[Michigan VS Wisconsin]

I have been accepted to both University of Wisconsin (Biochemistry), Madison and University of Michigan (Chemical Biology)

I have visited both campuses, the madison campus left me a better impression than Michigan. I like their capital and frozen lake during the winter. In Michigan, I did not really tour around the city because of my busy interview schedule. I was mostly inside buildings and my hotel. So I did not really know what the town is like. I hear the college town is ranked the top 3 among the nation.

and the students in Wisconsin seem to be more friendly and chill while the students in Michigan seems to be more serious and competitive. I think I actually can fit into both environments... so I don't know what school should I choose... any advice?

 

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Accepted to Chemistry- University of Virginia and Biochemistry- University of Wisconsin

I  worried if my low score (verbal 145) would get me to anywhere.. but I guess science department only looks at your quantitative score?

 

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For me I hadn't heard back to University of Virginia until last week and all invites were sent out at early Jan. However, I got my acceptance because the school chose to forward my application to another department. So i think you guys still have chance!!

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On January 9, 2017 at 5:28 PM, Gazret said:

I haven't heard from UW biochem either.

Just heard from Michigan State (BMS) for an interview earlier today.

Have you asked UW biochem if all invites have been sent out 

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Haven't heard back from WashU- Biochemistry yet. Very worried and sad. 

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I wonder did anyone hear back from Biochemistry in UW 

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11 hours ago, hihello742 said:

Thank you for letting us know! Awaiting Davis here too

Yea. I wonder which program you applied because both my friend and I already heard from Davis. My friend got her Dec 4. I hope you can interview soon!

[2017 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results]

Undergrad Institution: (School or type of school, such as big state, lib arts, ivy, technical, foreign (what country?)... Overall Reputation in Biology?)
Major(s): Molecular Biology
Minor(s):
GPA in Major: 3.88?
Overall GPA:3.75
Position in Class: Top?
Type of Student: Asian 

GRE Scores (revised/old version):
Q:160
V:145
W:3
B: None


TOEFL Total: (if applicable, otherwise delete this)

Research Experience: (At your school or elsewhere? What field? How much time? Any publications (Mth author out of N?) or conference talks etc...)
UC Santa Cruz, 2 years and a half in an Organic Chemistry Lab. Synthesizing peptides for inhibitors screening

Two publications (second and fifth authors)

One manuscript in prep (third author) and may be the first author for another one.

Presented multiple times in School Conference and in SACNAS national conference. 
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: (Within your school or outside?)

Dean's Honors for many quarter

SACNAS Travel Scholarship

MARC Scholars( Stipend from NIH)

Pertinent Activities or Jobs: (Such as tutor, TA, SPS officer etc...)

Two quarter general chemistry tutor

Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:

Special Bonus Points: (Such as connections, grad classes, famous recommenders, female or minority status etc...)

Female

Few publications

no connection at all=[

Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:

Applying to Where:

PHD Biochemistry programs in:
UC Davis (get interview)

University of Michigan (get interview)

University of Washington 

Emory University

University of Wisconsin

University of Virginia