[Fall 2018 Cycle]

1 hour ago, ahmed.samy said:

Thanks, i really was worried it would affect my chances. Do you propose any school that i have a good chance to get into ?

My apologies but I don't think I can properly assess anyone's chance for admission as I am also applying for Fall 2018.

[Fall 2018 Cycle]

3 hours ago, ahmed.samy said:

Unfortunately, I missed the October reservation of the exam and the next one is on April 2018 which is beyond application timeline. 

I have several friends (international applicants) who did not take the subject test but were admitted to their chosen institutions.

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Did you notify him that he would be writing you a letter prior to application?

Anyway, it may be a good idea to look for someone more available at this moment who can also attest your research potential.

 

[Fall 2018 Cycle]

Undergrad/Grad Institution: Top universities in my country (Southeast Asia)
Major(s): BSc Chemistry/MSc Chemistry
Minor(s): n/a
GPA in Major: 1.34 (BSc)/ 1.18 (MSc) on the scale of 1.00
Overall GPA:  1.37 (BSc)/ 1.60 (MSc)
Position in Class: rank 1 in my program, 8th out of 2,000 graduates (BSc)/ unknown (MSc)
Type of Student: International

GRE Scores (revised/old version):
Q: 163 (84)
V: 153 (61)
W: 3.5 (42)
S: 850 (89)

*not the best scores, but it was the best I could get with my available time.*

Research Experience: 

4 different research projects in material science (Analytical/Physical Chemistry)

1 summer internship abroad

Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 

magna cum laude

merit based university scholarship

national agency research grantee

Pertinent Activities or Jobs:

6 years full-time chemistry instructor for undergraduate courses

Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:

1 first author (out of 3) publication in an international peer-reviewed journal (IF~5)

2 conference proceedings

1 poster presentation in an international institution

1 oral presentation in a local conference

1 oral presentation in an international conference
 

Special Bonus Points: 

Co-founded a start-up that has been a big thing in its industry in my country

*I'm not sure how adcoms will see this*

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

First generation college graduate(?)
 

Applying to Where:
 

UNC Chapel Hill - PhD Analytical Chemistry

UCLA, MIT, Harvard - PhD Physical Chemistry

*Hahahaha! Yes, I'm overly ambitious.*

Good luck to all!