[UW-Madison (Pharm sci) vs. UMN Twin Cities (Med Chem) vs. Vandy (IGP)]

Hi,

I think I was in a similar position about a month ago. I am also a Chemistry major, and I am planning to pursue a phD in Chemistry-Biology interface filed. I got accepted to Cornell (more biology based) and Upenn (more chemistry based) bio/chem programs. Similarly, both schools check all the boxes for me. Luckily, I found one professor at Cornell who graduated from Upenn, and one professor at Upenn who did a postdoc at Cornell. They both gave me very neutral but essential views on both institutions. Check the school websites and see if you can find someone like that. 

["Let's just TALK about it..." Decision Edition]

Hi everyone,

I got accepted into two dream schools (both IVY League). It's a tough decision. One school has a higher overall reputation (and it's in my hometown), but the other school has the most prestigious program in my field. 

[2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results]

Hi everyone!

I just received an offer from my dream school!  I am pretty sure I will attend that school. Right now, I also have many interviews coming up. Since schools have already arranged the flight tickets/hotel, is it too rude at this point to reject their invitations? I am thinking other applicants would love to have this opportunity. Thank you.

[2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results]

Hello,

Did anyone hear back from Upenn Pharmacology program? 

Thank you

[2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results]

3 hours ago, MadElf said:

Just got Boston University Pharmacology PhD interview invite via email!!

May I ask when did you submit your application?

[2018 Applicant Profiles and Admissions Results]

Undergrad Institution: TOP Private (US NEWS TOP 30)
Major(s): Chemistry
Minor(s): Music (So not relevant)
GPA in Major: 3.95
Overall GPA: 3.97
Position in Class: Top 2%
Type of Student: International male with a US degree

GRE Scores (revised/old version):
Q: 160+
V: 150+
W: 4.0
B: N/A


TOEFL: waived (For living in UK 4+ years)

Research Experience: 

Stanford Chemistry Lab (Summer volunteer) – This is my first research experience

One REU Fellowship – membrane protein crystallography

One-year biochemistry research at my home institution

A half year clinical research / shadowing at an affiliated hospital, pathology department (I was a premed, but not a big fan anymore)

A summer internship at a big pharmaceutical company – macromolecule research

One-year (currently) senior thesis – chemical biology/thermodynamics

 

(As you guys can see, I was constantly switching labs – So no Pub)
Awards/Honors/Recognitions:

No essential awards – Deans List, Department awards….
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: 

TA 2 semesters of upper level chemistry labs (quantum chemistry / spectroscopy)
Applying to Where:
Stanford – Chemical and Systems Bio

Columbia – Pharmacology

Penn –Pharmacology

Cornell – Pharmacology

UCLA –Pharmacology

Brown – Pharmacology

USC – Pharmacology

Sloan Kettering – Biomedical

NYU – Pharmacology

 

I was planning to apply some safe schools until I got offered a decent job recently. (BUT going to grad school is still my top choice.)

I am not a biology student, so applying to bio-program is really a stretch for me (but I really love Bio, more than Chemistry). The only bio-classes I took are molecular genetics and physiology (General Bio was replaced by AP). However, my research experiences are mostly bio-related.

 

Please comment on my stats, and GOOD LUCK EVERYONE (FOR those of who are having Finals week – GOOD luck with that as well)

I think I checked my emails more than 80 times – I really can’t stop.