[Fall 2018 Cycle]

I still haven't heard back from anywhere... am getting concerned :/

[Fall 2018 Admission]

3 minutes ago, Fiain said:

What area of chemistry do you specialize in? I'm in physical chemistry.

 

I'm a domestic student but out of state.. I've got pretty good everything except I only got a 33rd percentile on the chem GRE.. then again, I've been told for physical chem it doesn't matter all that much so. I did ask my professor that I worked for there to check in for me, so if he gives me any general admissions news I'll pass it on, ok? I hope you get in!

Im biological chemistry! My undergrad major is medicinal chemistry, so its the most closely aligned

Yeah i couldn't take it because they only offer it once a year where I'm from and i couldn't afford to go over seas and sit it. Im sure if thats the only blip on the application you'll be fine! oh thank you that would be great! I hope you do too

 

[Fall 2018 Admission]

 

41 minutes ago, Fiain said:

You applied there too? I'm a chemistry major.

 

That makes me feel a bit better, that I'm not the only one who hasn't heard. And.. yeah, I think we all just want to know. I wish unis could just be like, all decisions released on this date. And that was it. Would make waiting so much easier. XD

Yeah so am I! Im also an international student but I'm not sure if that makes a difference 

A definitive date would be nice, constant refreshing of emails is getting a little tiresome.. also because i live on the other side of the world ill probably get the email when I'm asleep so i always check with such hope when i wake up!   

[Fall 2018 Admission]

56 minutes ago, Fiain said:

I wish I was that.. I wish I had that much willpower, Khigh.

 

I saw a bunch of admissions from my top pick got posted yesterday... I'm.. I asked my professor who works there to go bug admissions for me, hah. He said he wanted me, and I've worked for him before so.. maybe since he's going to ask I'll hear soon. I hope. Northwestern University, don't break my heart...

i haven't heard back from northwestern (or any of my other unis yet) I'm hoping that it will come through soon as this waiting is really killing me. Especially seeing as other people have heard already from some of my choices.. i just want to know!

[PhD Chemistry Fall 2018 Applicants]

Where were you accepted? Other people have started being accepted into the unit i applied to which is making me incredibly nervous. 

[Fall 2018 Cycle]

3 hours ago, raul.carmo said:

I'm also looking for programs with open applications

Dartmouth is open till the 10th of jan! and vanderbilt to the 1st! 

 

I think emory is still open too, although i haven't applied for that one

[Fall 2018 Cycle]

Oh really? Because i looked into taking it here and couldn't find it anywhere, i found it in Australia but couldn't afford the cost of going there to sit it! Oops yes i did mean 5!

[PhD Chemistry Fall 2018 Applicants]

I have yet to hear anything and no idea when i will... I'm applicant in biological chemistry 

[Fall 2018 Cycle]

Undergrad Institution: Foreign, in NZ
Major(s): Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal chemistry 
Minor(s):none
GPA in Major: we don't have these
Overall GPA: 3.8
Position in Class: we don't have this either, but i got a prize for being top in 300 level. 
Type of Student: (Domestic/International, male/female, minority?) International, female

GRE Scores (revised/old version):
Q: 162 (81st)
V: 159 (83rd)
W: 4 (93rd)
S: cant sit in NZ


Research Experience: 
3 summers, plus one year

will have done a further 6 months as a research assistant by the time i get there 
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: (Within your school or outside?)

Scholarships for summer research, graduate award for top students going into 4th year, top of 300 level biochemistry, deans list for 3 years 

Pertinent Activities or Jobs: (Such as tutor, TA, etc...)
tutor for 3 years for 1st year chemistry

also tutored high school kids but that was private not through uni

Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:

Special Bonus Points: 

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

Applying to Where:

Cornell

University of pennsylvania

Vanderbilt

Scripps

Dartmouth

University of washington

Northwestern 

 

I feel like i should have applied to more universities as I'm not convinced of my chances.. however i think i missed the deadline on applying to more... are any good programs still open?