laude)Type of Student: Korean American, maleGRE Scores (revised/old version): will take it in SeptemberResearch Experience:
1 year of research experience in zebrafish lab, no publication
currently working in a neuroscience lab in San Diego
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's Scholar, Magna Cum Laude
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Organic Chemistry TA for 2 years, Molecular Biology TA for 1 year, 1 year of industry experience in bioanalytical chemistryAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Orchestra conductor for 1 year in college, Korean Student Association Basketball Team
Special Bonus Points: Two great letters from the professors I worked with as a TA and one from my current PIAny Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Applying to Where:
UCSD, Bioengineering phD
UC Irvine, Bioengineering phD
UC Davis, Bioengineering phD
UCLA, Bioengineering phD
U of Washington, Bioengineering phD
Scripps Research Institute phD
Oregon Health and Science University, Bioengineering phD
Columbia University, Bioengineering phD
University of Pittsburgh, Bioengineering phD
Boston University, Bioengineering phD
Purdue, Bioengineering
I recently started studying for the GRE and I feel pretty confident in the Quant section. I'm expecting a high 160. Please let me know what you guys think.