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Damn. International going for the last weekend. Visa issues. Seems like I might have some issues there.

Hi Guys! I've been trying to search through the topic on some recent tips/advise/descriptions of how to prepare/what to expect from interview at top schools (Weill Cornell, Harvard, etc?). Could anyone point me in the right direction or if anyone has any good advice, I would really appreciate it.

Seems like MSKCC is sending invites! Just freaked up completely!

Thanks ballwera. I think it's too late now since my recommenders have already submitted my letters. And yeah - my previous supervisor from Japan is too busy to write a letter so I had to, unfortunately, ask my tutor. But well - it will be a lottery. Thanks a lot!

Thanks so much. Yeah, I realized maybe I made small mistake. It's just that I am also applying to schools in Europe. That's why only these three. Well, your comment made me aware that I have little chances. But really appreciate your response.

Reposting as I didn't get feedback last time and frantically trying to think whether I am not making massive mistake. Would really appreciate feedback. To be honest I set the bar really high just because I don't want to just do PhD on any random topic or with any random professor. I am applying to UK as well and hoping to have better prospects here. Also, I honestly prefer to do 1/2 years of research assistant rather than work on something I am not really passionate about. So I a not sure whether it's just a massive waste of money or I have some chances. I know I am international student so that is a disadvantage. Also, I know my verbal and essay are not perfect... (didn't have so much time to prepare as I didn't initially think I would apply. I am also going to research some more to find professors which work interests me. Undergrad Institution: University of Edinburgh (honestly not sure how known it is in US but it's one of the best in UK). Major(s): Immunology Bsc Hons Minor(s): We don't have such things - just single degree in ImmunologyGPA in Major: 3.98 Overall GPA: It's A (so called First Class Honors) - around 75%; not sure what is it after conversion (around 3.9 from what I see). Position in Class: Probably up 5%Type of Student: International FemaleGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 167 (93 percentile)V: 161 (88 percentile) W: 4.5 (82 percentile) B:Research Experience: Couple of small projects funded by associations at our school. After high school I went for 1 month to Germany - did chemistry there; mostly assisted with organic synthesis, etc. Summer Internship at the University of Tokyo (biology/analytical chemistry) - 2 MONTHS. Summer Internship at the University of Edinburgh - micrRNAs; mostly validated mouse model that the lab created; - 3 MONTHS Continued in the same lab for another 3/4 months - we started a completely new project; the work is ongoing; I couldn't stay for longer because of too much work for the degree. Also I was not allowed to continue my final honour thesis in the lab (it's not fair and our school does not allow it); Summer Internship at Rockefeller - worked on immunology/chemical biology. - 2 MONTHS; In December/January I am starting my final thesis project - working on the role of lipids in inflammation (autoimmunity, etc) = will be 3/4 months. Unfortunately no publication as most of the work was either negative results (UoT) or the work is ongoing. Will have SOPs from Rockefeller and UoE (research PIs) and from my tutor at the University. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 2nd Year Chemistry Laboratory Prize Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Student Champion for an organization that is concerned with equality in STEM; President of the UoE Science Media Society; Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:Applying to Where:Harvard Immunology MSKCC Weill Cornell UCSF (BMS) Rockefeller Thanks!

Ok. My turn. Would really appreciate feedback. To be honest I set the bar really high just because I don't want to just do PhD on any random topic or with any random professor. I am applying to UK as well and hoping to have better prospects here. Also, I honestly prefer to do 1/2 years of research assistant rather than work on something I am not really passionate about. So I a not sure whether it's just a massive waste of money or I have some chances. I know I am international student so that is a disadvantage. Also, I know my verbal and essay are not perfect... (didn't have so much time to prepare as I didn't initially think I would apply. I am also going to research some more to find professors which work interests me. Undergrad Institution: University of Edinburgh (honestly not sure how known it is in US but it's one of the best in UK). Major(s): Immunology Bsc Hons Minor(s): We don't have such things - just single degree in ImmunologyGPA in Major: Overall GPA: It's A (so called First Class Honors) - around 75%; not sure what is it after conversion (around 3.9 from what I see). Position in Class: Probably up 5%Type of Student: International FemaleGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 167 (93 percentile)V: 161 (88 percentile) W: 4.5 (82 percentile) B:Research Experience: Couple of small projects funded by associations at our school. After high school I went for 1 month to Germany - Univ of Heidelberg; did chemistry there; mostly assisted with organic synthesis, etc. Summer Internship at the University of Tokyo (biology/analytical chemistry) - 2 MONTHS. Summer Internship at the University of Edinburgh - micrRNAs; mostly validated mouse model that the lab created; - 3 MONTHS Continued in the same lab for another 3/4 months - we started a completely new project; the work is ongoing; I couldn't stay for longer because of too much work for the degree. Also I was not allowed to continue my final honour thesis in the lab (it's not fair and our school does not allow it); Summer Internship at Rockefeller - worked on immunology/chemical biology. - 2 MONTHS; In December/January I am starting my final thesis project - working on the role of lipids in inflammation (autoimmunity, etc) = will be 4/5 moths. Unfortunately no publication as most of the work was either negative results (UoT) or the work is ongoing. Will have SOPs from Rockefeller and UoE (research PIs) and from my tutor at the University. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 2nd Year Chemistry Laboratory Prize Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Student Champion for an organization that is concerned with equality in STEM; President of the UoE Science Media Society; Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:Applying to Where:Harvard Immunology Scripps California UCSF (PIBS most likely though considering BMS) Stanford MSKCC I would mostly like to do autoimmunity, immune tolerance, regulatory processes, etc. So if anyone has any suggestions about other universities, I would appreciate it.