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Neuromantic

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  1. Hey: I just got accepted to an incredible program, but they're expecting a final decision by next week. I still have two more interviews and would like to weigh all of my options before making a final choice! Is it okay if I email admissions and request more time before accepting/declining my offer? Is that too selfish?
  2. No! This is just a place to discuss interview prep if you'd like. It's for applicants, made by an applicant (me).
  3. @UMich PIBS: did you all get your packages yet? Mine hasn't arrived yet, now I'm having a stroke, lol.
  4. Hey, sorry for being MIA: had my first interview this week and was swamped! My two cents: More importantly, I think that UNC is considered a safety net for many, many applicants. It's an "easy" first interview, is a solid umbrella program, and has a reasonable priority deadline. I got my UNC rejection on Friday along with everyone else. I would argue that UMich has a better Neuroscience program than UNC (Huda Akil vs. Tom Kash,) but it depends on your specific research interests within the field. I'm surprised that PIBS only offered 100 interviews... wow! Thanks for providing that insight- I'm also hoping to get a better idea of the applicant pool size vs. interviews offered during my interview weekends. I think that more students applied this year because a) they had nothing to lose and b) GRE requirements were dropped by more institutions than the last cycle. Plus: there is a higher focus on DEI and recruitment of minorities. That alone spikes the applicant pool a decent amount, especially when you consider first-gen and non-traditional applicants (like myself). I'm still amazed that I got at least one interview. The competition is berserk, and we need to keep uplifting and supporting each other. It's so competitive, I can't wrap my head around it. My interview this week only had 14 students!
  5. Hear ye, hear ye! https://discord.gg/NMPVh9rf The ISMMS Discord server is now alive- let the panicking commence!
  6. Hear ye, hear ye! https://discord.gg/NMPVh9rf The ISMMS Discord server is now alive- let the panicking commence!
  7. I am, too! 2/6 is more than most people and considered pretty good. I can definitely provide more information about the post-bacc experience later on if you still need it
  8. 2/6 interviews is AWESOME, and you very well may get accepted, dude! I'd say focus on your interviews before planning your backups.
  9. If anyone wants to be a Post-Bacc @ the NIH, lmk: I was a Post-Bacc for 17 months & can speak about the application process / experience!
  10. This may be controversial: I don't think that it's worth investing your heart and soul into the Ivies or the UC's. For domestic & international students alike, it's a game of 3D chess to determine who they call to interview. More often than not, it's domestic students with connections and/or legacy. I feel for international students because they are going through rings of fire due to our current administration and the lack of available spots in the Ph.D pipeline throughout the U.S. Going to lesser known and/or top 50 programs, doing a killer job, then kicking ass in your postdoc may be the most secure route for now. I know that this is a path that non-traditional domestic students consider since we're also in a difficult position here when competing against your stereotypical "strong" applicants. Don't lose the faith and keep pushing for your dreams. It's going to happen one way or another. ❤️
  11. I'm sorry, just_alice. I know how badly you wanted Sinai. I really hope that international students get their invites next week. ❤️
  12. I got BMS, but everyone from BMS and Neuro are getting emails!
  13. ?❤️ Does anyone want me to start a Discord for interview prep?
  14. THANK YOU!! I hope that everyone else here gets one! ? ❤️
  15. THANK YOU!! I'm screaming and running around in the lab ?
  16. Also, there's a discord for UMich PIBS people if y'all wanna join: https://discord.gg/kWTDXdwD (PIBS Neuro folks can rant with me here!)
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