I have like 2 months right after graduation to complete my application, including taking the tests. So I only share it after receiving admission offer.
Undergrad Institution: International University - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
Major(s): Biotechnology (focus on Marine and Environmental Biotechnology)
Overall GPA: 3.29
Type of Student: Asian, male
GRE Scores (revised)Q: 160 V: 148 W: 3.5B: 570 (believe me, i want to bury this, but I asked to have it reported before taking the test due to lack of experience)
TOEFL Total: 105
Research Experience: 3.5 years of undergraduate research in microalgae physiology and application, 2 co-author publications. Summer internship at Institute of Oceanography, focusing on harmful algae blooms. Got A+ for thesis research on microalgal lipid synthesis capacity.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 2 times merit-based scholarship as top 10% of class, award for student good at: ethics, academic accomplishment, physical fitness, volunteer, and integration
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: 2 years TA in Molecular Biotechnology
Special Bonus Points: worked with POI during summer intern, my professors gave me really strong LORs
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: volunteer at Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development, Applied Informatics certificate, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificate
Applying to Where:Georgia Institute of Technology - Ocean Science and Engineering - Marine living resources (accepted, will attend)University of South Carolina - Marine Science - Biological Oceanography (decision pending)