Hey everyone!! Application procedures are making me go crazy with nervousness and hope for some inputs regarding the same.
Undergrad Institution: State level University in my Country
Major(s): B.Tech Biotechnology (4 years program)Minor(s): NoneGPA in Major: 3.92Overall GPA: as abovePosition in Class: Not sureType of Student: International MaleGRE Scores (Revised): Q: 156 (62%)V: 149 (43%)W: 4.0 (60%)
B: -Research Experience:
1 year research experience in the molecular biology lab in the institution working on population genetics for DM as well as Bioinformatics (structural modeling for the interaction of proteins involved in the disease).
Currently at one of the national cancer research institutes working on neuro oncology [medulloblastoma] ( experience of 1 year by the date of application).
Awards/Honors/Recognitions:
One co-author paper in BBRC Journal, one (2nd Author) paper in progress.
Special Bonus Points:
I don''t know if this will be considered but been in association with a neuroclinician and a neurohospital trying to collate data for my own research work while working as a Consultant advisor for their Marketing dept.
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:
2 LORs from the PIs, one of which is quite known in her field of Medulloblastoma, one from the clinician and another one from a professor at the uGrad institute.
Applying to Where:
( All neuroscience or Mol Bio)
Brown
Vanderbilt
UChicago
OHSU
UMichigan
Emory
UPenn
Columbia
Need suggestion on which of these aren't a big of jump for me and which others might be a possible reach for me.