manish3303

I am applying to Grad schools for PhD programs. I am interested in pursuing cancer research as focus. My credentials. Undergrad Institution: (D.Y.Patil University (India) not a big league school)Major(s): Biotechnology and BioinformaticsOverall GPA: First class, the scoring scale was not GPA. WES evaluation (in process).Position in Class: above averageType of Student: International, Male. grad Institution: Georgetown University, Washington DCMajor(s): Biochemistry and molecular Biology.Overall GPA: 3.86Position in Class: top 5% Research Experience: 6 month thesis dissertation for undergraduate degree 6 month thesis dissertation for graduate degree 4 year research/work experience: 1 year experience post undergraduate + 3 years of experience after masters. I have worked on wide range of topics from diabetes, lung cancer, wound healing, breast cancer, neuroinflammation and cancer immunotherapy. Publications: 2 (2nd author, in reputed journals of impact factor: 8 and 10) Awards/Honors/Recognitions: undergraduate research project was awarded at a recent conference in India. Honors degree for academic performance at graduate level. Applying to Where: I am interested in transnational research in cancer Biology/molecular Biology with recently developed fascination for immunotherapy. I have decided 6 schools and considering 3 other schools(evaluating if my research aligns with prof. at these schools), I need more mid bracket schools to add to this list. Any advice in much welcomed and appreciated. Schools that I am applying to: Georgetown university (Biochemistry an molecular biology) MD anderson (cancer biology) UCSF (BMS) SLOAN kathering Harvard (BBS) MIT (Biology) Schools I am thinking of applying to: UVA (BIMS) University of washington (molecular biology and cell biology) Baylor school of medicine (Biomedical Sciences )

Thank you BabyScientist. I will look into those schools as well. I am not sure about the harvard , stanford and MIT with my profile. I was just trying to evaluate if it would be worthwhile applying to these schools? I am working on my SOP. Is there any reference that you would suggest me to look at before wriiting the SOP?

Thank you ChallengerSwimmer23. I am mainly thinking of Molecular Biology or cancer Biology Programs. MD Anderson is definitely on my list. What kind of GRE score should I be aiming for? What do you think are my chances when it comes to top tier programs? Is there anything I should be doing to bolster my profile to be competitive?

I am new to this forum and not sure how this works. I have been working for 2 years post my Masters degree and I am considering applying for PhD programs this year to start in Fall 2019. I would like to get so advice to set some realistic goals when it comes to selecting my universities. I have copied the template from another post: Undergrad Institution: (D.Y.Patil University (India) not a big league school)Major(s): Biotechnology and BioinformaticsOverall GPA: the scoring scale was not GPA. I have sent it to WES for evaluation.Position in Class: AverageType of Student: International, Male. grad Institution: Georgetown University, Washington DCMajor(s): Biochemistry and molecular Biology.Overall GPA: 3.86Position in Class: top 5% Type of Student: International, Male. GRE Scores (revised/old version): I have not given my GRE yet I am going to give it in the next month. How much will that score matter in terms of aiming for top 10 schools.Research Experience: 6 month thesis dissertation for undergraduate degree followed by 1 year experience post degree working on the same project in India. 6 month thesis dissertation for graduate degree followed by 2 and a half year experience. Publications: 2 (2nd author, in reputed journals of impact factor: 8 and 10)Awards/Honors/Recognitions: undergraduate research project was awarded at a recent conference in India. Honors degree for academic performance at graduate level. Pertinent Activities or Jobs: In all, a research experience of 3 years + (2) 6-month thesis. I have worked on wide range of topics from diabetes, lung cancer, wound healing, breast cancer, neuroinflammation and cancer immunotherapy. Applying to Where: I am mainly attracted to transnational research in cancer Biology/molecular Biology with recently developed fascination for immunotherapy. I am hoping my profile is competitive enough to apply to the top schools but I am not sure. Any advice in much welcomed and appreciated.