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Undergrad Institution: Rutgers New BrunswickMajor(s): Cell Biology and NeuroscienceMinor(s): ChemistryGPA in Major: 3.80Overall GPA: 3.86Position in Class: Not sure. Phi Beta Kappa elected twice (didn't join tho)Type of Student: International Asian FemaleGRE Scores (revised/old version): (Will take in Sept. Quite nervous in verbal and writing. Study hard rn.)Q:V:W:B:Research Experience: (At your school or elsewhere? What field? How much time? Any publications (Mth author out of N?) or conference talks etc...) I am super nervous about applying in this cycle because I don't really have much research experience. I've been working in a lab at my undergrad institution since this July. Project is focusing on iPSCs modeling neurological diseases. Produced a project proposal regarding Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis for the course Scientific Writing. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: (Within your school or outside?) Academic Excellence Award 2015: Honored for having maintained the highest standards of academic excellence of the top 10% of the second year class Elected to Phi Beta Kappa 2016 & 2017 Graduated summa cum laude Dean's List all semesters Pertinent Activities or Jobs: (Such as tutor, TA, SPS officer etc...) Ophthalmic Assistant in an ophthalmologist's office - half an year Lab instructor/teaching assistant for general chemistry lab at undergrad institution for two academic semesters Shadowed at department of medicine in summer 2016Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:Special Bonus Points: (Such as connections, grad classes, famous recommenders, female or minority status etc...)Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:Applying to Where:Stanford - Stem cell bio & regeneration/cancer bio/epidemiology Columbia U Penn University of Washington Any suggestion if I should apply this year? Because my GPA is not quite competitive and research experience is lacking. Am I aiming too high for those schools also? T.T