LetsHopeForTheBest

I am applying to biophysics programs (not sure if this is the right thread to post). That being said, I haven't taken any bio courses since high school. I will be taking biostats/biochem next semester. Any thoughts on whether I've got a chance at these schools? Undergrad Institution: Liberal Arts (Highly ranked) Major(s): Chemistry GPA in Major: 3.63 Overall GPA: 3.65 Position in Class: top 25%? Type of Student: female, minority GRE Scores (revised/old version): Q: 163 (84%) V: 161 (88%) W: 4.5 (82%) Research Experience: 2.5 years at home institution — biochemistry/ computational chemistry? Lots of school conferences, and 1 national conference. No publications yet. I spent my first summer working with bacteria. Since then, I have been running simulations of protein systems. Currently working on an honors thesis. I am interested in computational biophysics groups. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Research award (only 2 awarded per year -- school), Organic Chemistry Award (school), travel award to national conference (conference) Pertinent Activities or Jobs: TA for 1 semester for upper-level chemistry course I have been working two jobs for the chemistry department since my first year? Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: first gen? Special Bonus Points: Solid letters of rec Solid SOP -- made strong case for why I want to do biophysical research Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: As I have mentioned, I haven’t actually taken any bio courses in college (will be taking a biochemistry course in the spring), but am applying to biophysics programs. I commented on how my research was biophysical in nature in my applications. Applying to Where: UC Berkeley — Biophysics (qb3) UCSF — iPQB (biophysics) Stanford — Biophysics (Biosciences) UCSD — chemistry and biochemistry (I realized too late another program is more suited to my interests, but the faculty I’d like to work with are also part of this dept)