Robbinah

I got E/E, E/E, VG/G and did not get it as a senior undergrad. My reviews were rly great and without criticism even the last one. The last reviewer gave only good comments probably just didn't think I was "stellar". At least I have this knowledge for when I reapply!

Has anyone interviewing at Northwestern NUIN this week gotten their full itinerary yet?

I was getting over bronchitis for my first interview.... bring your own tea or water so if you start coughing or losing your voice during an interview you can just take a sip.... Im pretty sure I came off as very concerned about my hydration because I kept taking all the free water bottles.

The second interview weekend has already passed I believe they are done

I heard back from Tufts last week for neuroscience. Interview is march 2nd

You don't think my list is already too top heavy? I was debating Columbia if I still have money after I submit everything...

Would love advice feedback on the schools I am applying to! Undergrad Institution: Boston CollegeMajor(s): Psychology B.S. (no neuroscience major available)Minor(s):GPA in Major: 3.98Overall GPA: 3.64 (junior year 3.7, senior year 3.8-3.9) Graduated in 3.5 yearsPosition in Class: cum laude, near topType of Student: Domestic, Hispanic, FemalGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 157 (66th)V: 158 (80th)W: 5.5 (93rd) I know these are lower than average, but I took twice studied for months and did no better, never done well with standardized testingResearch Experience: 2.5 years of research in undergraduate, behavioral neuroscience studying PTSD/ fear conditioning. Great LOR. Independent project... nothing published, never got significant results 6 months in a neurogenetics lab, working on iPSC derived neuronal lines at Harvard/MGH. 2 years as a full time research technician in a very well known lab at Harvard Medical School. 1 second-author publication, 2 other publications in the works (I'm not 1,2, or 3rd author on these) 1 publication, AD/PD conference in Vienna, Austria. Working on independent project which hopefully will be a first author publication or at least poster. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 3 years of awarded undergraduate research fellowships. I have just submitted my application for the NSF graduate fellowship and also applying for the National Defence FellowshipPertinent Activities or Jobs: Mentor Scientist for Science Club for Girls Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Established protocols to isolate microglia and endothelial cells from donated human brain tissue, took over this project and have collected isolated cells from 17 cases with the MGH Alzheimers Brain BankSpecial Bonus Points: My post-doc who I work under went to WashU St. Louis and my PI is the head of Harvard Medical Schools neurology department. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I should have great LORS.... I am proficient in animal surgery, two-photon imaging, qPCR, and some other specialized techniques. Worked in a lab with a lot of resources to newer techniques.Applying to Where:Harvard-Neuroscience WashU St. Louis- Neuroscience Northwestern- Medical School-Neuroscience NYU- Neural Science Brown-NIH Partnership-Neuroscience UCSD- Neuroscience UNC Medical- Neuroscience UChicago- Neurobiology Upenn- Neuroscience John Hopkins- Neuroscience Tufts Sackler Institute- Neuroscience I would really love advice about where I am applying, or if there are any places I am not considering? Do I have too many top schools?

Undergrad Institution: Boston CollegeMajor(s): Psychology B.S. (no neuroscience major available)Minor(s):GPA in Major: 3.98Overall GPA: 3.64 (junior year 3.7, senior year 3.8-3.9) Graduated in 3.5 yearsPosition in Class: cum laude, near topType of Student: Domestic, Hispanic, FemalGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 157 (66th)V: 158 (80th)W: 5.5 (93rd) I know these are lower than average, but I took twice studied for months and did no better, never done well with standardized testingResearch Experience: 2.5 years of research in undergraduate, behavioral neuroscience studying PTSD/ fear conditioning. Great LOR. Independent project... nothing published, never got significant results 6 months in a neurogenetics lab, working on iPSC derived neuronal lines at Harvard/MGH. 2 years as a full time research technician in a very well known lab at Harvard Medical School. 1 second-author publication, 2 other publications in the works (I'm not 1,2, or 3rd author on these) 1 publication, AD/PD conference in Vienna, Austria. Working on independent project which hopefully will be a first author publication or at least poster. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 3 years of awarded undergraduate research fellowships. I have just submitted my application for the NSF graduate fellowship and also applying for the National Defence FellowshipPertinent Activities or Jobs: Mentor Scientist for Science Club for Girls Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Established protocols to isolate microglia and endothelial cells from donated human brain tissue, took over this project and have collected isolated cells from 17 cases with the MGH Alzheimers Brain BankSpecial Bonus Points: My post-doc who I work under went to WashU St. Louis and my PI is the head of Harvard Medical Schools neurology department. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I should have great LORS.... I am proficient in animal surgery, two-photon imaging, qPCR, and some other specialized techniques. Worked in a lab with a lot of resources to newer techniques.Applying to Where:Harvard-Neuroscience WashU St. Louis- Neuroscience Northwestern- Medical School-Neuroscience Duke-Neurobiology UNC Medical- Neuroscience UChicago- Neurobiology Upenn- Neuroscience John Hopkins- Neuroscience Tufts Sackler Institute- Neuroscience UC boulder- Neuroscience