Undergrad Institution: State university, R1Major(s): Animal Sciences, with honorsMinor(s): BiologyGPA in Major: Not sure, but probably close to if not higher than overall. Overall GPA: 3.79Position in Class: Near top? Type of Student: (Domestic/International, male/female, minority?) Domestic, female, whiteGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 158 (69%)V: 162 (91%)W: 6 (99%)B: N/AResearch Experience: 4 years in undergrad developmental biology lab. State conference twice. 1 1/2 full time summers.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Awarded small grants and fellowships from university, cum laudePertinent Activities or Jobs: Academic advisor, tutor
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: N/A
Special Bonus Points: Completed a certificate program in human health. Have mentored two undergrads. Lots of volunteer work.Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I took a gap year and traveled, spent some time shadowing clinicians, but did not actively participate in research.Applying to Where: I would appreciate any input on this. Really struggling to put together a list. My interest is primarily in the microbiome. Am I reaching too high here? Anywhere I should obviously be applying that I've missed? Too many schools?
Emory-GDBBS
University of Michigan-PIBS
Baylor-GSBS
Harvard-BBS
UPenn-CAMB
North Carolina State-Microbiology
UT Southwestern-DBS
Tufts-Molecular Micro (MERGE-ID)
WUSTL-Microbiology
UWashington-Pathobiology
Chicago-Microbiology
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