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Hi everyone! Many programs do not require GRE scores this year, however they write that if the score will be submitted it still will be reviewed. So my quantitative score is 164 (86 percentile), verbal 158 (80 percentile), analytical writing 4.0 (59 percetile). Should i use them? I am not native speaker and doubt that I can further enhance my verbal or analytical writing scores.

Thank you! The answer should be really brief so I hesitated on what to choose and thought that maybe an accomplished project might have higher value.

I am applying to biology phd program, application asks to briefly state the topic of "your most significant research project". I have done research project as a part of master program (so this one is completed). And I am currently working on the project at the university which I am applying to (this one is in progress, worked 3 months on this). So which one of these two should I mention? Number 1 or number 2? What do you think?

Hi Andrea89! Interview is a standard round of questions about purpose, experience etc. There will be also test on basic understanding of molecular biology principles, some immunology, mol biol techniques. It's worth looking through your molecular biology notes to prepare.

Thank you immunobae! Glad to hear from fellow student here. I decided on SJSU and will also join stem cell set of courses this fall in order to increase my chances to get this internship next year

Thank you Mike! SJSU has stem cells internship and that's the research program, I am really interested in it. Unfortunately I was too late too apply for it this year but they say I may apply next spring, however that will extend the whole program from 2 to 3 years. How long did it take to find a position after BS in EB? Some say it's difficult to get into industry even for PHDs, however i know lots of people who are not PHD and work in industry at pretty rewarding positions.

I am kind of not traditional student here: have MA in economics, 7 years of Management consulting experience. Want to start program in biology/biotechnology. Due to personal reasons need to stay in SF Bay area. I got accepted to San Jose State for master of biotechnology program and to CSU East Bay for biotechnology certificate (1 year) with possibility to go into MS biology program 2nd year. So currently do not know what to choose. SJSU program does not imply thesis, that's professional master of science with some business courses included, East Bay program is more traditional MS. My goal is to get into biotech industry (i'll list some my dream starting positions descriptions below). No intent to go into academics as i understand it's a bit late for me (i'm in my late 30s). I really lack decent research experience (only one that may count is half year undergrad research project in local community college) so traditional MS may benefit here. However SJSU is more reputable one with more ties among local biotech companies. SJSU's minus is that's more expensive and i have to pay out of pocket as i'm sort of international student so will have to transfer to F1 right now in order to get CPT next summer (SJSU program has obligatory summer internship). Any advice appreciated on what to choose? What i want to do is something like: 1. Research associate position: support IND filings, Mammalian tissue culture and cell biology techniques, Molecular biology and biochemistry techniques: gene editing, e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, cloning and PCR mutagenesis, nucleic acid and protein production and purification, small RNA and mRNA handling, IVT, CGE, in situ hybridization, HPLC, FPLC, western blotting, and ELISA. Requires BS, BA, or MS degree in: biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, virology, molecular and cell biology, biotechnology, drug development, or an equivalent life sciences field. 2. Process development in Sequencing position: Design Control for Next Generation Sequencing Diagnostic Medical Device Products, System Development projects focused on Next Generation Sequencing technologies and analysis techniques; test cases to verify hardware, software, and system performance; improvement of Design Control processes and stuff like that.