MikeZ80

Undergrad Institution: Private Liberal Arts School ~3,500 studentsMajor(s): BiologyMinor(s): ChemistryGPA in Major: 3.85Overall GPA: 3.85Position in Class: Probably near the top? No specific class rankings availableType of Student: Domestic, Male, WhiteGRE Scores (revised):Q: 157V: 160W: 5.0B: Not takingResearch Experience: Approx. 1 year experience in virology lab at my school. Have presented at 3 conferences. Manuscript is currently being written.Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Presidential Scholarship, Deans List all 8 semesters, Award for Most Outstanding Oral Presentation at Biology Undergraduate Symposium at University at Albany, BBB National Biological Honor Society Member, Graduate Magna cum Laude,Pertinent Activities or Jobs: TA for Human Anatomy and Physiology for 2 yearsAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: EMT/Volunteer FF for 2 years? IDK if that will help since I'm not applying to med schoolSpecial Bonus Points: I'm applying to Cornell and University at Rochester. My mentor graduated from Rochester less than 10 years ago and completed a post-doc at Cornell less than 5 years ago. So I got that going for me, which is nice. Applying to Where:University at Rochester - Immunology, Virology, and Microbiology Program Cornell - Biomedical Sciences Program - Immunology and Infectious DiseasesEmory University - Biomedical Sciences Program - Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis Penn State - Biomedical Sciences Program - Virology and Immunology SUNY Albany - Biomedical Sciences Program - Infectious Diseases Track Case Western Reserve University - Biomedical Sciences Program - Virology SUNY Buffalo - Immunology PhD program University of Mass. Worcester - Biomedical Sciences Program - Immunology Track

Thanks but I really don't want to take another gap year. I just graduated in May and will be applying for Fall 2017 admissions.

I had a tough time finding research opportunities at my undergrad institution because of the fact that it was so small and more focused on liberal arts. There were honestly not a large number of research opportunities available and they were reserved for those students who did intend to actually apply to graduate school. As a student who was unsure whether I would apply to medical school or graduate school I was constantly passed over for students whose sole focus was graduate school. I really wish I had started doing research earlier. I absolutely love the work I am doing now and my PI thinks I would be fantastic in graduate school and beyond if only I can get in.

Hi all. I just took my GRE and now want to start narrowing down a list of schools I should be applying to. I'm really interested in pursuing a PhD in Microbio, Infectious diseases, virology or something similarily related. Undergrad Institution: Small private Liberal Arts College Major: Biology Minors: Chemistry and Philosophy Major GPA: 3.89 Overall GPA: 3.849 Type of Student: Caucasian Male GRE Scores: 160 Verbal 157 Quant 4.0 AW Research Experience: Currently doing research in a Virology Lab on my undergrad campus. I've been doing research for about five months so far and will be continuing for the foreseeable future. By the time I submit my applications I should have at least 6 months. Also I will be submitting a paper but that will be after my applications are submitted. So far I've had two presentations at my undergrad institution. I also have 2 semesters of experience as a TA for an Anatomy and Physiology class. Letters: I should have a really strong letter from my current PI and another strong one from a Professor who I know pretty well. I'll also have a third strong one from the Associate Director of Graduate Studies at my undergrad insitution who I know very well. Schools I'm looking at: University of Rochester SUNY Buffalo SUNY Albany Cornell Washington University in St. Louis I'm just concerned because my GRE scores are a little low and I don't have alot of research experience..... I'm not sure if I am competitive for these schools and what others I should have on my list. Any input is appreciated.